Basic Details Surname Ruddy Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2747 and 2751 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) W Yorks Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Cambrai Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 20 Age at death 39 Manner of death reference Killed in Action