Robert Francis Ruttledge

Robert Francis Ruttledge
Born11 September 1899
Erin Dale, Mortarstown Upper, County Carlow, Ireland
Died13 January 2002(2002-01-13) (aged 102)
Greystones, County Wicklow
Scientific career
FieldsOrnithology
Military career
AllegianceBritish India
BranchBritish Indian Army
Service years1918-1921, 1921-1939
RankLieutenant, Major
Unit34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse, 7th Poona Horse
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsMilitary Cross

Robert "Robin" Francis Ruttledge MC (11 September 1899 – 13 January 2002) was an Irish ornithologist and soldier also known as "The Major", who is best remembered for his work in the systematic recording and conservation of Irish birds over a period of sixty years.

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