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258233 Pte. Christopher Russell British Army 15th (North Belfast) Battalion Royal Irish Rifles from:Dundrum (d.1st July 1916) Christopher joined the Reserve Battalion from his home town of Dundrum. He was called up to the 15th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles some time after the end of 1915. He was killed in the morning of the 1st July 1916. He was part of an advanced patrol before the main attack that fateful day. He was confirmed as missing to his family, and his brother put a notice into the local paper asking returning soldiers if they had any news of him. Christopher still has family in the Dundrum area and he will always be remembered with great honour and pride by his family. His name is engraved in the memorial at Kilmegan Parish Church where he worshipped. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**