Reginald Courtney RUSSELL - immigration

[peaches13]

Have sent for WW2 file through NAA may take up to 90 days as the file isn't open, will recieve all files and certificate in a binder according to the site, dosn't say what would be included in the paperwork, hopefully a bit more information on where he came from & when.
Indulged myself to a few credits on findmypast but no luck so far, the family just don't want to be found.
Is a possibility he didn't know his mothers surname.

Cheers
peaches

[cando]

It won't give you anything about his past life ie before enlistment other than when born place of birth, occupation and any previous military experience.  It is a record of his war service. 

I agree I doubt he knew his mother's surname...he may have been illegitimate

The birth cert is probably the only way to find out.

Cheers
Cando

[peaches13]

Might have to wait till next week to order cert, think I've spent enough money today.
Do you know of any way in which I can find out about His being a photo Journalist/press photographer.
His son remembers him saying he covered the big floods in Newcastle I think,
He lived at the Carlton Hotel in Scott street at the time.
Cheers
peaches

[cando]

Yes it is easy to get carried away when you are researching

Not at all knowledgeable about press photographers/journalists.  I suppose they may have some sort of association.  Honestly have no idea.  Perhaps some other chatter can help here.

Doesn't the son know anything about Reginald C's parents?

Cheers
Cando