You'll also receive an email with the link. Allen and Zamperini had survived their ordeal at sea, only to be captured and sent to camps. Try again. However, unlike the movie, Louie's brother Pete told him this as they sat on their bed years earlier, not right before Louie left for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. cemeteries found in La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Add to your scrapbook. Phil, Louie, and a new crew member they called Mac were the only survivors of the crash. 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. The eight tins of water would run out quickly. They, and the rest of the crew of Super Man made it through their fair share of sticky situations thanks to Phils skills as a pilot, but not everything is fair. -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. The three men were then confined to the two-man raft they were able to patch. Theyd acquired a following of sharks. -Unbroken book. Louie tried to shake their hands, but they were too ashamed to make eye contact with him. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "The book and now the movie are changing that.". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. They drank their fill and then used their mouths to transfer the water from the canvas cover to the empty tins. Please try again later. The Super Man crew heads to Hawaii to await orders. After holding the beam aloft for 37 minutes, Watanabe charged Louis and punched him in the stomach. held in an internment camp until the end He knew theyd need its supplies. Continue to start your free trial. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. On the 27th day out, the men saw what they thought was a B-25. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Wild Rose to Gene and Betty (Baker) Phillips. Phillips, Russell AllenRussell Allen Phillips, age 52, of Plainfield, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2014. Japanese prison guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe (aka "The Bird") would beat a POW for hours and then moments later he would hug him and give the POW beer, handfuls of candy, and cigarettes. Some, because of his injuries in the crash, were not. Thanks for your help! Try again later. 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. cemeteries found in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. on 50-99 accounts. English Russell was a member of Kingsway Christian C Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Zamp, Allen said, Youre the captain now, Zamperini would later recall in his book. First he was declared missing at sea, and then on May 28, 1944, a year and a day after his plane crashed, he was mistakenly declared KIA (killed in action). "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." At first, Watanabe mocked Louis and laughed, but as time ticked by, he realized that his punishment had turned into a moment of defiance for Louis. The men smacked the sharks away with oars or their bare hands. Though all three men had lost so much weightZamperini figured they were all less than 75 poundsit was Mac that seemed to be affected the most. -Unbroken book, Yes. However, in that case, Lomax's tormentor had already spent years atoning for his actions. 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. Their unbelievable but true-life tale hit movie theaters nationwide on Christmas. 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. Russell teamed up with Bonnie Morris and her son, Cody, and together they continued the massive road trip with him the rest of his journey. This browser does not support getting your location. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Phil's raft became unusable, and Louie cut up the canvas from it and used it for a canopy. "He was thoughtful and caring and a very good teacher.". Charlie and becoming a valued member of the Drexler Family. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Failed to remove flower. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. NEW SURVIVAL MANUALS FOR YOUR HOME LIBRARY, Women for Gun Rights Return to Capitol Hill, Big 4s: Backpack, Shelter System, Hydration, and Tools, FOUND ALIVE: Preparing for Lost-Child Situations, Stories of Survival: The Johnstown, Pennsylvania Flood Survivor Who Saved Millions, It Really Happened: 3 Amazing Survival Stories. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. They were able to do this twice, after which no more small sharks came around. And every one of them is either swearing at ya, throwing rocks at ya, or jabbing ya with sticks, spitting on ya. But each time theyd try to cast for fish, the sharks tailing them would steal the hooks and bait leaving them with nothing. The three men could feel tremors from the predators rubbing their backs along the bottom of the rafts. Like in the movie, Fitzgerald never gave up any information. Oops, something didn't work. 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 . Russell Allen Phillips, age 52, of Plainfield, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2014. featured first. -Unbroken book, Yes. Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. They help each other survive. In real life, the Japanese clubbed Fitzgerald, stuck penknives under his fingernails, and tore his fingernails off. They become crewmates and close friends. There was little that Allen could do; he increased power hoping to keep the plane aloft long enough to restarted engine number two. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. They had drifted approximately 2,000 miles. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. He also had a penchant for stealing and fighting. 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. Research genealogy for Russell Allen Phillips of Gibson, Indiana, USA, as well as other members of the Phillips family, on Ancestry. What they didnt realize was that those sharks would be their worst nightmare for the next 47 days. Allens job was to ram a spent flare cartridge into its mouth and Zamperini would drive the screwdriver end of the pliers through the sharks eye and into its brain. Some days, the clouds would skirt their raft; they went for seven days without a drop of rain. 1 bestseller. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. When the war ends and he and other prisoners are rescued from that camp, he returns home to Indiana, where he soon weds his dedicated girlfriend, Cecy Perry Phillips. Also growing up Phils household was extremely religious. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. After Purdue, Phil decided to join the air corps despite his unimpressive ROTC record(Mike McCormick 1). "I wasn't given military orders," said the real Mutsuhiro Watanabe in a 1998 interview. -The New York Times, Both Louis Zamperini and pilot Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips lost half their body weight or more. louis zamperiniocean survivalocean survival storiesRussell Allen Phillipssurvival stories. The sharks slapped the rafts with their tails, rammed into them, splashed water onto the men, and even jumped at them. In Laura Hillenbrand's book, Louie says that the second albatross didn't smell as bad when they cut it open, but they did have to force the meat down. Also growing up Phil's household was extremely religious. 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. But small pilot fish and shark was not the only source of meat for the men. In its place, there was a pair of pliers. Leikness & Stahl Funeral Home, Plainfield is assisting the family with arrangements. Prior to crashing at sea, Louie's last recorded body weight was 155 pounds. Russell Allen Phillips: Home Biography What He Suffered After the War Family References Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Academy Award-winner Angelina Jolie directed Unbroken, an adaptation of Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrands New York Times No. This ruined Louie's plan to allot each man one square of chocolate in the morning and one in the evening, which would last them a few days. LAPORTE A LaPorte schoolteacher couldnt stomach chicken ever again, but that was one of the few telltale signs that suggested what he had endured. Russell Phillips is 54 years old today because Russell's birthday is on 11/18/1968. 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. Eight of the 11-member crew died on impact. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Overnight I became fanatical. for the movie that chronicles the life of Who is Russell Allen Phillips beyond a companion to Louie? Failed to delete memorial. Stuck on life rafts, the trio faced numerous dangers, including starvation, sharks, weather, and enemy bullets. After a crash, they spent 47 days adrift in the ocean on a life raft with tail gunner Francis McNamara, who died on the 33rd day. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please enter your email and password to sign in. September 20, 1997 he married Brook in Newaygo. Russell Allen Phillips, known as Phil, is Louies companion throughout his war experiences. Sometimes it can end up there. One night, after weeks stuck at sea with Louie and Phil, Mac passed away. In 1934 Phil graduated from LaPorte High School, and finished all forms of school in 1940. 20% He couldn't put the book down. It caught the attention of Adolf Hitler, who requested that Louie come over to his box in the stands. A system error has occurred. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. "It's weird," said the real Louis Zamperini. The Unbroken movie true story verifies that they were taken to the atoll of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. Phil eventually found himself at Rokuroshi where he was finally released from on September 16, 1945. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Despite her limitations, Allen and his crew set off for the downed B-25 on May 27, 1943. "The plane was used for salvaging parts from it," Louie said in a CBN interview. After he was found and returned home, Russell Allen Phillips married Cecile Perry, who never gave up on him, and they had two children. Some of these challenges include being adrift at sea, declared "dead," and facing the severe reality of prisoner-of-war camps held by the Japanese. Now, the Green Hornet, a plane that could barely get airborne with all four engines, was flying with two engines on the right side only. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Russell Allen Phillips I found on Findagrave.com. It wasnt until Mr. Burns started talking with Cecile Phillips, Russells wife, that the remarkable story came out. -Unbroken book The real Louis Zamperini (right) boards a plane during WWII. Meanwhile, Louie graduates from Army Flying School and is commissioned as a second lieutenant. This infuriated him and made him bitterly jealous of officers, including Louis Zamperini. Unreliable, no appearance, hard to stir, "death trap." Why did Louis consider Phil to be such a good pilot? The only plane left at the base was one that the flight crews called a musher. 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. Biography Lt. Russell Allen Phillips Russell Allen Phillips, the first one on the left, is pictured here with his crew. To use this feature, use a newer browser. was born on February 5, 1975 to Orville and Nancy (Boynton) Phillips in Fremont,. They just needed to weaken him a bit first. 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. All rights reserved. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The three men had two rafts between them, six bars of chocolate (each meant to last a week and fortified with vitamins, minerals and protein), and eight half-pint tins of water. However, he went into hiding for seven years and never ended up being prosecuted. This story was compiled from The Tribune archives and a story by Joseph S. Pete in The Times of Munster. After drifting more than 2,000 miles and washing up on the Marshall Islands, Phillips and Zamperini were captured by the Japanese and imprisoned for two years. "We were reluctant to take it, but they said it passed inspection and it should be alright." Search above to list available cemeteries. In the popular television show NCIS, the lead agent, Leroy Gibbs, has a series of rules that he demands his team commit to memory. They were alone. UNLOCK PROFILE. Make sure that the file is a photo. Phil is well respected for his character and for his piloting skills. Allen had recieved a good reputation as being calm, cool, and quiet who had endured many harsh obstacles in WWII, like many others. He married Doris Laurene Franklin on 10 February 1945, in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. One of Phils co-workers at Kesling Middle School states he never even heard about the incident until he was speaking to Phillips wife Cecile (Matt Fritz 1). -Unbroken book. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Unbroken tells the story of This differs from the movie, which has Watanabe telling the guard to shoot Louis if he drops the beam. Terms in this set (25) Describe Russell Allen Phillips: Quiet, short for a Pilot, Louie's best friend, very brave, engaged to Cecy. Zamperini (Jack O'Connell). Others, like Kesling Middle School Social Studies teacher Robert Burns, had no idea that the man in the science classroom next door had spent nearly two months adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with little food and nearly no water. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We can't wait to send you the latest tips, trends and info. at the 30:20 mark. In 1945, Mutsuhiro Watanabe was ranked number 23 on General Douglas MacArthur's list of the 40 most wanted war criminals in Japan. Failed to report flower. After a bombing raid on Nauru, Allen earned special distinction awards for piloting his crippled B-24 home despite missing one rudder, having the hydraulic system completely shot away, and nearly 600 bullets holes tearing through the plane his crew nicknamed Superman. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He first meets Louie at a training base in Washington state. Louis Zamperini. Yes. You go from 150 mph to zero in a moment. "A submarine came in and of course, they never see prisoners. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. Prison guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe was so relentless in his torture of the POWs that it left Louis with nightmares and constant dread. Try again later. Three initially survived the crash; the Pilot, 1st Lt. Russell Allen Phillips, Bombardier Louis Zamperini (a former 1936 Olympian runner), and Tail Gunner SSgt Francis McNamara. Pacific Ocean, leaving him stranded at The smells were too foul. of the war. Facebook gives. The fateful crash took place during a search and rescue mission when the bombers engines failed. -Unbroken book, Yes. After the Nauru raid and with Superman out for repairs, Allens beleaguered crew was settling in for some rest when news came in of a B-25 going down somewhere in the Pacific 200 miles north of Palmyra. Why was Louie's crew disappointed to be assigned to the B-24 plane? He quickly discovered that he had a natural talent with planes. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. You go from 150 mph to zero in a moment. 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