Basic Details Surname Ruddick Forenames John Grindrod Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) South Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Dozule, Normandy Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action