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We remember John William Russell
We remember John William Russell
Duplicate of J W Russell
Duplicate of J W Russell
Duplicate of J W Russell
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
1911
employment
gardener
Frensham
United Kingdom
Source:8639494
April 1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
50323
Royal Engineers
Source:3863350
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:3863350
1946
death
Not War Related
Grange Estate St Leonards Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8639494
25th December 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 3863350 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50323 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | mother | ||
| John Russell | father |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Russell.
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Russell.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Russell.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers roll of honourMore about Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers roll of honour
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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"Gardeners" enlisting during the First World WarMore about "Gardeners" enlisting during the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Guest post by David Underdown: Lt J W Russell MC DCM MM RE, Dorking | David114 | |
| 1939 Register - Russell Household, Oil Fuel Depot, Portland, Dorset | David114 | |
| 1939 register - Dynott [Dymott] hosuehold | David114 | |
| Book 7: Gazette of Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross; Pages 150 - 223. | David114 | |
| John William Russell | David114 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John William Russell
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