Basic Details
Surname
Ruddy
Forenames
J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked in a dyeworks before he enlisted in March 1916. He was the brother of James who is also commemorated on this memorial and both brothers are on IWM 2738. John is also named on 2751 and his biographical, service and death details are shown there.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Prince of Wales`s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Lance Corporal
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action