CSM Thomas William Russon, D.C.M. (41794) -
4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment
submitted by Martin Gregory (great uncle)
of danger" after his company's officers were killed.
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CSM Thomas William Russon, D.C.M. (41794) -
4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment |
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Born 28th May 1894 Dudley, Worcestershire,
died 1979 in Berkshire. At time of his marriage on 27th Oct 1915 he was a corporal in Oxford & Buckinghamshire
Light Infantry and at time of his daughters birth in March 1916 a sergeant
in 3rd Bn. Ox & Bucks. He later joined the 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regt.
as a Company Sergeant Major was awarded the D.C.M on 30th Sept 1918 for "an example of fine leadership and contempt of danger" after his company's officers were killed. |