| Regimental number | 955 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Nhill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wallace Ridgewell, Nhill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 23 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 September 1916 |