Russell N. Jordahl

Russell Nelton Jordahl
BG Russell N. Jordahl, USMC
Nickname(s)Russ
Born(1903-09-21)September 21, 1903
Freeborn, Minnesota
DiedNovember 27, 1988(1988-11-27) (aged 85)
San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps seal United States Marine Corps
Years of service1926–1958
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-4086
Commands heldLanding Force Training Unit, Pacific
Camp Lejeune
1st Combat Service Group
6th Marine Regiment
Battles/warsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II

Korean War

AwardsLegion 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]

  1. ^ "Russell N. Jordahl Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-10-07.

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