Biography
Born 27 January 1893 in Holyhead, attended Thomas Ellis School, Holyhead, won the MC at the first battle of Gaza and the VC on 6 November 1917 in Palestine, "For conspicuous bravery displayed in action. Until he was killed, Captain Russell repeatedly went out to attend the wounded under murderous fire from snipers and machine guns and in many cases when no other means were at hand carried them himself although almost exhausted. He showed the greatest possible degree of valour."