Wing Commander Claude Alward Ridley (1897-1942) Born at Mere Knolls House, Sunderland. As a 2nd Lieutenant Royal Fusiliers he was attached to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 as a pilot. He was awarded the Military Cross for action against Zeppelin raids & the Distinguished Service Order for conspicuous gallantry and resource in the execution of a special mission behind enemy lines.
Mere Knolls House, Seaburn, Sunderland
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on 14 November 2016
Colour: blue
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