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We remember John Edward Russell
We remember John Edward Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
enlistment
Middlesbrough North Yorkshire
Source:9603152
1st July 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9603152
19th September 1915 - 30th November 1915
1915
theatres
Serbia region :2a
Source:9603152
1st December 1915 - 25th December 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9603152
11th March 1918 - 28th May 1919
1920
marriage
Lucy Doris Houchen
Source:9390042
1920
1920
children
John George Russell
Source:9603152
31st July 1920
1921
children
Sidney Russell
Source:9603152
19th June 1921
1922
discharge
Source:9390042
1922
1922
children
Richard Russell
Source:9603152
27th October 1922
1924
children
Vera Russell
Source:9603152
19th April 1924
1927
children
Kenneth Russell
Source:9603152
20th February 1927
1931
children
Arthur Russell
Source:9603152
14th February 1931
1934
discharge
Source:9603152
30th June 1934
1935
children
Audrey Russell
Source:9603152
1935
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
77992
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3863022
service
British Army
Corporal
77992
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3863022
1973
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:8665894
2nd January 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 9390042 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 77992 | Royal Field Artillery | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 77992 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John George Russell | son | 31st July 1920 | |
| Sidney Russell | son | 19th June 1921 | |
| Richard Russell | son | 27th October 1922 | |
| Vera Russell | daughter | 19th April 1924 | |
| Kenneth Russell | son | 20th February 1927 | |
| Arthur Russell | son | 14th February 1931 | |
| Audrey Russell | daughter | 1935 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Doris Houchen | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
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John Edward RussellJohn is photographed in uniform with two of his sisters. The brass shoulder title of RFA on his epaulette; he has the rank insignia of Corporal and the trade badge of a Farrier. Near his cuff are three overseas service chevrons.
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John Edward RussellIn uniform, he served with the Royal Field Artillery
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John Edward Russell_Attestation recordCopy of Attestation record page 1Contributed by:
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John Edward Russell_Attestation recordCopy of attestation record page 2Contributed by:
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John Edward Russell_Military historyCopy of statement of services documentContributed by:
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John Edward Russell_Military historyCopy of military history documents page 2Contributed by:
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John Edward Russell_Military historyCopy of military history documents page 3Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kathryn33095 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kathryn33095 | |
| Royal Artillery attestations 1883-1942 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
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Multimedia
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| John Edward Russell_Attestation record | Kathryn33095 | |
| John Edward Russell_Attestation record | Kathryn33095 | |
| John Edward Russell_Military history | Kathryn33095 | |
| John Edward Russell_Military history | Kathryn33095 | |
| John Edward Russell_Military history | Kathryn33095 |
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