Basic Details Surname Russell Forenames Gerald Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Francis Gerald War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R.F.A. and R.F.C. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) R. F. A. Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Lieutenant Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Apprentice Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Bapaume Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 28 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Died on Air Patrol Manner of death reference Killed in Action