Individual Details

Dame Ruth Mary Eldridge DALZELL DBE

(2 Aug 1896 - 25 Jun 1986)

Events

Birth2 Aug 1896Birkenhead, Cheshire
Baptism21 Oct 1896Christ Church, Claughton-cum-Grange, Cheshire
Residence1901with her parents - Slatey Road, Birkenhead
Residence1911with her father - Normanston, Claughton, Birkenhead
MilitaryFrom Oct 1918 to Jun 1919with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry as a driver - France
Miscellaneous2 Mar 1920departed - the Port of Liverpool
Miscellaneous1 Aug 1920arrived - the Port of Liverpool
Marriage1922St George Hanover Square Registration District - Air Marshal Sir William Lawrie WELSH KCB, DSC, AFC
OccupationFrom Aug 1944 to 30 Nov 1946Director of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force
DivorceOct 1947Air Marshal Sir William Lawrie WELSH KCB, DSC, AFC
ResidenceAbt 1950Odiham, Hampshire
Death25 Jun 1986of bronchopneumonia - 26, Fleet Road, Cove, Farnborough.
Probate21 Oct 1986CGPLA, England & Wales

Families

Notes

Miscellaneous

Ruth sailed on the SS Imperator bound for New York. Her final destination was Los Angeles, California. She was accompanied by her mother Ruth. They were to meet a friend - Mrs W R Swords at the Plaza Hotel, New York.

Miscellaneous

Ruth traveled 1st class from New York on the SS Caronia of the Cunard Steamship Company Line. She was accompanied by her mother Ruth.

Probate

Her effects were valued T £124,595 (£250,435.95 in2005).