Toombs Russell J.

Monuments

The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan

Name:

Russell J. Toombs

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

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Date of Death:

1945-06-30

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Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

Plot:

Section 34

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Grave:

5024

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Comments:

Russell J. Toombs He served in the US Air Corps as a Staff Sergeant nad Radio Operator of an aircraft during World War II. He died on June 30, 1945 and is now buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA in a common grave with his crew. Ssgt Toombs was one of over 2000 Americans who lost their lives defending China from their Japanese invaders from 1941-1945. He is commemorated on the The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan in Nanjing, China.