| Regimental number | 2863 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Grenfell, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Address | Jandra Station, Bourke, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Russell, Newgrove, Grenfell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the bombardment preceding the attack by the enemy on this Battalion's position in front of Reincourt on 15.5.1917 Private Russell remained at his post of duty in an advanced sentry group until he was seriously wounded. The rest of the group were either killed or wounded. This post was the most bombarded place in the line, also one of the most important. Private Russell was wounded just prior to the attack. He set a splendid example to his section under the most trying difficulties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Place of burial | Grenfell Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
