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.
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Lieutenant Commander Roy S. Kerridge
Lt-Cdr Roy S. Kerridge, 1903 - 1940, who died attempting to defuse a parachut...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Naval officer. Born Newcastle upon Tyne. Served at the Battle of Trafalgar where he took over command on Nelson's death. Died returning home due to illness, near the Baleariac Islands.
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