John Tinsley Russell Explained

John Tinsley Russell
Birth Date:11 November 1904
Birth Place:Hastings, New Zealand
Death Place:Egypt
Resting Place:Alamein Memorial
Nationality:New Zealand
Occupation:Farmer
Spouse:Rosamund Russell (nee Rolleston)
Mother:Gertrude Russell
Father:Andrew Hamilton Russell

John Tinsley Russell (11 November 1904 – 6 September 1942) was an officer in the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the Second World War. He was second in command of the New Zealand Divisional Cavalry, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He later commanded the 22nd Battalion until he was killed in action in Egypt in September 1942.[1]

He was the son of Andrew Hamilton Russell, notable for his leadership of the New Zealand Division during the First World War.

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Notes

  1. Web site: John Tinsley Russell New Zealand War Graves Project. nzwargraves.org.nz. 2020-05-07.
  2. Web site: John Tinsley Russell - Auckland Cenotaph. Auckland Museum. 2020-05-07.

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