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Gnr. John Rudiger
British Armuy 7th Divisional Amunition Column Royal Field Artillery
from:Bethnal Green, London
I am the youngest son of John "Jack" Rudiger who went off to war with his two brothers, Harry and Ernie. I have a cutting of the three of them from the Hackney Gazette, at the time. All three returned although my Father sustained a head wound.
You may find a certain irony in the fact that my Grandfather was of German origin, hence the name! He came to this country as a young lad, and the fact that he sent his three sons off to war against his native country showed how he had integrated in the UK.
Dad never spoke too much about the WW1, he was an ARP Warden in WW2. I have my Father's 'Pip Squeak & Wilfred' but have no further details of his military career or where he fought. You would think with an unusual surname name like ours it would pose no problems, but all internet searches show no trace! I do not know his Battalion or Brigade, so if anyone out there can offer any help or assistance, it would be most gratefully received. I am endeavouring to get something together for my Grandchildren.
UPDATE: Jack's medal card has now been located on Ancestry.co.uk
and it shows he served with the 7th Divisional Ammunition Column.