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We remember John Ruff
We remember John Ruff
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1908
enlistment
Source:7696332
15th April 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Private
15267
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
HMS Black Prince
Source:8571918
15th April 1908
1912
marriage
Gertrude May Smith
Source:8571922
1912
location
421 Caledonian Road, Holloway, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8571918
1916
death
Killed in Action
When his ship, the cruiser HMS Black Prince, was sunk with all hands at the Battle of Jutland.
Source:8571918
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 22
Source:8571918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Ruff |
| Source | 7696332 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 Caledonian Road, Holloway, London | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15267 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | HMS Black Prince | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| John Ruff | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude May Smith | wife | 1912 |
Media
Media
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War memorial featuring Ruff, Gosport, HampshireSt Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BMD reference | Edward43379 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial featuring Ruff, Gosport, Hampshire | Edward43379 |
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