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We remember Wilfred Arthur Rudge
We remember Wilfred Arthur Rudge
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Source:3851570
11th November 1895
1918
marriage
Hannah Coleman
Source:3851570
March 1918
service
British Army
4601
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3851570
service
British Army
Corporal 2nd
129607
Royal Engineers
Source:3851570
1971
death
Unknown
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:3851570
5th April 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Arthur |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Rudge |
| Source | 3851570 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4601 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | |||
| British Army | 129607 | Royal Engineers | Corporal 2nd |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Swann | mother | ||
| Arthur Ephraim Rudge | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Coleman | wife | March 1918 |
Media
Media
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Part of a photo taken on his wedding dayIn the uniform of the Royal Engineers.He served in "H" Special Company.
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Wilfreds MedalsPicture showing from left to right.The Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1939-1945 The Defence Medal as he served in the Home Guard during WW2Contributed by:
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"H" Special Company,Royal EngineersI think this photograph would have been taken after November 1917,as Wilfred Rudge second row from front and first seated on the right does have his MM ribbon above his breast pocket.( Awarded November 1917 ).Contributed by:
Jon62025
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Part of a photo taken on his wedding day | Jon62025 | |
| Birth Certificate | Jon62025 | |
| Wedding Certificate | Jon62025 | |
| Wilfred and Hannah on their Wedding Day | Jon62025 | |
| Wilfreds Medals | Jon62025 | |
| Extract from Harborne News | Jon62025 | |
| "H" Special Company,Royal Engineers | Jon62025 |
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We remember Wilfred Arthur Rudge
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