Baker Russell

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Lieutenant-General Sir Baker Creed Russell GCB, KCMG (born 1837, Maitland, N.S.W., Australia, died November 25, 1911, Folkestone, Kent) was an Australian born British Army officer.

He was the son of the Hon. William Russell, formerly a Major in the 73rd Regiment. He served in the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War and was a member of the Wolseley ring.

[edit] External links

  • South African War: Sir Baker Russell
  • Baden Powell's First Commanding Officer


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