Eric Russell (1898–1986)
Eric Russell, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
ERIC RUSSELL was born on 14th April, 1898, at Elsternwick, Victoria, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Russell. He was educated at the Brighton Grammar School, and the Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne. He joined the service of the Bank at Flinders Street West, Melbourne, on 14th May, 1916.
Eric Russell enlisted on 24th February, 1917. He left Australia on 16th July, 1917, and was in France until 18th February, 1919, joining his unit (the 58th Battalion) on 1st January, 1918, and gaining promotion to corporal in the following September. He returned to Australia in January, 1920, and was discharged on 16th February.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, RUSSELL ERIC (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Russell, Nelly Maude (mother)
- Russell, Edwin Robey (father)
- Russell, Elizabeth Wilmot (sister)
Citation details
'Russell, Eric (1898–1986)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/russell-eric-23028/text32325, accessed 9 May 2025.
Eric Russell, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
11 April,
1898
Elsternwick, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
9 October,
1986
(aged 88)
Busselton,
Western Australia,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.