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The late Russell Allen Phillips, a World War II pilot and longtime LaPorte resident, spent nearly two months eating raw albatrosses and seagulls that happened to land on a tiny life raft that was besieged by sharks, battered by a typhoon, and nearly sunk by a Zero planes strafing machine gun. I am now interned in the Tokyo prisoners' camp and am being treated as well as can be expected under war time conditions" The latter, of course, was a lie. In a lot of ways, the real-life experiences were much worse. 1st LT USAAF WWII S/N 15082395 11th BG, 42nd B Sq Pilot and 1st Lt. Russell Allen Phillips was born in 1916 in Greencastle, Indiana and grew up in La Porte, Indiana. ). Along with Louie, Phil is captured and treated horribly at Kwajalein. First, Mutsuhiro Watanabe tried to pin a goat's death on Louis Zamperini, then he set out to punish Louis for going to the camp doctor without permission for severe dysentery. "Pete told me I had to quit drinking and smoking if I wanted to do well," Louis told Running Times Magazine, "and that I had to run, run, run." Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It's part of the miracle that they even survived the crash.". Any man who refused would suffer the same fate as the officers and thieves. "Because of my own personal feelings, I treated the prisoners strictly as enemies of Japan. They told stories of their past: Allen told about life in Indiana about the Indianapolis 500 and how hed pack a lunch for the family and spend the entire day. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She also served as a surrogate for parts needed on other B-24s. "They took great joy in telling us we were going to be executed," Zamperini told 60 Minutes, "and they'd always go through the motion, you know, samurai sword [swipes hand across neck] and so forth. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. -EW.com. Failed to report flower. of the war. Lieutenant Russell Allen Phillips died on December 18, 1998. the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand recently documented his story as a part of Louie Zamperini's biography. Dive deeper into the Unbroken true story with the interviews below, including a candid Louis Zamperini interview and a short documentary that features the rare Mutsuhiro Watanabe interview. "I wasn't given military orders," said the real Mutsuhiro Watanabe in a 1998 interview. On November 7, 1941, Phil enlisted in the Air Corps near his home at Fort Benjamin Harrison during his engagement to Cecile Perry. for a customized plan. This account has been disabled. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The guards mocked Louie and his own frailty scared him. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Introduced by Phils younger sister, the two quickly fell for each other. On three occasions, Louie was injected and used as a guinea pig for medical experiments. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. interview follows the events in the movie. But, in his excitement, he feathered the number two engine instead. I wouldn't even have a milkshake. After three weeks, Allens bandages were removed and he did more around the raft. Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips Character Analysis Next Francis "Mac" McNamara Louie's pilot and dependable best friend during the war. "In grateful memory of First Lieutenant Louis S. Zamperini, A.S. No. He joined the U.S. air corps a month before the attack at Pearl Harbor. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Despite finishing eighth in the men's 5000-meter event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, his final lap was an astonishing 56 seconds. Failed to report flower. Past Addresses: See available information. They were too far away to be certain and theyd have to survive a stormy night and hope their raft wasnt blown away from land. difficulties and went down over the Oops, we were unable to send the email. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Stuck on life rafts, the trio faced numerous dangers, including starvation, sharks, weather, and enemy bullets. He would keep his ordeal private. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. The -Unbroken book, Yes. Loy Clarence Phillips. However, before they could make there they were spotted and taken aboard a Japanese ship, where Phil and Louie were violently questioned. One night, after weeks stuck at sea with Louie and Phil, Mac passed away. Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips Timeline & Summary BACK NEXT Phil meets Louie and they become pilot and bombardier, respectively, of the Super Man, a B-24 bomber. First Lt. Russell Allen Phillips passed away on December 18, 1998, but his and Zamperinis heroic struggle for survival lives on as one of the greatest triumphs of the human body and mind. based on information from your browser. