| Surname: | Riddleston |
| Initials: | J D |
| Rank: | Warrant Officer II |
| Army Number: | 2612645 |
| Notes: | CMP. 9/12/30 he enlisted in to the Grenadier Guards, 11/9/33 to B Reserve, 3/1/40transferred to CMP. 24/1/46 discharged. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 17/12/08 at Polstead, Suffolk, He enlisted 9/12/30 at Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, He resided at Stockwood Farm, Polstead, Suffolk, He married Edna Marion, Valarie Walker, 12/4/36 at Dulwich, Occupation Labourer. He served Home 9/12/30 to 10/9/33, Reserve 11/9/33 to 3/12/39, Home 4/12/39 to 13/2/40, Egypt 14/2/40 to 1/12/44, Home 2/12/44 to 23/1/46, Z (T) reserve 24/1/46. Release Certificate:- trade on enlistment General Labourer, Military Conduct Exemplary, Testimonial An outstanding able military policeman and an excellent organiser with a high sense of duty. Awarded a certificate of commendation for outstanding service in the Middle East. London, 2/10/45, signed Major, London District Pro Coy, Address:- 3 Police Houses, Straight Road, Romford, Essex. 2/2/50 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 3 Police House, Straight Road, Romford, Essex. Jack Dennis Riddleston. |
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| Decoration: | C in C Certificate for good service (London Gazette: 2 Ech. ME/44 Page: MEP L215/44 Oct. 6, 0045) |
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