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We remember John Russell
We remember John Russell
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7374481
service
British Army
Major
Royal Scots Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:7374481
1915
death
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:7374481
26th August 1915
burial
Cape Helles, Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:3862586
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 3862586 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Major |
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Badge of the Royal Scots FusiliersMajor John Russell served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers in Gallipoli and fell there on 26 August 1915. We will remember.
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On This Day in August 1915 at Gallipoli.More about On This Day in August 1915 at Gallipoli.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Badge of the Royal Scots Fusiliers | Anne1202 |
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