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World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment
Pte. Jack Rushton
British Army 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment
from:Knutsford
(d.8th May 1915)
Jack Rushton was 18 years when he died, having joined up in March of the same year.
He is my great uncle on my mother's side of the family. He was the second young member of our family as the following day the 9th May 1915 on my mother's side of the family they lost Thomas Drinkwater aged 17 years. He died at Aubers Ridge, with the Royal Irish Rifles. I still think of them although I never knew them. We must never forget what all these brave men did for us and perpetuate their remembrance. Thank you.
Spr. Norman James Rushton
British Army 95th Field Coy. Royal Engineers
Norman James Rushton served as Sapper 95th R.E. Field Company. I've been researching his service in Working with R.E. Sappers Museum. I have the War Diary leading to their orders transferring them to Italy and N.J. Rushton's military record.
Pte. William Henry Rushton
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. William Rushton
British Army 7th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment
from:Kidsgrove, Staffordshire
(d.7th Jan 1916)
William Rushton served with 7th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment.
Pte. George Rushworth
British Army 8th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Hull, Yorkshire,
(d.16th August 1917)
Tom Rushworth
Royal Australian Navy HMAS Australia
from:Australia
Tom Rushworth served with the fledgling Royal Australian Navy, enlisting on 12 November 1915 as an Engine Room Artificer. Rushworth, originally from Manchester in England, was living in Collingwood, Victoria at the time and working as a fitter and turner. He initially worked aboard the HMAS Cerberus but was transferred to HMAS Australia in May 1916, with which he spent the rest of his wartime service.
Rushworth accompanied the Australia throughout its North Sea operations until late October 1918 when he transferred to work at the HMA London Depot. After the war, Tom Rushworth continued employment with the RAN, transferring through a number of ships until 1929 when, after fourteen years of service, he was discharged.
Sgt. Robert Rusk
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Darlington
T Russell was still serving in 1920
Pte. Albert Rusling
British Army 10th (Hull Commercials) Btn. D Coy. East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Kingston-upon-Hull
(d.16th Apr 1918)
Albert Rusling served with D Coy, 10th Btn (Hull Commercials) East Yorkshire Regiment, he is buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery He was the son of George Edward and Hannah Rebecca Rusling (nee Cowlam) of 93, Walcott Street, Hessle Rd., Hull. Sibling of, George William (1878-1962), Amy Elizabeth (1879-1882), Florence Ada (1881-1950), Robert Arthur (1882-1939), Charles Albert (1884-1884), Ethel Anne (1886-1887), Ernest (1887-1911), Walter (1889-1953), James Henry (1891-1969), Clara (1892-1982), Amy Elizabeth (1896-1965), Elsie (1897-1916), Stanley (1899-), Charles Edward (1902-1903), Grace (1903-1920) and Frederick Charles (1905-1987).
Col/Sgt. Charles Henry James Russ
British Army 6th Btn. Royal Munster Fusiliers
from:Woolwich
Rifleman William Percy Russ
British Army 1/9th.London Regiment 3rd County of London Brigade
from:Brixton
William Percy Russ was the grandfather that I did not meet. In peacetime he was a water pipe joint maker (a jointer.) He was born on 9 April 1890, at 3, Bartley St., Cornwell Rd., Brixton Hill and returned there after WW1. He served in WW1 as a Rifleman in the 9th London Regiment, (3rd. County of London Brigade.) History off the net. 1/9th (City of London) Battalion TF (Queen Victoria's Rifles). August 1914 : in Westminster. Part of 3rd London Brigade, 1st London Division. November 1914 : left the Division and moved to France, landing at (Le) Havre on 5 November 1914. 27 November 1914 : transferred to 13th Brigade, 5th Division. 10 February 1916 : transferred to 169th Brigade, 56th Division. 1 February 1918 : transferred to 175th Brigade, 58th Division, absorbing 2/9th and becoming 9th Bn. He was devastated by his wife (Nellie's) death and volunteered for Front Line duties. He sustained severe injuries which never healed. As he was unable to cope with a young baby, other members of the Russ family (Fred and Ethel) stepped in to look after Helen, then 10 months old. She was then fostered in Reigate by Ethel's parents (the Whiting family.) When she returned to London after Mrs. Whiting, died she lived with Walter and Minnie Russ and their family for 3 years, before moving to stay with some of her Mother's relations. After the war, William lived with his sister, Charlotte, until his death at the age of 44. Mum remembered her dressing his wounds. He died of Pulmonary T.B. at 75, Lambeth Rd. I sent for a copy of his War Record, but sadly, like 60% of the WW1 Army Records they were destroyed during WW2 by bombing, fire or water damage. I did however manage to get some information when I visited the PRO at Kew and a copy of his medal entitlement. Attached is a copy of his War Medal entitlement. He doesn't seem to have got a war pension - in spite of his injuries.
Pte. William Stoddart Russ
Australian Imperial Force 2nd Remount Unit
from:Brisbane Queensland, Australia
My Grandad, William Stoddart Russ, joined the 2nd Remount Unit in 1915. He was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and was 22 years 9 months when he enlisted. He served firstly in Egypt, but moved to many different places. He returned to Brisbane in 1920.
