MED2121 Accession Number: MED2121

Description

A cross and wreath mark the grave in the Moascar War Cemetery, Plot 4, Row D, Grave 3, of 404059 Sergeant (Sgt) William Coxon Russell, RAAF pilot, of No. 229 Squadron RAF, who died 16 May 1942. Sgt Russell's promotion to Flying Officer had probably not reached his unit before his time of death. He was the son of Dr Eustace Russell, and Alice Maud Russell, of Labrador, Qld. Moascar War Cemetery is situated just off the main Ismailia-Cairo road.

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Accession Number
MED2121
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
May 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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