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This browser does not support getting your location. When they arrived at the B-25s last known location, Allen found the area covered in clouds. They become crewmates and close friends. He attended Purdue University, and earned a degree in forestry and conservation. The fateful crash took place during a search and rescue mission when the bombers engines failed. Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. When we started off, the two rafts had 12 half-pint tins of water. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. THREE FEET BENEATH THEIR RAFT, SWIMMING WITH SEVEN-FOOT SHARKS, THE MEN WATCHED AS THEIR RAFT WAS STRAFED WITH BULLETS.. As darkness settled in, a cold wrapped itself around the men. The three men were the only survivors of the crash. She just had that feeling.". Years later, his daughter would remark that her father was a quiet, modest man who didnt talk much about his experiences in the war. on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% Allens father was a minister and was serving as a chaplain in France and Allen taught the other men some of the songs from church. Working as a farm hand for Madden Farms, as a mechanic for Plainfield Trucking and then spreading his wings wider, he hit the road as a truck driver. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. This is the Unbroken Trailer 2 Unlike Louie, Phil does not speak much about his wartime experiences, and he is portrayed as a minor character in Louies story. Zamperini dressed Allens wounds and rowed the small raft after a second one that was drifting in the currents nearby. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Zamperini quickly gathered one of the ejected life rafts and got both Allen and McNamara out of the water. When Russell Allen Phillips was born on 9 December 1900, in Parthenon, Newton, Arkansas, United States, his father, Henry Raymond Phillips, was 33 and his mother, Amanda Jane Casey, was 28. Louis Zamperini met Corporal Mutsuhiro Watanabe (aka "The Bird") at the Omori POW camp located on an island in Tokyo Bay. Oops, something didn't work. Phillips, who was an educator in LaPorte for decades before dying in 1998, and bombardier Louis Zamperini, survived a number of combat missions, including one where nearly 600 rounds riddled their plane. Russell Allen Phillips. He went to California in 1954 when Zamperini was featured on the This Is Your Life television show, and he visited Zamperini in California in the 1990s. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. So this one, we devoured it like a hot fudge sundae, you know, it was just delicious" (CBN). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Facebook gives. "Unbroken" is the story of Zamperini, who was Phillips's best friend and bunkmate. Russell Allen Phillips 62, of Lebanon, IN, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Build Slim Height 6 ft 1 in or 185 cm Weight 77 kg or 170 lbs Girlfriend / Spouse Domhnall Gleeson dated - Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Like in the movie, they caught a small shark and killed it, cutting it open with the edge of a mirror and eating the liver for food (the only edible part). We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. In addition to Zamperini, pilot Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips and tail gunner Francis "Mac" McNamara survived the crash. So, they can't wait, so they line up in front of your cell, 75, 80 men lined up like going to a movie premiere. 0 cemeteries found in La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, USA. Phillips, who was an educator in LaPorte for decades before dying in 1998, and bombardier Louis Zamperini, survived a number of combat missions, including one where nearly 600 rounds riddled their plane. On Thursday September 20th, 1945, the Daily Times-Tribune of Alexandria, Indiana beneath a photo of the hulking wreckage of the Mitsubishi factory destroyed by the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki announced to friends and family that First Lt. Russell Allen Phillips horrific ordeal had finally ended. Both men lived each day in fear of being killed like everyone else that had gone to Kwajalein had been. A system error has occurred. other crewmen, Zamperini survived in a You're signed up for the American Outdoor Guide Boundless newsletter. Russell never graduated from high school but many people did not know this from his many talents. This browser does not support getting your location. At 1830, the plane was wheels up and it would be the last time that Allen would see land for the next 46 days. Russell Allen Phillips, known as Phil, is Louies companion throughout his war experiences. Upon their capture by the Japanese, Louie weighed 67, 79.5, or 87 pounds, depending on the source. Other names that Russell uses includes Russel Phillips, Russell Gray Phillips, Russell G Phillips, Russel G Phillips and Russell Gray Phillips. Similar to the movie, Louie was given a tasty American-style meal. