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We remember Victor Chitts Rugman
We remember Victor Chitts Rugman
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Frederick William Rugman
Source:8809530
1887
1889
sibling
Emily Maria Rugman
Source:8809530
1889
1891
sibling
Florence Annie Rugman
Source:8809530
1891
1893
sibling
Alfred John Rugman
Source:8809530
1893
1896
1898
sibling
Joseph Henry Rugman
Source:8809530
1898
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8809529
31st March 1901
1901
location
Lower Morton, near Thornbury, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8809529
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Kate Louise Rugman
Source:8809530
1901
1906
sibling
Maurice George Known As George Rugman
Source:8809530
1906
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8809530
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
News Boy
A local newsagent
Lower Morton, near Thornbury, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8809530
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Lower Morton, near Thornbury, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8809530
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:3853173
21st May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
10826
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3853173
21st May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3853173
21st May 1915
1927
marriage
Ethel May Woodman
Source:8809536
1927 - 1928
1927
dates
Age 31
Source:8809536
December 1927
1928
dates
Age 32
Source:8809538
December 1928
1930
marriage
Doris Mabel Woodman
Source:8809553
1930
1930
dates
Age 33
Source:8809553
June 1930
1931
children
Bernard Victor Rugman
Source:8809553
1931
1939
dates
Age 42
Source:8809554
September 1939
1939
location
Thornbury Rural District, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8809554
September 1939
1943
children
Gwyneth Rugman
Source:8809553
1943
1953
location
70 Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8809557
28th December 1953
1953
dates
Age 57
Source:8809557
29th December 1953
1953
death
Not War Related
Victor Chitts Rugman died some 35 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 57.
Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8809557
29th December 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Victor Chitts |
| Initials | VC |
| Last Name | Rugman |
| Source | 3853173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th December 1953 | |
| Lower Morton, near Thornbury, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lower Morton, near Thornbury, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Thornbury Rural District, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10826 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Victor Rugman | son | 1931 | |
| Gwyneth Rugman | daughter | 1943 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Chitts Rugman | father | ||
| Mary Ann Rugman nee Essex | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Rugman | brother | 1887 | |
| Emily Maria Rugman | sister | 1889 | |
| Florence Annie Rugman | sister | 1891 | |
| Alfred John Rugman | brother | 1893 | |
| Joseph Henry Rugman | brother | 1898 | |
| Kate Louise Rugman | sister | 1901 | |
| Maurice George Known As George Rugman | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May Woodman | wife | 1927 | |
| Doris Mabel Woodman | wife | 1930 |
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 Thornbury Registration District Gloucestershire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded Bedwellty Registration District Monmouthshire | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Recorded Bristol Registration District Gloucestershire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded Bedwellty Registration District Monmouthshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 25259 Private Frederick William Rugman | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 35893 Private Joseph Henry Rugman | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Regiment of Artillery Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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