William Ruthven
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 53 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 21,1893 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Collingwood |
| Australia | |
| Date of died | January 12,1970 |
| Died | Heidelberg |
| Australia | |
| Years of service | 1915–1918; 1941–1944 |
| Battles and wars | First World War |
| Gallipoli Campaign | |
| Western Front | |
| Battle of Fromelles | |
| Second World War | |
| Party | Victorian Labor Party |
| Previous position | Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1955–1961) |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Battleswar | First World War |
| Gallipoli Campaign | |
| Western Front | |
| Battle of Fromelles | |
| Second World War | |
| Branchservic | Australian Army |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1817900 |
William Ruthven Life story
William "Rusty" Ruthven, VC was an Australian soldier and state Labor politician. For actions in the First World War he was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
