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We remember Francis Dudley Rugman K
We remember Francis Dudley Rugman K
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Dorothy Ellen Marguerite Rugman
Source:8811531
1889
1891
sibling
Gilbert William Webb Rugman
Source:8811531
1891
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8811531
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Lodge, Iron Acton, near Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8811531
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 15
Source:8811592
June 1910
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8811532
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Brynmelyn School, Landemann Circus, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8811532
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:3853148
31st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2554
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:3853148
31st March 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3853148
31st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:8811535
6th September 1915
1915
commission
Regular
Source:8811535
15th September 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8811536
15th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:8811546
15th March 1916
1919
service
British Army
Captain
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:8811550
1st January 1919
1926
location
c/o Finance Department, Sudan Government, Khartoum
Sudan
their own address
Source:3853148
17th January 1926
1930
dates
Age 36
Source:8811607
1930
1930
marriage
Cyrille Maud Rugman nee Barclay
Source:8811607
1930
1939
employment
Financial Secretary
The Sudan Government
Khartoum
Sudan
Source:8811550
2nd January 1939
1942
children
Francis M B Rugman
Source:8811607
1942
1944
dates
Age 49
Source:8811563
25th August 1944
1944
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
322944
Source:8811563
25th August 1944
1946
service
British Army
Brigadier
322944
General Staff
Source:8811564
1st April 1946
1946
location
66 Harley House, Marylebone Road, St Marylebone, London NW1
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8811668
1st April 1946
1946
dates
Age 51
Source:8811520
2nd April 1946
1946
death
Unknown
Francis Dudley Rugman died in World War II London whilst serving as a Brigadier in the British Army. (A Casualty List entry dated the day he died recorded him as Dangerously Ill). He was 51.
Royal Mansions Hospital, Ravenscourt Park, London
United Kingdom
Source:8811520
Source:8811668
2nd April 1946
burial
Golders Green, Hendon, London
United Kingdom
Panel 3
Source:8811520
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Dudley |
| Initials | FD |
| Last Name | Rugman K |
| Source | 3853148 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Harley House, Marylebone Road, St Marylebone, London NW1 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1946 | |
| Brynmelyn School, Landemann Circus, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Lodge, Iron Acton, near Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| c/o Finance Department, Sudan Government, Khartoum | Sudan | their own address | known 17th January 1926 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2554 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Acting Captain | ||
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | 322944 | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 322944 | General Staff | Brigadier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CMG MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis M B Rugman | son | 1942 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Andrews Rugman nee Webb | mother | ||
| Francis Rugman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Ellen Marguerite Rugman | sister | 1889 | |
| Gilbert William Webb Rugman | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrille Maud Rugman nee Barclay | wife | 1930 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| World War II CWGC Entry for Sir Francis Dudley Rugman KCMG MC | Keith22624 | |
| Births Recorded Chipping Sodbury Registration District Gloucestershire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 15 September 1915 Page 9210 - Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 15 March 1916 Page 2882 - Military Cross Citation | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 1 January 1919 Page 66 - Bar Added to Military Cross | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 16 November 1937 Page 7184 - Awarded Order of the Nile | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 2 January 1939 Page 6 - Awarded CMG | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 11 June 1942 Page 2480 - Made KCMG | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 25 August 1944 Page 3945 - Made 2nd Lieutenant in WWII | Keith22624 | |
| Army Roll of Honour 1939-1945 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Recorded Chipping Sodbury Registration District Gloucestershire | Keith22624 | |
| GRO Consular Marriages (1849-1965) Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Website Entry for 64901 Gunner Gilbert William Webb Rugman | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brigadier's Insignia | Keith22624 | |
| A Gloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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