Day, Russell E.

Russell E. Day was a United States Army photographer in World War II. From his citation for Bronze Star Medal: "Technician Fourth Grade Russell E. Day (then Private, Private First Class and Technician Fifth Grade), 39559742, Infantry, United States Army, for meritorious service as a member of the Special Motion Picture Unit, PRD, Supreme Headquaters, Allied Expeditionary Force, from 1 June 1944 to 8 May 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Day displayed courage, initiative, and resourcefulness in obtaining photographic coverage of combat activities. His services reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States. Entered military service from California." Day was also awarded the Za Zasluhy, a non-combat medal for military merit from Czechoslovakia. Day covered the invasion of Normandy. Day and William Saroyan were transported to Europe in World War II on the same ship.

From the description of Russell E. Day World War II photographs from the William Saroyan papers [graphic]. 1944-1945. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 772546743

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