Russell L. Gatzke
| Entered Service: | October 24, 1942 |
| Branch: | Coast Guard |
| Trained: | Omaha, Nebraska |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Panama City, Florida | |
| Charleston, South Carolina | |
| Ketchikan, Alaska | |
| Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii | |
| Alameda, California | |
| Served: | On the Coast Guard Cutter "Bramble" |
| Embarkation: | March 9, 1945 |
| Theatre of Operation: | American and Asiatic |
| Awarded: | Good Conduct Medal |
| Returned to the U.S. | March 14, 1946 |
| Discharged: | St. Louis, Mo. April 4, 1946 |
| Rating: | Seaman First Class |
| Served: | 42 months |
| Mother: | Mrs. E. H. Langlitz |
Source: Service Record Book of Men & Women World War II, Meservey, Iowa, p. 11 (photo included)
