Ralph Ridley.
Better known as Joe Ridley.

How did Ralph Ridley become known as Joe Ridley? A nick name that stuck.
I remember asking my father this, and was told that upon joining the army
the men though Ralph was “to posh for round here, Joe will do” and it stuck

Born: Liverpool England June 6, 1909
Died: May 15, 1964

Last Residence:

Borehamwood Herts England

Military Service Enlisted East Surrey Regiment August 8 1931 Service Number 6139400 Service from 12th August 1931 to 12th January 1946 L/Cpl......November 17 33 Cpl........February 22 1937 Transferred to Army Reserve August 11 1938 on completion of 7 years colour service Joined Palestine police in 1938 Reenlisted from Palestine Police December 7 1942 Sergeant...July 20 1943 Discharged January 12 1946

Ralph (Joe) Ridley as Sergeant Probably taken 1945

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