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We remember Christopher Vincent Russell
We remember Christopher Vincent Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1885
sibling
Joseph Russell
Source:5495639
1885
1889
sibling
Charlotte Russell
Source:5495639
1889
1891
sibling
Rose Emma Russell
Source:5495639
March 1891
1897
sibling
William David Russell
Source:5495639
September 1897
1899
sibling
Mary Ellen Russell
Source:5495639
March 1899
1904
employment
Brass Dresser
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5495639
26th April 1904
1904
enlistment
Birmingham , Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:5495639
26th April 1904
1904
location
6 Shirley Terrace, Granby St, Saltley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5497309
26th April 1904
1904
sibling
Elizabeth Russell
Source:5495639
8th June 1904
1905
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:5497607
22nd April 1905 - 1st June 1905
1905
appointments
Private
Source:5497607
1st June 1905 - 5th May 1906
1906
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:5497607
5th May 1906 - 8th September 1906
1906
appointments
Private
Source:5497607
8th September 1906 - 3rd November 1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:5495639
1911
service
British Army
Private
7526
Cheshire Regiment attached Indian Army Telegraph Department
Source:3860167
service
British Army
Private
7526
The Cheshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5495639
service
British Army
Private
7526
Cheshire Regiment
Source:7453800
1918
death
Source:7453800
29th July 1918
burial
Source:7453800
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher Vincent |
| Initials | CV |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 5495639 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Shirley Terrace, Granby St, Saltley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | 26th April 1904 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7526 | Cheshire Regiment attached Indian Army Telegraph Department | Private | ||
| British Army | 7526 | The Cheshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7526 | Cheshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Power | mother | ||
| Joseph David Russell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Russell | sister | 1889 | |
| Rose Emma Russell | sister | March 1891 | |
| William David Russell | brother | September 1897 | |
| Mary Ellen Russell | sister | March 1899 | |
| Joseph Russell | brother | 1885 | |
| Elizabeth Russell | sister | 8th June 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-10-24 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-26 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Christopher Vincent Russell AttestationAttestation Sheet 26th April 1904Contributed by:
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C V Russell Attestation Pg 2C V Russell Attestation Pg 2 - medical detailsContributed by:
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C V Russell - Physical Measuremnets 6 months6 Months Measurements - PhysicalContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Russell9766 | |
| Christopher Vincent Russell Attestation | Russell9766 | |
| C V Russell Attestation Pg 2 | Russell9766 | |
| C V Russell - Physical Measuremnets 6 months | Russell9766 | |
| Attestation Pg 3 - Education & Next of Kin | Russell9766 | |
| C V Russell Attestation Pg 4 - Promotions Transfer | Russell9766 |
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