T /Capt. (A./Maj.) Edward Gordelier Ridley, MC + Bar

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Military Cross (MC) (Geo.V) and bar A/Maj. Edward Gordelier Ridley 74th Siege Bty.;
1914-15 Star Sjt. E.G. Ridley V.K.2.;
WM; AVM (Bil.) MID oak leaf Major E.G. Ridley

 

MC LONDON GAZETTE 1 FEBRUARY 1919
“South African Force. T./Capt. (A./Maj.) Edward Cordelier Ridley, 74th Siege Bty., South African Hvy. Arty. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in keeping his battery inaction during the operations east of Arras between 26th August and 2nd September, 1918.

 

On three occasions when the battery was moving into new positions it came under very heavy shell fire, suffering numerous casualties. He was tireless in his efforts to select good positions for guns and observation posts.”

BAR MC LONDON GAZETTE 1 JANUARY 1919
“*T /Capt. (A./Maj.) Edward Gordelier Ridley, M.C., 74th S. By., R.G,A. (S.A.H A.).”
ADDED NOTE - In the cases marked by an asterisk * the announcements of awards of the Military Cross have not yet been published in the London Gazette, these awards will be published in due course.

 

The London Gazette, 11 January, 1916. Oversea Contingents: South Africa, Artillery. The undermentioned Temporary Second Lieutenant to be temporary Lieutenant: - Dated 1st January, 1916. Edward Gordelier Ridley.

 

Edward Gordelier Ridley was born 13 April 1884. He first enlisted with the Royal Marine Artillery on 18 January 1902.

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