Son of Henry John and Helen Marion Ruddle, of Baird St., Uitenhage, South Africa. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown. Commemoration stone in Uitenhage (Jubilee Park) Cemetery
LG Sup 14 November 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a patrol under intense fire with great courage and initiative. Later, he rescued a wounded man, and himself remained out all night in close proximity to the enemy."