Russell Adam Burnham (b 1979), great-grandson of Frederick Russell Burnham (1861-1947), D.S.O.. The younger Burnham was the U.S. Army Soldier of the Year in 2003,[1], and an Eagle Scout.

U.S Army Soldier of the Year
The U.S. Army's annual Soldier of the Year/NCO of the Year competition tests soldiers' and sergeants' mental and physical abilities and recognizes the top finishers selected from commands all over the United States and the world. Competitors complete in the following areas: an Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run; mental and physical challenges of day and night land navigation courses; accuracy with M-16 rifles; essays graded on topics ranging from force protection strategies to what it means to be a leader. After these events, competitors face selection boards who evaluate appearance, military knowledge and bearing.

In 2003-04, Burnham represented the Army at various sporting events, and he accompanied comedian Al Franken on a USO tour of Iraq and Afghanistan in December 2003.