Ruddy, William James
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | William James |
Surname | Ruddy |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-06-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Albert James Ruddy and Hazel Madeline Ruddy, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Husband of Phyllis Ruddy. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | R5615 |
Markings | QR-H |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Becklingen War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 13. C. 9. |
Epitaph | PSALM 23 HIS FAITH AND COURAGE NEVER FAILED |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 93 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/15648 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 27-06-1942 |
End Date | 28-06-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Syerston |
Day/Night Raid | Night (99% moon) |
Operation | Bremen |
Reason for Loss | Lost over Germany with crew of seven |