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We remember Leonard Ruff
We remember Leonard Ruff
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7399074
1897
service
British Army
Private
202159
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:3852461
1917
death
Source:7399074
23rd September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7399074
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Ruff |
| Source | 3852461 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202159 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private |
Media
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Excerpt from War Diary re death of Leonard RuffWar diary 2nd 5th S Staffs Regt for Leonard Ruff death 23Rd September 1917 at Bank FarmContributed by:
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Birmingham Mail 8 October 1917Newspaper article announcing the death of Leonard.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ruff | Dennis99171 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Ruff | Dennis99171 | |
| Medal Card | Dennis99171 | |
| Excerpt from War Diary re death of Leonard Ruff | Dennis99171 | |
| Birmingham Mail 8 October 1917 | Dennis99171 | |
| Memorial at Tyne Cot | Dennis99171 | |
| Private Leonard Ruff | Dennis99171 |
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