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Russell Birdwell Jr.

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Russell Birdwell Jr.

Birth
USA
Death
13 Aug 1946 (aged 22)
USA
Burial
Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
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Writer Loses Race
With Death to Son


HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 15.—(U.R>—
Russell Birdwell, prominent publicist
and writer, today mourned the
loss of his only son, Russell. Jr., 22,
after losing a race against death that
brought him here from New York.

Russell, Jr., underwent a major
operation last Friday to correct a
chronic ailment. Birdwell, Sr.,
boarded a plane immediately after
learning his son's condition was
critical, only to be informed of his
death upon arrival.

Oakland Tribune
August 15, 1946


Writer Loses Race
With Death to Son


HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 15.—(U.R>—
Russell Birdwell, prominent publicist
and writer, today mourned the
loss of his only son, Russell. Jr., 22,
after losing a race against death that
brought him here from New York.

Russell, Jr., underwent a major
operation last Friday to correct a
chronic ailment. Birdwell, Sr.,
boarded a plane immediately after
learning his son's condition was
critical, only to be informed of his
death upon arrival.

Oakland Tribune
August 15, 1946



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  • Created by: timcdfw
  • Added: Dec 1, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101573454/russell-birdwell: accessed ), memorial page for Russell Birdwell Jr. (20 Jun 1924–13 Aug 1946), Find a Grave Memorial ID 101573454, citing Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by timcdfw (contributor 47007927).