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We remember Isaac Althorp Ridgway
We remember Isaac Althorp Ridgway
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1907
education
Engineering Degree
Manchester University
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8509804
1907
1911
location
Wildersmoor, Lymm, Altricham, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8509833
April 1911
1911
employment
Chief Assistant to Engineer
Freemantle Graving Dock
Freemantle Western Australia
Australia
Source:8509804
July 1911
1913
employment
Lighthouse Service Department
Queensland Coastal Authority
Queensland
Australia
Source:8509804
December 1913
1914
enlistment
Queensland
Australia
Source:8365908
16th December 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8509804
May 1915
education
General Education
Mostyn Hall School
United Kingdom
Source:8509804
education
Secondary Education
Brighton College
Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:8509804
employment
Civil Engineer
Mersey Docks and Harbour Board
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8509833
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
2nd Reinforcement
6th Battalion
Source:8365908
1915
death
Died of wounds
Mortally wounded at Krithia, Gallipoli and died aboard HMHS Braemar Castle and was buried at sea
At sea off Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8509792
Source:8509804
12th May 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:8509792
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Isaac Althorp |
| Initials | IA |
| Last Name | Ridgway |
| Source | 8365908 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildersmoor, Lymm, Altricham, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2nd Reinforcement | 6th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ridgway | mother | ||
| Thomas Joseph RIDGWAY JP | father |
Media
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Gallipoli TrenchesLieutenant Isaac Althorp Ridgway pictured in the trences at Gallipoli where he was mortally wounded. He died of his injuries aboard HMS Braemar Castle on 12th May 1915
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St John's Church Freemantle AustraliaLieutenant Isaac Althorp Ridgway is commemorated in this church,. We will remember.Contributed by:
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War Memorial St Mary's Church, Lymm, CheshireLieutenant Isaac Althorp Ridgway who was born at Lymm and fell at Gallipoli is commemorated here.. We will remember.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester University and the War | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gallipoli Trenches | Anne1202 | |
| St John's Church Freemantle Australia | Anne1202 | |
| War Memorial St Mary's Church, Lymm, Cheshire | Anne1202 |
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