Son of Ethelbert and Amy G. Oswalt Bissell. Brother of Clarence B., Buelah, Frank, Marjorie E., and Helen E. Bissell. Married to Bernice K. Bissell. Also lived at Seattle. Completed 1 year of college and worked as yard landscaper. Served as glider pilot with 82nd Squadron, 436th Troop Carrier Group. Killed after landing his gliders on landing zone S during Operation Varsity. Awarded Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Purple Heart.