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Ill health drives soldier to death near Orrtanna
Stewart C. Russell a World War II era veteran killed himself using a stocking garter as a noose in the home of his wife’s parents near Orrtanna after a long illness. He served overseas and earned a lieutenant’s commission on armistice day. A military funeral was held later.
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Stewart C. Russell
Sanford C. Metz
Orrtanna
Russell
Pontiac
Michigan
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Gettysburg
Gladys Metz
Adams County
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