 He was mustered out of the volunteer service on June 30.Russell was brevetted to major for his participation at the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, and brevetted to lieutenant colonel on May 3, 1863 for meritorious service at the Battle of Chancellorsville.Russell was promoted to lieutenant colonel on May 1, 1864, and organized and led the 28th U.S.