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We remember Robert Tor Russell
We remember Robert Tor Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1911
employment
Architects Assistant
Source:9149923
1911
1911
location
Gosmore, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9149923
1911
1917
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
Reserve of Officers
Source:9149864
10th May 1917
1917
service
Indian Army
Captain
Reserve of Officers
Source:9196440
10th May 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9149926
20th June 1917
1972
death
Tiverton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9196444
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Tor |
| Initials | RT |
| Last Name | Russell, |
| Source | 9149926 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosmore, Hitchin, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | Reserve of Officers | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Reserve of Officers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. R T Russell appears as "Punjab Light Horse".
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RT Russell, Cox, BMS IV, c1901Bedford Modern School collection, Beds Archives (BMS/P159)
Contributed by:
Jenny59819
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Selena49658 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Capt, 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| Wikipedia Entry on the List of Old Bedford Modernians for R T Russell CIE, DSO | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| RT Russell, Cox, BMS IV, c1901 | Jenny59819 |
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