Baker Russell

Baker Russell

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.

External links

* [http://www.pinetreeweb.com/saw-russell.htm South African War: Sir Baker Russell]
* [http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-baker.htm Baden Powell's First Commanding Officer]


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