Nelson Russell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 July 1897 Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland |
| Died | 20 October 1971 (aged 74) Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1950 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 9593 |
| Unit | Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| Commands | Ulster Independent Infantry Brigade Group (1947–50) Belfast Sub-Area (1945) 38th (Irish) Infantry Brigade (1942–44) 6th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers (c. 1940) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Brigadier Nelson Russell, CB, DSO, MC (b. 7 July 1897 − 20 October 1971) was a British Army officer who served in both world wars.[1][2] Russell represented Ireland in both cricket and field hockey. He also played for Lisburn Cricket Club and Lisnagarvey Hockey Club.[1][3]
- ^ a b "British Army officer histories". Unit Histories. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ Doherty 2004, p. 129.
- ^ "A History Of Lisnagarvey Hockey Club 1901–1976 (Part 2)". lisburn.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.