DIX, Russell Bruce Elliott

DIX, Russell Bruce Elliott – A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WW1
SERVICE NO : 14871
RANK : Driver
UNIT : 1st Division Transport
ENLISTMENT DATE : 19/05/1917
AGE : 19
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Brisbane, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Brisbane, Queensland
RELIGION : Baptist
OCCUPATION : Shop Assistant
DATE OF DEATH : 1/09/1978
PLACE OF BURIAL : Sherwood, Queensland

MEMORIALS : Warwick State High School Roll of Honour, Warwick War Memorial Gates

View this person’s Service File : DIX, Russell Bruce Elliott

NOTES : Russell was educated at Warwick State High School. He also served as a Leading Aircraftman in RAAF Headquarters during WWII. His parents were George Elliott and Margaret Emily Dix and his wife was Isabelle Barbara Dix (nee Gibson). Their son Garnet Elliott Dix B/3197 also served during WWII with the Royal Australian Navy.

Read about Southern Downs Military History here.