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Francis Leigh RIDGWAY

Regimental number746
Place of birthToorak, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation overseer
Addressc/o F.L.C. Ridgway, Rockview, Old Junee
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, F.L.C. Ridgway, Rockview, Old Junee
Enlistment date19 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on 20 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 28 March 1918
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialDamascus British War Cemetery (Row C, Grave No. 38), Syria
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
5
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Francis and Julia RIDGWAY, Redcamp, Moyhu, Victoria
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He extricated his section from a very difficult position with great judgment and ability during a night enterprise. He has done consistent good work throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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