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  • William Ruthven (VC)
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  • William "Rusty" Ruthven VC (21 May 1893 – 12 January 1970) was an Australian soldier and state Labor politician. For actions in World War I he was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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  • 22
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serviceyears
  • 1915
Birth Date
  • 1893-05-21
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death place
Nickname
  • Rusty
Name
  • William Ruthven
Caption
  • Major Ruthven during World War II
Birth Place
Awards
death date
  • --01-12
Rank
  • *
Battles
  • *First World War *:
laterwork
  • Politician
abstract
  • William "Rusty" Ruthven VC (21 May 1893 – 12 January 1970) was an Australian soldier and state Labor politician. For actions in World War I he was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.