Captain Ralph Benford Edmondson, M.M
31 May 1897 -
Biography
Ralph was the original Patrol Leader of Ringmer Patrol before his promotion to Group and Area Commander.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Group 2 | Group Commander | 23 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Sussex Group 2 | Area Commander | 23 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Ringmer Patrol | Patrol Leader | 23 May 1940 | Unknown |
National ID
EKGD 100/1
Occupation
Dairy farmer
Address
Gate Cottage, Clayhill Farm, Uckfield Road, Ringmer, Sussex
Other information
A WW1 veteran he was in Pioneer 538621 Royal Engineers 2nd Signals Company signing up on 14 Nov 1915. He is recorded as being 6ft tall and served in France. He spent 42 days in Wimbledon Hospital with gas poisoning and a further 27 day convalescing in Eastbourne Hospital. He was awarded the Military Medal.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391 & WO363
1939 Register
Hancock data held at B.R.A