He was born in the Municipal Hospital, Niagara Falls, Ontario on 15 April 1913 to Caroline (née Partridge) and Clarence Brockbank.

[1] His work was published in numerous magazines and journals, including Lilliput, Motor and Punch.

During World War II undertook convoy duties in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, with the rank of lieutenant.

[1] The Russell Brockbank Partnership was set up by his family to commemorate his life and works.

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