Russell K. Ningen
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Coast Guard
Russell K. Ningen entered the Coast Guard in December of 1941.
He was a Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class in the European and Asiatic-Pacific Theaters.
Mr. Ningen received the: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal.
He was discharged on March 31, 1947.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 222.
