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Pte. Thomas James Ridden
British Army 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
from:Gateshead
Thomas James Ridden was my great grandfather. I never met him as he died 4 years before I was born. He entered the theatre of war 20th April 1915 after enlisting with the Northern Cyclist Battalion on 30th June 1908. He was a miner for the Priestman Coal Company in civilian life.
He was awarded the Silver War Badge under AO no 11 of 10/8/1917 (from the records). This has lead me to believe he saw service on the Western Front. I believe he was gassed and pensioned out as a result of this service. He was Discharged from 8th Battalion DLI on 4th April 1918.

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