| Regimental number | 4/1712 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wadestown, Wellington |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J S Russell, Aramoho |
| Previous military service | Served in No 3 Company, Army Service Corps, Wellington, Terrotorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, New Zealand Engineers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | New Zealand Engineers |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a reconnaissance for roads under very heavy fire, and later carried out successfully the construction of the necessary roads under very heavy fire. He worked with untiring energy and determination throughout the day and night, and set a splendid example of courage and coolness to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Period: September 1916 to February 1917. His devotion to duty has stimulated all ranks during the period under consideration. He has done very good and hard work in the trenches.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Parents: William (b. New Zealand) and Mary-Ann(b. England) RUSSELL |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Sources | File 0359895, New Zealand Defence Force Archives, Trentham Military Camp (file mixed in with that of 69362 James Highman RUSSELL) |