| Regimental number | 27 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Perth, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Russell, Perth, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '(Eaucourt l'Abbaye 16 February 1917) Conspicuous gallantry under fire in re-organizing and carrying orders.' Awarded the Military Medal. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At EAUCOURT L'ABBAYE, FRANCE on 16th February, 1917 the front line trenches of 12th Bn. were heavily bombarded by French Mortar shells (pineapples). Sgt. Russell displayed conspicuous gallantry under fire, continually moving along the line carrying orders from Coy. HQ. and enforcing posts where the men wished to retire to the support line to move out into No Man's Land. When the line was reorganised he took charge of a Lewis Machine Gun, of which 5 of the team of 6 were casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
