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William Arnold Ridley

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William Arnold Ridley

Birth
Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
Death
12 Mar 1984 (aged 88)
Northwood, London Borough of Hillingdon, Greater London, England
Burial
Widcombe, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
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British Actor and Playwright. Most famous for his role as "Private Charles Godfrey" in the classic BBC comedy "Dad's Army," he also wrote the play "The Ghost Train." He was awarded an OBE in 1982 for his services to theatre. Ridley was cremated at Golders Green, the ashes later being removed.
British Actor and Playwright. Most famous for his role as "Private Charles Godfrey" in the classic BBC comedy "Dad's Army," he also wrote the play "The Ghost Train." He was awarded an OBE in 1982 for his services to theatre. Ridley was cremated at Golders Green, the ashes later being removed.

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  • Originally Created by: Kieran Smith
  • Added: Jun 20, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7599165/william_arnold-ridley: accessed ), memorial page for William Arnold Ridley (7 Jan 1896–12 Mar 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7599165, citing Bath Abbey Cemetery, Widcombe, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.