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We remember Thomas Ruffles
We remember Thomas Ruffles
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1893
enlistment
Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:6983923
10th June 1893
1893
service
British Army
Private
3560
Suffolk Regiment
Source:3852883
10th June 1893 - 6th March 1906
1906
service
British Army
Drummer
9102
South Wales Borderers
3rd Battalion
Source:6983923
6th March 1906
1917
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7961422
1st January 1917
1918
discharge
Source:6983923
21st December 1918
service
British Army
Drummer
9102
South Wales Borderers
Source:6983923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Ruffles |
| Source | 3852883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9102 | South Wales Borderers | Drummer | ||
| British Army | 9102 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | 3560 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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