William Ruthven

Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross
Person human Q8017875
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William Ruthven

Summary

William Ruthven is a human[1]. His place of birth was Collingwood[2]. He was born on +1893-05-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on +1970-01-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • William Ruthven's place of birth was Collingwood[2].
  • William Ruthven passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • William Ruthven was born on +1893-05-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Ruthven died on +1970-01-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Ruthven is buried at Fawkner Memorial Park[8].
  • William Ruthven held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • William Ruthven's professions included soldier[6].
  • William Ruthven's professions included politician[7].
  • William Ruthven held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[10].
  • William Ruthven held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[11].
  • William Ruthven received the Victoria Cross[12].
  • William Ruthven's image is recorded as Bill Ruthven in WWII.jpg[13].
  • William Ruthven is recorded as male[14].
  • William Ruthven's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Ruthven was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[16].
  • William Ruthven's military branch is recorded as Australian Army[17].
  • William Ruthven's Commons category is recorded as William Ruthven (VC)[18].
  • William Ruthven's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[19].
  • William Ruthven's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 7723296[20].
  • William Ruthven's participated in conflict is recorded as Gallipoli Campaign[21].
  • William Ruthven's participated in conflict is recorded as Western Front[22].
  • William Ruthven's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Fromelles[23].
  • William Ruthven's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[24].
  • William Ruthven's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/04fyqv[25].
  • William Ruthven's family name is recorded as Ruthven[26].

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Origins and Family

William Ruthven's place of birth was Collingwood[2]. He was born on +1893-05-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[10].

Recognition

William Ruthven received the Victoria Cross[12].

Personal Life

William Ruthven was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[16].

Death and Burial

William Ruthven died on +1970-01-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Fawkner Memorial Park[8].

FAQs

Where was William Ruthven born?

William Ruthven was born in Collingwood[2].

Where did William Ruthven die?

William Ruthven passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did William Ruthven do for work?

William Ruthven worked as soldier[6] and politician[7].

What awards did William Ruthven receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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