Russel Lloyd Whisenant

ID# 30133, b. 26 August 1924, d. 17 June 1997
Father*Hollis Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1898, d. 8 Oct 1966
Mother*Nevoda Jane McCammon b. 4 Sep 1904, d. 10 Jul 1992
Burial*Russel Lloyd Whisenant was buried in McLaughin Cem., Cleora, Delaware Co., OK, 36.56860, -94.93360; Sgt. U.S. Marine Corps., World War II. 
Birth*He was born on 26 August 1924 in Choctaw, Oklahoma Co., OK.1,2 
Death*He died on 17 June 1997 in Vinita, Craig Co., OK, at age 72.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Choctaw, Oklahoma Co., OKage 5
1940Elk, Oklahoma Co., OKage 15, not attending school. He has completed the 7th. grade.
Milit-Beg*Russel Lloyd Whisenant began military service on 4 May 1942. 
Note*He He served in the US Marines, 4th Division Tank Battalion. Wounded in action on Iwo Jima (lost an arm). Awarded the Purple Heart metal for wounds received in action against the enemy. Also receive the "Silver Star" medal. before 1945. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 November 1945. 

Family

LaQuita Bullard
Children
  • James Lloyd Whisenant
  • Donald Louis Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S72] Letter, Elmo Clyde King to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.