| Regimental number | 12/625 |
| Address | Whangarei |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, A W Ruff, Wrack Street, Whangarei |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field on the 20th March 1918 north east of Mailly Maillet. At a critical time Sergeant Ruff organised a small party of men and rushed the enemy position killing and wounding the garrison. Though greatly outnumbered their fire, dash, and coolness carried the position in the face of stubborn resistance, and heavy enemy machine gun fire. By his fine leadership
and determination, he greatly inspired all under his command.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |