| Regimental number | 939 |
| Place of birth | Orbost, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Russell, 'River View', Orbost, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Bairnsdale Cadets; 2 months in the Orbost Volunteer Corps. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Orbost, Victoria |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Admitted to 4th Auxiliary Hospital, Abbassia, 1 November 1915 (mumps); rejoined unit, 30 November 1915. Discharged from the AIF, 1 December 1916, to take a commission in the Imperial Army as 2nd Lieutenant, Egyptian Camel Transport Corps. |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RUSSELL William Alexander |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
