Roy Sheldrake Kerridge, RNR (Royal Naval Reserve). He was killed while attempting to defuse a parachute mine which fell in Wright Road. As a result of the explosion 122 houses were destroyed or made uninhabitable. Kerridge Court was named for him, and has a plaque commemorating him. This replaces a bronze tablet which was lost.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Lieutenant Commander Roy S. Kerridge
Lt-Cdr Roy S. Kerridge, 1903 - 1940, who died attempting to defuse a parachut...
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Person, Armed Forces, Food & Drink, Sport / Games, China/Hong Kong, India, Wales
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Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
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