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We remember William Harold Ruff
We remember William Harold Ruff
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Richard Arthur Ruff
Source:9278388
1889
1891
sibling
Nellie Elizabeth Ruff
Source:9278388
1891
1893
1895
sibling
Phoebe Gertrude Ruff
Source:9278388
1895
1901
location
155 King Edwards Road, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278388
1901
service
British Army
Private
17218
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:3852508
service
British Army
Private
17218
Source:8964339
location
125, Milcote Rd., Bearwood, Smethwick, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8964339
1918
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:8964339
Source:9278385
2nd January 1918
burial
BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. K. 55
Source:8964339
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Harold |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Ruff |
| Source | 8964339 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125, Milcote Rd., Bearwood, Smethwick, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 155 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17218 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 17218 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Elizabeth Ruff | mother | ||
| Richard Ruff | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Arthur Ruff | brother | 1889 | |
| Nellie Elizabeth Ruff | sister | 1891 | |
| Phoebe Gertrude Ruff | sister | 1895 |
Media
Media
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Screen wall entryScreen wall entry for Private William H Ruff in Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham (Image: 04/05/2015)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Warwickshire Commonwealth War GravesMore about Warwickshire Commonwealth War Graves
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Screen wall entry | DR117137 |
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