| Regimental number | 449 |
| Place of birth | Charters Towers Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Stanwell, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W C T Russell, Royal Hotel, Many Peaks, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 24 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be William Cotters Russell on NR |
| Date of death | 28 November 1961 |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |