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Note: Probate court of Franklin Co., Certified Copy of Birth Record: No. 203081 Name in Full: Edward Lawrence Ridgway Date of Birth Year, 1908, Month, August, Day 4th Place of Birth-State: Ohio, County: Franklin City, Town or Township: Mifflin Sex: Male, Color: White Name of Father: William Samuel Ridgway Maiden Name of Mother: Luella Rhoads Residence of Parents: 1423 Sunbury Rd Death Benefit Localities Zip Code: 43068 Localities: Reynoldsburg, Franklin, Ohio Truro, Franklin, Ohio Gold Star Permanent Citation: "For meritorious service as a Lookout and Torpedoman, attached to the U.S.S. Haddo, during that vessel's Eighth War Patrol against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from October 28 to December 27, 1944. By his efficient performance of duty, RIDGWAY rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of four enemy ships for a total loss to the enemy of 11,000 tons. His skill, courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave hazards were in feeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." RIDGWAY is authorized to wear the Combat "V" For the President, John L Sullivian-Signature Secretary of the Navy Bronze Star Permanent Citation: "For heroic service as Torpedoman's Mate-in-Charge on board the U.S.S. HADDO during the Ninth War Patrol of that vessel in action against enemy Japanese forces in the East China and Yellow Sea Areas from May 31 to July 16, 1945. Skilled in supervising torpedo personnal in the maintenance and firing of torpedoes, RIDGWAY rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer in conducting gun and torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of four enemy merchant ships, a 1,200-ton escort vessel, a 700-ton patrol frigate and two small craft for a total of 18,000 tons of enemy shipping. His courage, skill and devotion to duty while under persistent enemy gunfire were contributing factors in the success of the surfaced HADDO in escaping through hazardous shallow waters of the enemy's inner defences. His gallant conduct throughout reflects the highest credit upon RIDGWAY and the United States Naval Service." RIDGWAY is authorized to wear the Combat "V" Signature same as above Name: Edward L Ridgeway Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 30 Jul 1932 Event Place: Franklin, Ohio, United States Age: 24 Birth Year (Estimated): 1908 Father's Name: Wm I Ridgeway Mother's Name: Luella Rodes Spouse's Name: Mary Frances Dixon Spouse's Age: 17 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1915 Spouse's Father's Name: Arthur Dixon Spouse's Mother's Name: Mabel Stewart Name: Edward L Ridgway Event Type: Death Event Date: 14 Jun 1982 Event Place: Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, United States Registration Place: Mt Carmel Hospital-East Residence Place: Reynoldsburg, Franklin, Ohio, United States Gender: Male Age: 73 Marital Status: Married Race: White Social Security Number: 291-05-8523 Birth Date: 1909 Birthplace: Ohio, United States Infant Certificate Number: Certificate Number: 047364 Volume Number: 24897 Certifier's Role: Physician Census Tract: 9383 Name: Edward L Ridgway Event Type: Burial Event Place: Reynoldsburg, Licking, Ohio, United States Cemetery: Glen Rest Cemetery Latitude: 39.95528 Longitude: -82.78056 Birth Date: 1908 Death Date: 1982
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