Rfmn. William Percy Russ
British Army 1/9btn (Queen Victoria's Rifles) Btn London Regiment
from:Brixton
Rifleman William Percy Russ British Army served with the 1/9th Btn Queen Victoria's Rifles London Regiment.
Pte. W. Russel
British Army 1st Btn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
(d.5th Jan 1917)
Lt. Russell
Australian Imperial Forces 3rd Australian Tunnelling Coy.
Pte. Alexander Russell
British Army 12th Btn. Highland Light Infantry
from:Chapelhall
(d.13th Sep 1916)
Alexander Russell was killed in action on the 13th of September 1916 and is buried in the Flatiron Copse Cemetery in France. He resided at Chapelhall and enlisted at Holytown, Lanarkshire
Pte. Alexander Russell
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. Alfred Horace Russell
British Army 1/6th Btn. North Staffordshire Regiment
from:Aston
(d.5th Mar 1918)
Rfm Christopher Russell
British Army 15th Btn Royal Irish Rifles
from:Dundrum, Co. Down
(d.1st Jul 1916)
Pte. Christopher Russell
British Army 15th (North Belfast) Battalion Royal Irish Rifles
from:Dundrum
(d.1st July 1916)
Christopher joined the Reserve Battalion from his home town of Dundrum. He was called up to the 15th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles some time after the end of 1915. He was killed in the morning of the 1st July 1916. He was part of an advanced patrol before the main attack that fateful day. He was confirmed as missing to his family, and his brother put a notice into the local paper asking returning soldiers if they had any news of him.
Christopher still has family in the Dundrum area and he will always be remembered with great honour and pride by his family. His name is engraved in the memorial at Kilmegan Parish Church where he worshipped.
Pte Francis Arthur Russell
British Army 10th Btn Royal Warwickshire
from:Bristol
Pte Francis Morris Russell
British Army 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment
from:Chale, Isle of Wight
(d.10th August 1917)
Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Russell, of Week Farm, Ventnor, received news on Tuesday last that their son, Pte. Francis M. Russell, of the 14th Hants, attached M.G. Company, had been wounded by bullet in his right shoulder. He has been serving in France for the last 4 months. We are glad to say his wound is not serious and that he is now in Hospital in England doing well. Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Russell, of Week Farm, have received the sad news that their son, Pte. Francis M. Russell, was killed in action in Flanders on August 10th. His company officer has written: "It is with sincere regret that I have to inform you that your son was killed on the night of the 10th inst. He was accompanying an officer who was on duty, and a shell fell quite near them, killing your son instantly and severely wounded the officer. I would ask you to accept the very sincere sympathy of the officers of the company. He was one of our best and most reliable men, and a brave soldier.
Stoker. Fred Russell
Royal Navy HMS Black Prince
from:8 Bath Street, Stockton on Tees
(d.31st May 1916)
Fred Russell was killed in action during the Battle of Jutland.
Stkr. George J.E. Russell
Royal Navy H.M.S. Proserpine
from:Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
(d.18th July 1916)
George J. E. Russell died on the 18th July 1916, aged 29 and is buried in the Basra War Memorial in Iraq. He was the son of Frank and Sarah Russell, of 1, Bindon Place, Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
Stkr. George J.E. Russell
Royal Navy HMS Proserpine
from:Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
(d.18th Jul 1917)
George Russell died on 18th July 1917, aged 29. He is buried in the Basra War Cemetery in Iraq. He was the son of Frank and Sarah Russell of 1 Bindon Place, Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
Pte. Henry Friend Russell
British Army 24th Btn. London Regiment
from:London
(d.23rd May 1918)
Nothing is known by his family about the circumstances of Henry Russell's death, so if anyone can help with information it would be very much appreciated.
John Fox Russell VC MC
British Army Royal Welch Fusiliers
from:Wales
(d.6 November 1917)
Capt. John Fox Russell VC, MC.
British Army att. 1st/6th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Royal Army Medical Corps
from:Holyhead, Wales
(d.6th Nov 1917)
Captain John Fox Russell VC MC served in the Royal Army Medical Corps and was attached to the 1/6th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the 6th November 1917, age 24. He is buried in Beersheba War Cemetery in Israel. He was the son of William Fox Russell and Ethel Maria Fox Russell, of 5, Victoria Terrace, Holyhead.
An extract from The London Gazette (No. 30491), dated 8th Jan., 1918, records the following:-
For most conspicuous bravery displayed in action until he was killed. Capt. Russell repeatedly went out to attend the wounded under murderous fire from snipers and machine guns, and, in many cases where no other means were at hand, carried them in himself although almost exhausted. He showed the highest possible degree of valour.
Capt. John Fox Russell VC, MC.
British Army Att. 1st/6th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Royal Army Medical Corps
from:Holyhead, Wales
(d.6th Nov 1917)
John Fox Russell was the son of William and Ethel Maria Fox Russell, of 5, Victoria Terrace, Holyhead. he was killed in action on the 6th November 1917, aged 24, and is buried=in the Beersheba War Cemetery in Israel.
An extract from The London Gazette (No. 30491), dated 8th Jan. 1918. records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery displayed in action until he was killed. Capt. Russell repeatedly went out to attend the wounded under murderous fire from snipers and machine guns, and, in many cases where no other means were at hand, carried them in himself although almost exhausted. He showed the highest possible degree of valour."
Pte. John Lowther Russell
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. John Robert Russell
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
served with 19th & 18th DLI
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