| Regimental number | 335 |
| Place of birth | Milton New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wireless operator |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Joseph Russell, East Balmain PO, East Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 1st Class Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, C Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 1st Air Mechanic |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 September 1916 |