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Charles Ruck

Rank Stoker Petty Officer
Service Number 284975
Born 11 Dec 1873 Whitstable

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Portsmouth
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HMS Caroline

Class C class Light Cruiser

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Decorations AGSM; 1914-15 Star; Victory & British War Medals Enlistment 6 Mar 1897 Next of kin address Hampshire England A/203280 Lance Corporal Charles Henry Penney (stepson) (1898–1916) Sarah Ellen (1877-1954) 48 Ashley Road, Parkstone Bournemouth England More info Gave a false age upon enlistment. Enlisted for Continuous Service on 6 March 1897. Was aboard HMS Duke Of Wellington moored in Portsmouth Harbour as at the time of the 1901 census. Participated in the Somaliland campaign in April 1904 aboard HMS Fox. Aboard HMS Ariadne moored in Portsmouth Harbour at the time of the 1911 census. Subsequently discharged 24 April 1919. Died on 12 April 1937 in Portsmouth.