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We remember Henry Rugman
We remember Henry Rugman
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Charles Thomas Rugman
Source:8807016
1872
1873
sibling
Emily Caroline Rugman
Source:8807016
1873
1874
sibling
Charlotte Rugman
Source:8807016
1874
1876
sibling
Florence Rugman
Source:8807016
1876
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:8807016
3rd April 1881
1881
location
29 Brunswick Close, Clerkenwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807016
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:8807017
5th April 1891
1891
location
2 York Street, Charlton, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807017
5th April 1891
1900
dates
Age 19
Source:8807019
March 1900
1900
marriage
Elizabeth Rugman nee Childs
Source:8807019
1900
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:8807020
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
Not known
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8807020
31st March 1901
1901
location
3 Reeds Buildings, Henry Street, Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807020
31st March 1901
1901
children
Emily Lilian Rugman
Source:8807020
1901
1908
children
Violet May Bragg
Source:8807021
16th September 1908
1908
location
1 Broad Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807021
1908
1914
children
William Henry Bragg
Source:8807021
29th January 1914
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:8807021
17th August 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Not known
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8807021
17th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8807021
17th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12999
The Prince of Wales’ (North Staffordshire Regiment)
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:8807021
17th August 1914 - 26th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
16309
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8807021
27th April 1915 - 9th May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3853154
4th May 1915 - 12th October 1916
1915
service
British Army
Private
16309
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:8807021
10th May 1915 - 12th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:7413661
12th October 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Henry Rugman was recorded as Missing Presumed Dead at the time of the Battle of the Somme. He was 36.
The Somme
France
Source:7413661
12th October 1916
burial
Thiepval, Somme
France
Pier and Face 6 A and 6 B
Source:7413661
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Rugman |
| Source | 3853154 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Broad Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1908 | |
| 2 York Street, Charlton, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 29 Brunswick Close, Clerkenwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 3 Reeds Buildings, Henry Street, Woolwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12999 | The Prince of Wales’ (North Staffordshire Regiment) | 8th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16309 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16309 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Lilian Rugman | daughter | 1901 | |
| Violet May Bragg | daughter | 16th September 1908 | |
| William Henry Bragg | son | 29th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rugman nee Briers | mother | ||
| Charles Rugman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Thomas Rugman | brother | 1872 | |
| Emily Caroline Rugman | sister | 1873 | |
| Charlotte Rugman | sister | 1874 | |
| Florence Rugman | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rugman nee Childs | wife | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-17 | 5'8" |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Births Recorded Woolwich Registration District London | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded Woolwich Registration District London | Keith22624 | |
| Births Recorded Stafford Registration District | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment CapBadge | Keith22624 |
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