Bertram John RUSSEL

Regimental number2/683
AddressMakarika Station, Waipiro Bay
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFriend, Miss Edna McLean, Walton, Rotorua Line
Rank on embarkationBombardier
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
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Mentioned in Despatches

'This NCO was a runner throughout the Gallipoli campaign and was under a Sergeant at the reorganisation in Egypt. At Armentieres he performed excellent work in the several changes of position that the battery had while there. Again on the Somme he has always been most cool and efficient in keeping his gun in action in spite of casualties to both men and equipment. At several times his battery has been heavily shelled. He has also on several occasions had to take the place of an officer and has performed the work most efficiently.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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