Basic Details Surname Ruffell Forenames William F. 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) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ordinary Telegraphist Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Telegraphist Death and Burial details Country of death Gulf of Finland Year of death 1919 Month of death September Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Ship sunk by Mine Manner of death reference Other