William Ruthven
Full name:
William Ruthven, VC
Born:
Occupation:
Mechanical Engineer
Fate:
Repatriated to Australia
Highest rank:
Major
Enlistment:
Decorations/ commendations:
Victoria Cross (VC), World War I service medals, World War II service medals, Coronation medals
Service:
Australian Army
Conflict:
World War I 1914-1918
Military event:
Attack at Fromelles 1916, Gallipoli Campaign 1915, Western Front 1916-1918
Unit:
22nd Australian Infantry Battalion AIF, 3rd Australian Garrison Battalion CMF