Russell Adam Burnham

Russell Adam Burnham
MAJ Russell Burnham, Afghanistan, 2019
Born (1979-09-06) September 6, 1979 (age 45)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service2001–2021
Rank Major
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
Awards
Spc. Russell A. Burnham, right, receives U.S. Army Soldier of the Year Award (2003)
Staff Sgt Burnham, U.S. Army Medical Corps NCO of the Year (2007)

Russell Adam Burnham (born September 6, 1979), is an American business owner, Physician Assistant and U.S. Army veteran. Burnham was recognized as the 2003 U.S. Army Soldier of the Year,[1][2] 2007 U.S. Army Medical Corps NCO of the Year,[3] and is an Eagle Scout.[4] He is the great-grandson of Frederick Russell Burnham (1861–1947), recipient of the Distinguished Service Order, and famous American scout and world-traveling adventurer who helped inspire the founding of the international Scouting Movement.

  1. ^ Preston, Kenneth O. (2003). "Sgt Major, US Army". U.S. Army. Archived from the original on 2006-04-19. Retrieved 2006-04-22.
  2. ^ "Past Winners - The U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition". U.S. Army. 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  3. ^ "United States Army Best Warrior Competition". U.S. Army. Archived from the original on 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2007-10-10.
  4. ^ "Frederick Russell Burnham". White Eagle District. Retrieved 2007-08-19.