William Worthington Russell

William W. Russell
Birth nameWilliam Worthington Russell
Born(1821-09-20)September 20, 1821
DiedOctober 31, 1862(1862-10-31) (aged 41)
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1843 - 1862
Rank Major
Battles / warsMexican–American War
Raid on Harper's Ferry
American Civil War

William Worthington Russell (September 20, 1821 – October 31, 1862) was a United States Marine Corps officer who served as the paymaster of the U.S. Marine Corps during the mid-19th century.