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He met (his wife) Cecy in Terre Haute before the war and they became engaged before he went off, longtime family friend Claudia Williams told The Times. He is taken to Zentsuji POW camp and does not communicate with Louie for a long period of time. drinking and discovering Christ, the They used the albatrosses natural desire to roost after eating to their advantage. (one code per order). Watanabe would then cry and promise to never mistreat another prisoner. Nicknamed Phil in the war, Russell Allen Phillips was known for being a lieutanant and pilot in World War II. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. They go on to become parents to two children, and both become teachers. Russell Allen Phillips: Home Biography What He Suffered After the War Family References Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. "The next thing you know another albatross landed," said Louie, "and I told the guys, 'We got to try to eat it.' Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The late Russell Allen Phillips, a World War II pilot and longtime LaPorte resident, spent nearly two months eating raw albatrosses and seagulls that happened to land on a tiny life raft that. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Phil's raft became unusable, and Louie cut up the canvas from it and used it for a canopy. surviving at sea, and becoming a POW. He graduated from Newaygo High School in 1993. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Some, because of his injuries in the crash, were not. The crew members lost were:Co-Pilot 1st Lt Charlton H. Cupernell of California, 1st Lt. Robert H. Mitchell from Illinois, Sgt Otto Anderson from Wisconsin, Pvt Leslie A. Deane from Kansas, SSgt Frank Glassman from Illinois, SSgt Jay S. Hansen from Idaho, Cpl Michael Walsh from Pennsylvania, and Tail Gunner SSgt Francis P. McNamara (died 6-30-43) from Ohio.McNamara died on day 33 at sea. -CBN, Yes. WHAT BEGAN AS A SIMPLE SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION IN THE PACIFIC BECAME A 47-DAY FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL AND SUBSEQUENT IMPRISONMENT IN TWO OF JAPANS WORST CAMPS.. Seeing that Phil didnt start to go by that name until the military, ashe moved from city to city in Indiana as a child, he went by Allen. Phillips didnt remember that: I was kind of out of it, he told The Tribune. It explained why he wasn't beheaded on "Execution Island" and why he was sent to Omori under the ruthless guard Mutsuhiro "The Bird" Watanabe. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Phil was born in 1916 in Greencastle, Indiania, but grew up in LaPorte, Indiania. Phil was then told that he would be sent to Zentsuji,which was rumored to be the best POW camp in Japan. While POWs, they endured torture, lack of food and medical care, and multiple hardships.After they were repatriated, Russell Allen Phillips married his hometown sweetheart Cecile Cecy' Perry, and they had two children, a boy and a girl.Louis Zamperini met and married Cynthia Applewhite, and they had two children. tormentor, the Bird, ended. Like in the movie, Fitzgerald never gave up any information. -CBN, After his plane went down in the Pacific Ocean on May 27, 1943, the real Louis Zamperini spent 47 days stranded at sea on the life raft. "When they first put us in a cell, I just looked down at my knees, my bones, and my skin, and I just started crying. Oops, we were unable to send the email. One afternoon, while the men slept, an albatross landed near Zamperinis head. Editors Note: A version of this article first appeared in the February2015 print issue of American Survival Guide. The rule that is most often cited in the series is Rule #9: Never go anywhere without a knife. He told them about life in La Porte and how he wanted to go back and become a schoolteacher. Russell N Phillips. In real life, the Japanese clubbed Fitzgerald, stuck penknives under his fingernails, and tore his fingernails off. They scooped water from the ocean and let their bodies warm it so they could find some rest. But the island was moving. Thanks for your help! 2023 www.indystar.com. creating and saving your own notes as you read. Please try again later. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. After that, he continues training and becomes friends with Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips, a pilot and the son of a pastor in Indiana. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Instead Phil found himself at Ashio, where he was forced to work in the copper mines while only receiving half of the already small rations at the camp. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The real Louis Zamperini was in Japan in 1998 to carry the Olympic torch in Nagano to celebrate the start of the Winter Games. On the rare occasion that a small three- to four-foot shark would swim by, the men worked together to wrestle it into the raft. Phil, Louies closest friend both during and after World War II, is pretty much left as such through out Unbroken, but what is his story? This story was compiled from The Tribune archives and a story by Joseph S. Pete in The Times of Munster. