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We remember Frank Russell
We remember Frank Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Johan
Source:8583380
1869
1871
sibling
Albert
Source:8583380
1871
1873
sibling
Thomas
Source:8583380
1873
1875
sibling
Ernest
Source:8583383
1875
1877
1880
sibling
Constance
Source:8583380
1880
1881
location
10 Winton Street, Alfriston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8583380
3rd April 1881
1891
location
Late Cat Street, Alfriston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8583383
5th March 1891
1896
enlistment
Source:8583373
1896
1901
children
Elizabeth
Source:9139284
1901
1906
children
Cyril
Source:9139284
1906
1908
children
Sydney
Source:9139284
1908
1911
location
HMS Haslar, Gosport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9139269
2nd March 1911
1911
children
Grace
Source:9139284
1911
marriage
Ellen Ellizabeth
Source:8583374
service
Royal Navy
Mechanician
284204
HMS Good Hope
Source:9139242
location
Alfriston Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8923528
1914
death
Killed in Action
Lost on HMS Good Hope at the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile.
Source:8583374
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 8583372 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Winton Street, Alfriston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Alfriston Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| HMS Haslar, Gosport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd March 1911 | |
| Late Cat Street, Alfriston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th March 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 284204 | HMS Good Hope | Mechanician |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | daughter | 1901 | |
| Cyril | son | 1906 | |
| Sydney | son | 1908 | |
| Grace | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Russell | mother | ||
| Jabez Russell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johan | brother | 1869 | |
| Albert | brother | 1871 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1873 | |
| Constance | sister | 1880 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ellizabeth | wife |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourMechanician Frank Russell, HMS Good Hope, is commeorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
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PictureThis is Frank Russell Mechanic. Royal Navy who lost his life on board HMS Good Hope near ChilleContributed by:
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Alfriston War MemorialFrank Russell is commemorated on the memorial plaque situated inside St Andrew's Parish Church, Alfriston.
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Alfriston Roll of HonourFrank Russell, Royal Navy, is mentioned in Alfriston's Roll of Honour.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914More about HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 188 - Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Bryan5462 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Hazel53187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| HMS Good Hope | John72644 | |
| Picture | Sue60594 | |
| Alfriston War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Alfriston Roll of Honour | John72644 |
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