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Ruse, T W

Ribecourt British Cemetery, France Nord.

Ribecourt British Cemetery, France Nord

Lloyd Le Messurier Agnew

Private Thomas William Ruse
1st Battalion, Royal Guernsey Light Infantry
01/12/1917

Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Ruse, of 34, Glatgny Esplanade, Guernsey. Born and enlisted at Guernsey.

Died of wounds, aged 24 years

Thomas William Ruse

Remembered on:

Island (Bailiwick) Memorial, St Peter Port, Guernsey
St John's Parish Memorial, St Peter Port
St Peter Port Parish Memorial, Guernsey
Elizabeth College, Guernsey?
Great Western Railway Roll of Honour

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record

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