213355 Pte James Warren Ruddock British Army Royal East Kent My Father was James Warren Ruddock served with the East Kent Regiment during 1940 in Northern France. (I am not sure, but think he might have been with the 4 Buffs) He was at St Lawrence School, Ramsgate and I believe he signed up there. He died in 1974, when I was quite young having never spoken of his war experience. I was always told that he was left behind at Dunkirk, however, he managed to make his way back to the UK somehow.
However, during his escape and evasion he developed chronic pneumonia and was invalided out of the Army on his return to the UK. He never picked up his medals and never spoke about his experiences. I was wondering if anyone could be so kind and assist me in obtaining his regimental number and which battalion he served with and any other information you may be able to gleam. I am extremely grateful for you assistance in this matter.
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