James RUSSELL

Regimental number13095
OccupationSchool teacher
Next of kinWife, Mrs C A B Russell, 15 Terrace Gardens, Wellington
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 53 Navua on 6 May 1916
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Honours Despatch for Period 22nd September 1917, to 24th February 1918 (inclusive).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his company with great skill in an attack in a heavy mist, and captured his objective with many prisoners and machine guns. He set a splendid example of energy and courage to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 December 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 22

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