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We remember George William Rugman
We remember George William Rugman
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Edward Rugman
Source:8807673
1887
1888
sibling
Herbert Rugman
Source:8807673
1888
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:8807673
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Effingham Road, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807673
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Elizabeth Rugman
Source:8807673
1892
1893
sibling
Dorothy Rugman
Source:8807673
1893
1896
sibling
Frank Charles Rugman
Source:8807673
1896
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:8807680
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gardener Domestic
Not known
Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8807680
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 St Marys Road, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807680
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:8807683
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener Domestic
Not known
Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8807683
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Colley House Lodge, Reigate Heath, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807687
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:8807684
September 1915
1915
marriage
Rhoda Rugman nee Bellchambers
Source:8807684
1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
S/769
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:8807687
2nd September 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:8807687
3rd September 1916
1916
location
24 Reigate Heath, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807687
1916
enlistment
Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8807691
1916
death
Killed in Action
George William Rugman was killed in action at the time of the Battle of the Somme. He was 30.
The Somme Region Western Front
France
Source:8807687
3rd September 1916
burial
Longueval, Somme
France
Grave Reference: 9.C.7
Source:8807687
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Rugman |
| Source | 8807668 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Reigate Heath, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 3 Effingham Road, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 6 St Marys Road, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Colley House Lodge, Reigate Heath, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/769 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 8th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rugman nee Woods | mother | ||
| William Rugman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Rugman | brother | 1887 | |
| Herbert Rugman | brother | 1888 | |
| Elizabeth Rugman | sister | 1892 | |
| Dorothy Rugman | sister | 1893 | |
| Frank Charles Rugman | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoda Rugman nee Bellchambers | wife | 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Births Recorded Reigate Registration District Surrey | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded Reigate Registration District Surrey | Keith22624 | |
| CWGC Entry for S/769 Private George William Rugman The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Recorded Reigate Registration District Surrey | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Website Entry for G/15025 Private Frank Charles Rugman | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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