James was the son of James and Agnes C. Russell; husband of Elizabeth A. Russell nee Hennell, of Prestonfield, Edinburgh. B. Sc. (Edin.). His son, David Scott Russell, also died on service.
A Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Engineers, H.Q. 33 C.R.E. Works. Service Number: 104650.
Country of Service United Kingdom.
Casualty of War: James died as the result of an accident while on war service. His remains were recovered and buried at Beirut War Cemetery.
A Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Engineers, H.Q. 33 C.R.E. Works. Service Number: 104650.
Country of Service United Kingdom.
Casualty of War: James died as the result of an accident while on war service. His remains were recovered and buried at Beirut War Cemetery.
James was the son of James and Agnes C. Russell; husband of Elizabeth A. Russell nee Hennell, of Prestonfield, Edinburgh. B. Sc. (Edin.). His son, David Scott Russell, also died on service.
A Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Engineers, H.Q. 33 C.R.E. Works. Service Number: 104650.
Country of Service United Kingdom.
Casualty of War: James died as the result of an accident while on war service. His remains were recovered and buried at Beirut War Cemetery.
A Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Engineers, H.Q. 33 C.R.E. Works. Service Number: 104650.
Country of Service United Kingdom.
Casualty of War: James died as the result of an accident while on war service. His remains were recovered and buried at Beirut War Cemetery.
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL
J. R. RUSSELL
ROYAL ENGINEERS
21ST JULY 1943 AGE 47
(CROSS)
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Commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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