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We remember Arthur Russell
We remember Arthur Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Margaret Mckie Russell
Source:9637165
29th September 1882
1884
sibling
Angus Macpherson Russell
Source:9637231
1st May 1884
1893
1911
employment
Shipping Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9637111
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Lochbrae, Drymen Road, Bearsden, New Kilpatrick.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9637111
2nd April 1911
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound through 6th dorsal vertebra & spinal column.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8447624
23rd July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3859300
23rd July 1916
1916
location
Lochbrae, Bearsden, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8447624
23rd July 1916
education
Glasgow Academy
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9619042
service
British Army
Private
330458
Highland Light Infantry
Source:3859300
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
Source:3859300
1916
death
Died of wounds
Arthur had a gunshot wound to the spine and must have been transferred back to hospital in England before dying from septic meningitis.
The Royal Victoria Hospital, Hound, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7090039
Source:8447624
23rd July 1916
burial
Dumbartonshire
Dunbartonshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7090039
sibling
Jane H. Russell
Source:9637144
sibling
Charles O. Russell
Source:9637144
sibling
Bertie A. Russell
Source:9637144
sibling
Ethel M. Russell
Source:9637144
sibling
Ernest Russell
Source:9637144
sibling
Agnes Russell
Source:9637144
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 3859300 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochbrae, Bearsden, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd July 1916 | |
| Lochbrae, Drymen Road, Bearsden, New Kilpatrick. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 330458 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie Young Russell previously Macpherson | mother | ||
| Charles Russell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane H. Russell | sister | ||
| Charles O. Russell | brother | ||
| Bertie A. Russell | brother | ||
| Ethel M. Russell | sister | ||
| Ernest Russell | brother | ||
| Agnes Russell | sister | ||
| Margaret Mckie Russell | sister | 29th September 1882 | |
| Angus Macpherson Russell | brother | 1st May 1884 |
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Death certificate of Arthur RussellArthur died on 23rd July 1916 in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Hound, Hampshire. He died from septic meningitis as a result of being shot through the spine.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate of Arthur Russell | Joan19510 | |
| Glasgow Herald - Arthur wounded | Joan19510 | |
| Newspaper - Arthur's death | Joan19510 | |
| Scotsman newspaper - Arthur wounded | Joan19510 | |
| Notice of Arthur's funeral - Glasgow Herald | Joan19510 | |
| Arthur in Probate Calendar | Joan19510 | |
| Arthur in Glasgow Academy Roll of Honour | Joan19510 | |
| 1911 Census | Joan19510 | |
| 1891 Census | Joan19510 | |
| Margaret McKie Russell - Birth record 1882 | Joan19510 | |
| Angus Macpherson Russell - birth record 1884 | Joan19510 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate of Arthur Russell | Joan19510 |
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