Russell Dunham, 89, died on April 6, 2009 at his home in Godfry, IL. A cold day on January 8, 1945 in Kayserbery, France during World War II set the stage for a moment that would define his life.
In an extraordinary display of valor, he single handily eliminated three German machine-gun positions saving the lives of his fellow soldiers. Despite being wounded and shot at point-blank by a German soldier, he returned to action a few days later only to be taken prisoner by the enemy. He was able to escape and make his way back to Allie lines in spite of sever frost bite that nearly cost him his feet.
He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the militar's highest award for bravery. He was one of the 97 Medal of Honor recipients still alive.
After his military service, Mr Dunham spent 32 years as a benefits counselor for the Veteran's Administration in St Louis.
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