Please note that research is currently ongoing on the life and service of Seymour G. Russell, PFC, US Army who was Killed In Action 25 September 1944 while serving with the 361st Infantry Regiment, part of the 91st Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign.

As best as can be determined at this time PFC Russell was KIA in the vicinity of Mount Beni, Italiy following the 361st Infantry's capture of M. Beni on 24 September 1944.

If anyone has any information about Seymour Russell, please email the Post Historian at history@legionpost178.org or go through the Post Contact Us page and fill out the form.

Online Resources

American Battle Monuments Commission -

National Archives - Image of PFC Seymour G. Russell name in the official War Department World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel from New York, 1946

History of the 91st Division in World War II - Is the online reproduction of the official Division publication given to the soldiers and families of 91st Division Soldiers following their return stateside at the end of WWII.

General Facts about the 361st Infantry -

Biographical Info

Name: Seymour G. Russell

Rank: PFC

Service: U.S. Army

Service #: 32661119

Unit: 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division

Hometown: Millerton NY

Date of Death: 25-Sept-1944

Buried at: Florance American Cemetery, Florance, Italy - Plot A, Row 4, Grave 12

Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster