RUSSELL E. McLOGAN
Personal Life:
Russell McLogan was born in Detroit, Michigan May 10, 1926. Russell graduated Henry Ford Trade School before being drafted. Russell McLogan married Terri (Lily) in 1950 and they have 6 children as well as 10 grandchildren. After his service in WWII, Russell returned to Detroit Michigan and graduated from the University of Detroit as a mechanical engineer,1953. He held many positions in auto and aerospace companies for over 40 years. Retiring in 1989 to pursue a writing passion. He has been published in the Emerald Coast Review, Catholic Digest, Purple Heart Magazine and the Hillsdale Daily News. His most prolific and accomplished work was an autobiography titled “Boy Soldier:Coming of age During World War II”
This book is a serious reflection of the war in the Phillipines, the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan as well as the occupation of Korea by American and Russian forces. Russell received much recognition for this effort.
Military Life:
Russell was drafted in1944 and trained at Ft Hood, Texas as well as Ft Ord California. Stationed with the 6th Infantry in the Phillipine Islands. He was wounded in combat in northern Luzon. After spending 89 days hospitalized, he was sent to Korea as part of the occupation Army. He was Honorably Discharged in November of 1946.
Awards and Decorations:
Purple Heart
Community and Service Organizations:
Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year
American Legion Post 53 Hillsdale Served as Chaplain/Honor Guard
St Anthonys Taught Religious Classes