Russell Nelton Jordahl | |
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![]() BG Russell N. Jordahl, USMC | |
Nickname(s) | Russ |
Born | Freeborn, Minnesota | September 21, 1903
Died | November 27, 1988 San Diego, California | (aged 85)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1926–1958 |
Rank | ![]() |
Service number | 0-4086 |
Commands held | Landing Force Training Unit, Pacific Camp Lejeune 1st Combat Service Group 6th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal (2) |
Russell Nelton Jordahl (September 21, 1903 – November 27, 1988) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A Veteran of World War II, Korea and several expeditionary tours, Jordahl completed his career as commanding general, Landing Force Training Unit, Pacific.[1]