Arthur William Ridgway

Arthur William Ridgway

Male 1912 - 1958  (45 years)

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  • Name Arthur William Ridgway 
    Birth 15 Jul 1912  Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military Service 23 Jan 1942  Forest Lodge Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Enlisted in the Royal Australian Engineers 
    World War 2 Military Service Record - NX155361 Arthur William Ridgway
    World War 2 Military Service Record - NX155361 Arthur William Ridgway
    Arthur William Ridgway, Military Service Record

    War Service 2 Aug 1943  Townsville, Qld, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    • Enlisted in 2/3 Port Operating Company and served until discharge on 22 Jan 1946.
      He saw operational Servic at Mnotai/Balikpapan from 3 Apr 1945 to 10 Jan 1946.

    Military Honours 22 Jan 1946  Canberra, Australian Capital Teritory, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • The following decorations were awarded to Arthur William Ridgway and were presented to his daughters after his death:
      Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal and War Badge No. A235046
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
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    Death 19 Mar 1958  Newtown, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Funeral Service 24 Mar 1958  St Benedicts Church, Broadway, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    The Funeral Service of Arthur William Ridgway was held at St Benedicts Church, Broadway, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 24 March 1958 at 10am. 

    Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper, Funeral Notice, Arthur William Ridgeway
    Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper, Funeral Notice, Arthur William Ridgeway
    The funeral of Arthur William Ridgway will leave St Benedicts Church, Broadway, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Monday 24 March 1958 after prayers commencing at 10 O?lock, for Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia.
    Burial 24 Mar 1958  Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    • Arthur William Ridgway is buried at the Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia. His grave is located in Section Grave Mortuary 2, Area 20, Grave 1920 [8]
    Burial details - Arthur William Ridgway
    Burial details - Arthur William Ridgway
    Arthur William Ridgway was buried 24 Mar 1958 at Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia. His grave is located in Section Grave Mortuary 2, Area 20, Grave 1920

    Person ID I85  Tucker Family Tree
    Last Modified 7 Oct 2020 

    Father Arthur William Ridgway,   b. 1 Jul 1891, Minmi, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jul 1944, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Bridget Delia Kennedy,   b. 1893, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jun 1951, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 1909  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Family ID F2450  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Veronica May Castle 
    Children 
     1. Rachel Elaine Ridgway  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth]
     2. Mildred May Ridgway  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth]
    Family ID F27  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Feb 2014 

  • Photos
    Arthur William Ridgway
    Arthur William Ridgway
    This photo was taken in 1943 and is attached to page 3 of his World War 2 Service record
    Arthur William Ridgway
    Arthur William Ridgway
    This photo was taken in 1943 and appear on page 03 of his World War 2 Military Service record.
    Arthur William Ridgway
    Arthur William Ridgway
    Arthur William Ridgway, taken about 1945

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] New South Wales Government, NSW BDM, 1912 (Reliability: 2).
      Surname Ridgway, Given Names Arthur W, Index Year 1912, Father Arthur W, Mother Bridget D, Place of Registration Waterloo, Registration Year 1912, Registration Number 36431.

    2. [S23] Department of Defence - Australia, Australian Military Service Records - Army, 23 Jan 1942, 3 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S23] Department of Defence - Australia, Australian Military Service Records - Army, 2 Aug 1942, 1 - 20 (Reliability: 3).
      See attached Military Service Record

    4. [S23] Department of Defence - Australia, Australian Military Service Records - Army, 22 Jan 1946, 14 (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S23] Department of Defence - Australia, Australian Military Service Records - Army, 19 Mar 1958, 14 (Reliability: 3).
      Decd 19/3/58

    6. [S4] New South Wales Government, NSW BDM, 1958 (Reliability: 2).
      Event death, Registration Number 3432/1958, Last Name Ridgway, Given Names Arthur William, Fathers Given Names Arthur William, Mothers Given Names Delia, District Newtown.

    7. [S94] The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 Mar 1958 (Reliability: 3).
      See attached copy of funeral notice of Arthur William Ridgway, published Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper, Monday 24 March 1958.

    8. [S139] Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, 24 Mar 1958 (Reliability: 3).
      See attached Cemetery Record.

    9. [S155] Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria, 24 Mar 1958 (Reliability: 3).
      See attached cemetery record.

    10. [S4] New South Wales Government, NSW BDM, 1909 (Reliability: 3).
      Marriages Registration number 6877/1909, Groom's Surname Ridgway, Groom's Given Name Arthur, Bride's Last Name at time of Marriage Kennedy, Bride's Given Name Bridget, District Sydney.


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