Walter Brown Russell Jr.[1][2] (July 24, 1929 – May 17, 2016)[3] was an American soldier, state legislator, county commissioner, and lawyer.

After being retired from the U.S. Army because of a wound to his head, Russell graduated from law school, was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives and later to the chair of the Dekalb County commissioners.

[6] Russell attended high school in Durham, North Carolina, and attended Duke University from 1946 to 1947, before enrolling in United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, where he graduated as a member of the class of 1951; his Cullum number is 18198.

The U.S. attack was successful and the units held their positions, preventing a Chinese Communist breakthrough in the 7th Infantry Division section of the line.

His awards included Legion of Merit, Silver & Bronze Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Hearts, Air & Commendation Medals, Korean & Vietnam Campaign Ribbons, Master Parachutist and Combat Infantry Badges, Senior Army Aviation Wings, and Ranger Tab.

[7] During his service in the House, he opposed a resolution in favor of leniency for Lieutenant William Calley.

[14] In 1970, Russell joined with fellow state legislator, Max Cleland, to condemn using raids into North Vietnam to rescue prisoners of war, advocating for negotiated solutions.

[15] In 1971, he led an effort by the Georgia House to pass a resolution calling for an end to the war.

[3] Russell was portrayed by actor Rip Torn in the 1959 film Pork Chop Hill about the battle in Korea.