Commemorated at Memorial Name Ballina RSL Club Sandakan Deceased POW's Memorial Plaque Given name R M Family name Ruane Gender Male Service number NX1655 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Campaign South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 Fate Died of disease (DOD) Fate date 25 June 1945 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 2/18th Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute