| Regimental number | 989 |
| Place of birth | New Lambton New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | John Street, Abermain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ridley, John Street, Abermain, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery (Officers Section, Plot C, Row 2, Grave no. 6), Rouen, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 83 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Mary RIDLEY, Abermain, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a platoon of the support company during an attack by the enemy. He led his platoon against a strong party, capturing forty five prisoners and two machine guns. He then retook the part of our trenches which the enemy had penetrated. These two successful counter attacks were the outcome of his initiative and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |