Rifleman

Thomas Russell

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Daniel and Mary Russell, of Okaihau, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
Relatives Who Are Also Casualties:
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Casualty

Service Number: 
38590
Name:
Thomas Russell
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
25 July 1894
Place of Birth:
Okaihau, Northland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mrs D Russell (mother), Okaihau, Bay of Islands
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Date of Enlistment:
15 October 1916
Locality on Enlistment: 
Okaihau, Bay of Islands
Place of Enlistment: 
Whangarei, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Employer:
J G Alexander, Okaihau
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 2 Battalion, D Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
26 August 1918
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death: 
22
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
16 February 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 78
Vessel:
Navua
Destination:
Devonport, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
I. C. 6.
Cemetery Location: 
France
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