Biography of Captain Charles Noel Ridley 1884-1915
Paternal Family Tree: Ridley of Park End, Northumberland
On 24 Dec 1884 Captain Charles Noel Ridley was born to John H Ridley (age 35) at Wellborn, Northumberland.
In 1904 [his father] John H Ridley (age 55) died.
In 1904 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 19) began his education at Jesus College, Cambridge University where he spent two years.
In 1906 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 21) was commissioned into the army in 1906 and had retired as a Lieutenant in 1914.
In Sep 1907 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 22) and Daphne Bewicke were married.
On Oct 1914 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 29) was part of the 7th division that landed in France to join the defence of Ypres having re-joined the army at the outbreak of war.
After 1915 Hall Grant Pringle and [his wife] Daphne Bewicke were married.
After 1915. St Mungo's Church, Simonburn [Map]. Memorial and window to Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 30)
In Jan 1915 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 30) was promoted to Captain.
On 07 Oct 1915 Captain Charles Noel Ridley (age 30) died at St Omer having been mortally wounded on 29 Sep 1915. He was survived by his wife [his wife] Daphne Bewicke and their three daughters. "The History of the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry, 1819 – 1919 with Supplement to 1923" Edited by Howard Pease M.A., F.S.A. Printed by Constable & Co. Ltd. London 1924. On page 114 of the volume there is the following reference: September 30th [1915] – Most unfortunately Captain C.N. Ridley was killed, and about fourteen other ranks were wounded, whilst burying about forty men just behind "Gun Trench". He was buried at Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, St Omer, France.
Daphne Bewicke: In Sep 1907 Captain Charles Noel Ridley and she were married. After 1915 Hall Grant Pringle and she were married.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Ridley of Park End
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Ridley of Park End
GrandFather: John Matthew Ridley
Father: John H Ridley