Phillip Lee Russ
1972
Phillip Lee Russ. Phillip served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Philip Russ and Trooper Thomas Noyle were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed while they en route to Dorchester General Hospital to conduct a medevac to the Maryland Trauma Center. The aircraft encountered heavy fog and crashed near Bennett Point Road, three miles south of Queenstown when the pilot attempted to land. Trooper Russ had served with the Maryland State Police for almost four years.
Service Record
1970 – 1970
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Maryland State Police
Trooper First Class
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