| Regimental number | 978 |
| Place of birth | Cranbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 5 Docker Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Ridgway, Lang Lang, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 449 Sergeant Mark RIDGWAY, 22nd Bn, returned to Australia, 9 September 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
