Regimental number | 746 |
Place of birth | Toorak, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station overseer |
Address | c/o F.L.C. Ridgway, Rockview, Old Junee |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, F.L.C. Ridgway, Rockview, Old Junee |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
Place of burial | Damascus 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: |