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We remember Ernest George Riddy
We remember Ernest George Riddy
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1911
1911
1914
1914
1915
1916
1917
1917
1921
1973
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Riddy |
| Source | 3737378 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Lawford Road, New Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R/1648 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 10th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 202843 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 202843 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Sarah Smith | mother | ||
| William Owen Riddy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel M Hopcraft | wife | 1921 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
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