Rank: Gunner
Regimental Number: 24519
Place of Birth: Stalybridge England
Address: Riverside Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, T Ruffley
Enlistment Date: 15 January 1916
Unit Name: Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 2
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Blacksmith
Date of Death: 13 May 1917
Place of Burial: Strand Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No.8) Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium
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History
Only Son of Thomas and Susan Ruffley of Riverside Rd, East Fremantle, WA. Born in Stalybridge, Lancs, England.
On 3 August 1916, he was charged at sea (HMAT A37) with being absent without leave for 1-day breaking ship at Cape Town. He was admonished and forfeited one days’ pay.
He was admitted to the Military Hospital at Devonport on disembarkation on 25 August 1916.
He was classified Class A on 13 September 1916 and proceeded to France on 24
November 1916 with the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column.
He was remustered as a Gunner on 20 April 1917.
He was detached to the 3rd Division Trench Mortar Batteries on 21 April 1917.
Wed 13 May 1925 Family Notice. RUFFLEY — In sad remembrance of our dearly beloved and only son and brother, Ernest,
killed in action, Belgium, on May 13, 1917, aged 19 years. We miss his footsteps, we miss his smile, Our hearts are broken just for a while; Then we shall pass within the gate, God comfort, God help us while we wait.
—Inserted by his father, mother, and sister.
RUFFLEY. — In loving memory of our dear nephew, Gunner Ernest Ruffley, aged 19 years who was killed in action, somewhere in Belgium, on May 13, 1917. His parents mourn their loved one's fate. Who died to bring them fame; True to country, King, and mate, Leaving a spotless name.
-Inserted by his loving uncle and aunt, Ernest. and Sarah Machin, Sydney, Stanley, and Doris cousins.
RUFFLEY- In loving memory of Ernie, killed in action on May 13, Rest in peace.
- Inserted by his cousin Doris, and Jack
