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H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941

Updated 06-Apr-2007

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
MERLIN FRANCIS RIDGE

Photo of Writer Merlin Francis Ridge, courtesy of Doug Archer Richmond, September 2003
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Writer
Service Number: P/MX 71883
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Merlin was the son of Francis and Prudence Ridge, of Reading, Berkshire. He was 25 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 57, Column 2 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Merlin Ridge and his parents
Above- Merlin (left) with his parents
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Doug Archer Richmond (Photo, September 2003)

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