Awards & Winners

William Ruthven

Date of Birth 21-May-1893
Place of Birth Collingwood
(City of Yarra, Victoria, Melbourne)
Nationality Australia
Profession Politician, Soldier
William "Rusty" Ruthven VC 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.

Awards by William Ruthven

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1918


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 19th May, 1918 as Sergeant of the 22nd Battalion, AIF during the First World War.)