Gilbert Byng Alwyne Russell

Gilbert Byng Alwyne Russell (1 June 1875 – 28 May 1942) was a British military officer and banker, who made his home at Mottisfont.

In early 1900, he joined his regiment in South Africa during the Second Boer War, and took part in operations in the Orange Free State from April to May 1900, followed by the action at Biddulphsberg (May 1900) and Wittebergen (July 1900).

After the end of hostilities in May 1902, he left Cape Town the following month on board the SS City of Vienna,[1] arriving at Southampton in late July.

[3] Russell and his wife had lived in Prince's Gate, South Kensington, London, as well as Heveningham Hall (Suffolk) and Stanway House (Gloucestershire).

After Russell's death, his wife made arrangements for Mottisfont and its 2,080 acres (840 ha) estate to be preserved with the National Trust.