Russell D. Egnor enlisted in the Navy in 1954 at age 17. He served on active duty as a Navy journalist for 15 years.
In 1969 he joined the Navy Reserve,{D-} serving with public-affairs units. He retired as a senior chief journalist after more than 34 years of active and reserve naval service.
Mr. Egnor then began a civilian Navy career in Washington, serving in various public-affairs offices. He was recently recognized for his contributions to military photojournalism around the world with a National Citation of Excellence from the National Press Photographers Association.
His military decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation and Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Good Conduct Medal.
