Russell Usher Fairbanks Jr. (1921 - 2016)

Born 21 Sep 1921 in Sicily Island, Catahoula, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Billie Lalheet (Sapp) Fairbanks — married 25 May 1945 in Lee, Florida, United States

Descendants

Died 14 Aug 2016 at age 94 in Deridder, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Russell was born in 1921. ^[1]

He had been a resident of VernonBeauregard Parishes since 1965. He was of the Methodist faith and believed in God, family and country.

Mr. Fairbanks spent 20-plus years in the USAF. He was a P47 Thunderbolt pilot and flew this plane in WWII on D-Day; he also flew in Operation Market Garden. He flew the P38 Lightning in the Pacific Theater. He proudly served under General Patton.^[2]

Mr. Fairbanks was the most supportive Republican, EVER! He taught Aero Space Science, Biology and History at Rosepine High School for 29 years. He was a patriot, hero, and loving husband, who loved Celtic music. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

He passed away in 2016.^{[3] [4]}

Sources

1. ↑ Russel Fairbanks in the 1930 United States Federal Census https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/34562542:6224?ssrc=pt&tid=80017304&pid=38407059559 Name: Russel Fairbanks Birth Year: abt 1922 Gender: Male Race: White Age in 1930: 8 Birthplace: Louisiana Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Grandson Home in 1930: Police Jury Ward 2, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA Map of Home: Police Jury Ward 2, Catahoula, Louisiana House Number: 21 Dwelling Number: 10 Family Number: 10 Attended School: Yes Able to Read and Write: Yes Father's Birthplace: Louisiana Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana Household Members Age Relationship Henrietta Disch 55 Head Russel Fairbanks 34 Son Sallie Fairbanks 28 Daughter-in-law Russel Fairbanks 8 Grandson Cary Fairbanks 6 Grandson John H Fairbanks 2 Grandson
2. ↑ Russell U Fairbanks Jr in the U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4910891:8939 Name: Russell U Fairbanks Jr Race: White Marital Status: Single, without dependents (Single) Rank: Aviation Cadet Birth Year: 1921 Citizenship: Citizen Education: 3 years of college Civil Occupation: Actors and actresses Enlistment Date: 28 Jan 1942 Enlistment Place: Jacksonville Army Air Field, Florida Service Number: 14058893 Branch: Air Corps Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of Source: Civil Life Height: 68 Weight: 151
3. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168589033/russell-usher-fairbanks
4. ↑ Source will be added by Rick Mathieson by 15 May 2022.