| Regimental number | 2896 |
| Place of birth | Sterlingshire Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Asssistant surveyor |
| Address | C/o Mr A Rankin, Maitland Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Half Si, Miss Janet Rankin, Maitland Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Bethlehem Farm West Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 16), Messines, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 123 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Alison RUSSELL. Native of Kilsyth, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
