Russell Joseph Hogan, son of Edward Russell and Mary Mildred Cecile (Farmer) Hogan, was born September 18, 1922 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He registered for the draft June 30, 1942 and was inducted into the Army August 3, 1942. He joined Company F, 137th Infantry Regiment as a Rifleman from the 18th Replacement Battalion on February 7 when the unit was at Braunsrath, Germany and transferred to Company C the following day, February 8, 1945. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge March 1, 1945. Pvt Russell J Hogan was killed in action March 9, 1945 in the vicinity of Ossenberg, Germany. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action during the battle in which he died. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Silver Star Medal Citation

Private Russell J Hogan, 15105631, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the vicinity of * * * , Germany on 9 March 1945. When his platoon was pinned in position by heavy enemy fire emanating from a building which overlooked the American position, Private Hogan, an automatic rifleman, covered the withdrawal of his comrades. He was mortally wounded as he exposed himself to fire upon the enemy in the building. His gallant self-sacrifice and utter disregard for personal safety reflect high credit upon his character and training as a soldier. Entered military service from Indiana. General Orders No. 22, Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, 28 March 1945