Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Captain Russell Keith Fleming
1948 - 2015
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Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
1. Captain Russell Kieth Fleming Marker
Following college, Russell Fleming joined U.S. Army, completed officer candidate school & helicopter flight training. Deployed to Vietnam April 1970, B troop 7, First Cavalry Division. Flew Cobra helicopters over 1,600 combat hours. Shot down nine times into Vietnam jungles. Received Distinguished Flying Cross for exceptional skill, personal bravery & gallantry in action while completely destroying enemy ambush. Other medals awarded during military career: Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Bronze Star, Air Medal of Valor, Air Medal with Several Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnamese Service Medal. Health issues from Agent Orange prompted medical retirement.
Marker Erected by Friends
Erected by His Friends.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Valor in Aerial Operations series list.
Location. 30° 29.309′ N, 99° 45.864′ W. Memorial is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. It is at the intersection of North 4th Street and College Street, on the left when traveling north on North 4th Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burt M. Fleming (here, next to this marker); Private First Class Whitt L. Moreland (a few steps from this marker); City of Junction (within shouting distance of this marker); First Post Office
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Also see . . . Captain Russell Kieth Fleming (1948 - 2015). Findagrave.com (Submitted on November 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
2. Captain Russell Keith Fleming Marker
The marker is the first marker on the left of the three markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
3. The view of the Marker from the road.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
