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Lt. · 7 Durham Light Infantry

William Alexander Ridoutt

† 19/02/1919 · aged 27 · Portsmouth (Kingston) Cemetery, Pink's.2.Last.

Personal data

NameRidoutt
InitialsW.A.
Christian nameWilliam Alexander
Date and place of birthPortsea Island, Hampshire; 1891
Address35 Sandringham Road, Fratton, Portsmouth (1911)
ProfessionChoirmaster and church organist (Portsmouth)

Military data

RankLt.
Regiment / Unit7 Durham Light Infantry
Date of death
Age27
Cemetery / MemorialPortsmouth (Kingston) Cemetery, Pink's.2.Last.

Other information

Information
Ridoutt is mentioned as being severely wounded in Tubby's letter of 22.11.1917 to 'The Nutshell' magazine (which linked former members of Tubby's Boys' Club, Portsea).
Information 2
Died as a result of pleurisy while recovering from wounds in St Thomas' Hospital London.

Sources

Source
Louagie, J., A Touch of Paradise in Hell: index