Fred Russell
Fred Russell served with the South Wales Borderers and was killed in action in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) in April 1917.
The information on Fred Russell has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | Fred Russell |
| Date of Death | 30th April 1917 |
| Place of Death | Mesopotamia |
| Age at Death | 20 |
| Unit and Regiment | South Wales Borderers; 4th Bn. |
| Rank | Private |
| Service Number | 27811 |
| Personal Information | Born in Brecon. Lodged with sister, Mrs William Lewis, at 11 Church Terrace, Ystradgynlais. He went to India with the Brecknocks on October 1914 |
| Cemetery | BASRA MEMORIAL - IRAQ; Panel 16 and 62.. |
| Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Family Details | Son of Mr. Henry Russell Llanfaes, Brecon |
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From the Labour Voice newspaper, 2nd June 1917 :-
KILLED IN ACTION
Intimation has been received that Private Fred Russell, of the Brecknocks, was killed in action on April 30th in Mesopotamia. Pte. Russell, Brecon, joined up on the first day of the war and was an old volunteer. He was a single man and lodged with his sister, Mrs. William Lewis, at Church Terrace. On Sunday evening the church was packed on the occasion of a memorial service, when the Rev. Jas. Jones B.A. officiated. Appropriate hymns and Psalms were sung and the “Dead March” played by Mr. Williams. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved relatives.