| Regimental number | 496 |
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bryan's Creek, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 10.25" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M Hill, Bryan's Creek, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in 11th (Taranaki Rifles) Regiment, Territorial Force, New Zealand; left the country. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Ayr, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 14 March 1919, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (medically unfit: wound, right leg), Brisbane, 3 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RUSSELL Eric William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
