EDWARD ARTHUR RIDLEY

Edward is remembered on the war memorial at Burlington Baptist Church, London Road, Ipswich.

Born: 16th February 1889, Ipswich.

Died: 2nd April 1918; age: 28; at Ipswich.

Residence: Dalkeith, 14, Park Road, Ipswich.

Occupation: a Hosier in his father’s business.

Enlistment Location: London; Date: 27th November 1914; Religion: Pysbyterian. Next of Kin: father – Arthur Joseph Ridley. Height: 5ft 7 1/2ins, medium complexion, blue eyes and dark brown hair. Moles on the left side of neck.

Edward could swim.

Rank: Able Seaman; Service Number: Z/959.

Regiment: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

CENSUS

1891   38, Tavern Street, Ipswich.

Edward was 2 years old and living with his parents & sisters.

Arthur Joseph Ridley, 30, a Hosier & Shirt Tailor – employer, born Mildenhall, Suffolk.

Anna Maria Ridley (nee Tingle), 32, born Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Ida Ridley, 3, born Ipswich.

Gladys Ridley, 1, born Ipswich – died 1892, Ipswich.

1 general domestic servant.

1 nurse maid.

1901   Dalkeith, Park Road, Ipswich.

Edward was 12 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Arthur, 40, a Hosier Shopkeeper – employer.

Anna, 42.

Ida, 13.

Francis Hugh Ridley, 8, born Ipswich.

1 general domestic servant.

1 housemaid.

1911   Dalkeith, Park Road, Ipswich.

Edward was 22 years old, a Hosier – in his father’s business. He was living with his parents & siblings.

Arthur, 50, a Hosier – employer.

Anna, 52.

Ida, 23.

Francis, 18, a Hosier – in his father’s business.

1 cook.

1 housemaid.

Probate to Arthur Joseph Ridley – father, a hosier.