| Regimental number | 2216 |
| Place of birth | Norwood, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Ruthven Mansions, Pulteney Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.10 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Ruch, Ruthven Mansions, Pulteney Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in G Company, 79th Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance. Photo: Brian McLauchlan |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Payneham Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RUCH Fredrick Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
