Basic Details Surname Ruff Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) west Riding Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 17 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action