Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6269 – 27 Date of Birth 18/11/1894.  The son of Wilbert John and Mary Janet (nee Bentley) Mitton. Born on the family farm two miles west of Thamesville, ON. A single farmer living in Thamesville. Attestation: 24/03/1916 to No.2 CFA.

Russell served as an ambulance driver in the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. It is reported that he was awarded a medal for bravery “in the performance of his duties under fire.”

After his discharge from the Army he returned to Thamesville and with his fater-in-law William McKenzie started a large poultry farm and hatchery north of Jane St. in Thamesville. After losses from a fire and a depression conditions he terminated that business and moved to Rossland, British Columbia to prospect for gold which he had some success at.

Russell returned to Ontario and drove a fuel delivery truck for the White Rose Oil Company in the Windsor area. For a period of time he worked for the Ontario Department of Highways. Following the death of his first wife Gladys on 20 December, 1943 Russell operated a clothing store in Thamesville. He would later remarry Florence (nee Brown), they moved to Tilbury and operated a ladies wear store.

Russell passed away 20 April, 1965 his wife, affectionately known as “Brownie”, passed away 15 January, 1972 and both are buried in the Stewart Cemetery, Tilbury, ON.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Thamesville Herald Anniversarl Issue 1874-1974 - 8 Aug 1974, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6269 - 27, L. Mitton.

Birthplace

18/11/1894

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