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Phil Russell Allen Phillips, known as Phil, is Louie's companion throughout his war experiences. He was thoughtful and caring and a very good teacher.. Leikness & Stahl Funeral Home, Plainfield is assisting the family with arrangements. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The wrestled with the bird, fought against its razor sharp beak and finally wrung its neck. Zamperini and pilot Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips were picked up by the Japanese on July 13, 1943 (approx. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Louie was eventually knocked down by The Bird, but only because, as depicted in the movie, The Bird cracked Louie so hard in the left temple with a belt buckle that Louie's legs collapsed underneath him. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. for a group? Other days a small shower would allow them to catch some water. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. -Unbroken book, Yes. They tossed the carcass overboard but vowed to eat the next one they caught. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Russell never graduated. There was a problem getting your location. With the water supply issue solved, they had to move on to food. Want 100 or more? He attended Purdue University, and earned a degree in forestry and conservation. in World War IIonly to be picked up at the 30:20 mark. was born on February 5, 1975 to Orville and Nancy (Boynton) Phillips in Fremont,. February, a special trailer for Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The following month Louie's parents received a death certificate signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. They knew enough not to eat raw shark meat, but they were able to enjoy a bloody meal of shark liver. Yes. Inmate Name: Russell Allen Phillips: Inmate Id #3536017: Gender: Male: Current Facility: West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) Current Location: Charleston, West Virginia: Time Left For Release: 1740 : Release Date: 2023-09-25 : Phone Number: "From the sky a thousand feet up, a raft looks like a whitecap, and they didn't see us." To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. After he was found and returned home, Russell Allen Phillips married Cecile Perry, who never gave up on him, and they had two children. You can always change this later in your Account settings. It was no use. Phil eventually found himself at Rokuroshi where he was finally released from on September 16, 1945. -Unbroken book As the book states, "Watanabe beat POWs every day, fracturing their windpipes, rupturing their eardrums, shattering their teeth, tearing one man's ear half off, leaving men unconscious. If he says he was beaten by Watanabe, then such a thing probably occurred at the camp, if you consider my personal feelings at the time." Love replaced the hate I had for you. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. What was assumed to be a couple days at sea and then rescue was quietly accepted as a longer stay at sea. He requested to meet with Mutsuhiro Watanabe (aka "The Bird"), but his former tormentor declined the meeting. The Unbroken true story reveals that, like in the movie, the real Louis Zamperini had a knack for getting into trouble when he was growing up. Allen, as friends and colleagues knew him in his hometown of La Porte, Indiana, graduated from La Porte High School in 1934 and earned a degree in forestry from Purdue University. Louie will nickname him Phil, and Phillips will call Louie "Zamp." Louie meets the rest of his crew, namely Pillsbury, Mitchell, Glassman, Lambert, Brooks, Moznette, and Douglas. He was known for his calm, cool, and quiet character.The tail number is unknown for the B-24D Green Hornet, which was ditched and lost at sea on 27 May 1943 in the Pacific. Discount, Discount Code To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 0 cemeteries found in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, USA. Failed to delete memorial. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Email Address: See available information. In December 1941, Japan attacks the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and on the island of Wake Atoll. He ordered one man to report to him to be punched in the face every night for three weeks. In the water, floating amidst the oil slick flames and debris was Zamperini. Research genealogy for Russell Allen Phillips of Gibson, Indiana, USA, as well as other members of the Phillips family, on Ancestry. Russell was a member of Kingsway Christian C Some of his early antics included jumping from the caboose of a train when his family was on their way to California. