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We remember Ernest Russell
We remember Ernest Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Esther
Source:9336403
1890
1892
sibling
George
Source:9336403
1892
1893
1898
sibling
David
Source:9336403
1898
1901
location
West Hill, Alfriston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336403
31st March 1901
1911
location
Frog Firle, Alfriston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336405
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Sapper
228
Royal Engineers
Source:3860482
location
The Cottage, Pingles, Alfriston Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7264786
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7264786
Source:9336419
20th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Plot I, Row P, Grave 5
Source:7264786
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 3860482 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Firle, Alfriston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Cottage, Pingles, Alfriston Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| West Hill, Alfriston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 228 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Ebenezer Russell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther | sister | 1890 | |
| George | brother | 1892 | |
| David | brother | 1898 |
Media
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Memorial at St AndrewsMemorial at Alfriston Church, the gold cross denotes the names of those who died, the men and their Regiments
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Remembered with HonourSapper Ernest Russell, Royal Engineers, is buried in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, France.Contributed by:
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Alfriston War MemorialErnest Russell is commemorated on the memorial plaque situated inside St Andrew's Parish Church, Alfriston.
Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial at St Andrews | Hazel53187 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Alfriston War Memorial | John72644 |
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