Russell O Meade ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Maryland
On September 18, 1944 Corporal Meade was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maryland. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 57490 |
| Service ID | 20350111 |
| Name | Russell O Meade |
| From | Anne Arundel, Anne Arundel County, Maryland |
| Birth Date | January 3, 1918 |
| Casualty Date | September 18, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Group | 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Burial | Plot K Row 21 Grave 22, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Russell O Meade is buried or memorialized at Plot K Row 21 Grave 22, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Cpl Russell O Meade enlisted in Annapolis, Maryland, on 3 February 1941 at with enlistment in the Regular Army as a Private-Infantry having previously enlisted in the Maryland National Guard.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Russell O Meade was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Meade had the rank of Corporal. Service number assignment was 20350111. Attached to 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
He was born on January 3, 1918. According to our records Maryland was his home or enlistment state and Anne Arundel county has been included within the archival record. We have Anne Arundel listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Corporal Meade experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 18, 1944. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Honoring the men and women of Maryland who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Maryland was home to over 8,218 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 5,544 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 117 Prisoners of war
• 1,313 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,544 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 117 Prisoners of war
• 1,313 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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