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? returned home, including turning to Russell Allen Phillips We found 100+ records for Russell Allen Phillips in Missouri, South Carolina and 45 other states. The amazing tale of survival is told in Zamperini's memoir 'Devil At My Heels', and in Laura Hillenbrand's #1 bestseller "Unbroken".Much of this bio was provided by findagrave member B24CoPilotNiece, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Verify and try again. You'll also receive an email with the link. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Russell Allen Phillips, age 52, of Plainfield, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2014. GREAT NEWS! Prior to crashing at sea, Louie's last recorded body weight was 155 pounds. featured first. Laura Hillenbrand and Unbroken Background. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. They were so close at times that the men would only have to reach out their hands to touch them. Louie was then asked to do a second broadcast. Phil is well respected for his character and for his piloting skills. Failed to remove flower. While attending Purdue, Phil's parents moved to Terre Haute which just happened to be where Cecile "Cecy" Perry had recently moved to with her family. "We were reluctant to take it, but they said it passed inspection and it should be alright." After Purdue, Phil decided to join the air corps despite his unimpressive ROTC record(Mike McCormick 1). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Allen and Zamperini had to stop Mac from eating the fish. Russell enjoyed escaping to the open road on his Harley, refurbishing his El Camino but mostly lending a helping hand to anyone he could help.Russell is survived by his significant other: Bonnie Morris and her son: Cody; father: Gene Phillips; brothers: Rickie "Rick" (Alice) Phillips, Randy "Porky" (Julie) Phillips, Ronald "Joe" (Lori) Phillips; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.A Celebration of Life will be held at 10AM on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at DJ's Corner Bar, Bancroft, followed with a luncheon at 11AM . After the war Phil went home to Indiana where he finally was able to marry and raise a family with Cecy. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Only at the end of his life, in 1998, does he speak openly of his own war experiences. Like in the movie, tail gunner Francis McNamara survived 33 days on the raft, eventually succumbing to dehydration and starvation. Louis Zamperini later carried the Olympic torch at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California and in 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. -Unbroken book The real Louis Zamperini (right) boards a plane during WWII. One of the survivors of the plane crash, he remains confident and good-spirited on the raft. They help each other survive. -Unbroken book, Yes. -Unbroken book, Yes, and like in the Unbroken movie, Louie was trounced in his race against a Japanese runner who had been brought in to the camp. Join Facebook to connect with Russell Allen Phillips and others you may know. A LaPorte schoolteacher couldn't stomach chicken ever again, but that was one of the few telltale signs that suggested what he had endured. He started smoking at age five, picking up discarded cigarette butts while walking to kindergarten. All rights reserved. louis zamperiniocean survivalocean survival storiesRussell Allen Phillipssurvival stories. They did this because it was nearly impossible to pour out the precious few drops of water in a turbulent raft and by using their mouths they also kept the salt water from spoiling their scant supply. Terms in this set (25) Describe Russell Allen Phillips: Quiet, short for a Pilot, Louie's best friend, very brave, engaged to Cecy. Please reset your password. The three men could feel tremors from the predators rubbing their backs along the bottom of the rafts. $24.99 Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The Super Man crew heads to Hawaii to await orders. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 2023 www.southbendtribune.com. -Unbroken book, Yes. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Afterward Phil and Louie were sent to a secret interrogation center called Ofuna, where high-value captured men were housed in solitary confinement, starved, tormented, and tortured(Laura Hillenbrand 198). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. But he was the one who put the plane down in the water. The two of them quickly became close friends. Russell L. Phillips, his father, was completing studies at DePauw University. Mutsuhiro Watanabe interview (aka "The Instead, they used it as bait to catch small fish. The smells were too foul. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Phillips shied away from the limelight. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He had to describe to his captors what the injection was doing to his body. 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