Private Bruce M. Russell transferred form the 91st to the 186th Battalion, going overseas March 26th, 1917, and proceeding to France in August 1917, drafted to the 18th Battalion. He received gunshot wounds in the left leg and heel October 10th, 1918, entering hospital at Boulogne, France, and transferring one week later to Horton’s War Hospital, England. He returned to Canada Jan 1919.

Discharged at London Jan 10th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim Freedom Library

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	20
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Charing Cross, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farmer
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	November 18th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Silas W. Russell, Charing Cross. Mother- Mrs. Mary E. Russell. Sister- Mrs. Hannah Colenutt, Helen Russell. Brother- Charles Russell, Alexander Russell, Bert Russell, John Russell, Edward Russell, Norman Russell, Oatis Russell.

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