The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.

Russell W. Crawford

United States army 1965-1968

Vietnam War

Sergeant

Russ grew up in Enfield. He graduated from Enfield High School in 1965. After graduated he entered the U.S. Army and completed his training in Ft. Dix, N.J. Russ completed 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was an active member of AMVETS and the VFW. He was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with Honors.