Claude Alward Ridley, was a British aviator and military officer. During the First World War, he served as a fighter pilot and was decorated for home defence in southern England against German attacks from planes and Zeppelins. While a pilot with No. 60 Squadron, Ridley landed in occupied France and, despite being taken prisoner, he escaped and spent several weeks on the run before returning to England via the Netherlands.
- Occupation
- military personnel, aircraft pilot
- Born
- November 15, 1896
- Died
- June 27, 1942
