Basic Details Surname Ruxton Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Wilfrid War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information is sourced from the North East War Memorials Project (see References). He died in an accident. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 29 Manner of death reference Other