| Regimental number | 5181 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Russell, 36 Donald Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Lihons on 10 August 1918.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. this soldier has been a stretcher bearer for the last two years, and during his career with the Battalion he has at all times carried out his duties in a conspicuously selfsacrificing manner. On innumerable occasions his gallant work has been instrumental in saving life particularly at LIHONS on the 10th August 1918, when he worked for many hours on end under heavy shell-fire dressing and carrying wounded, with an utter disregard to danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5179 Pte Leopold Joseph RUSSELL, 6th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
