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Richard Ridgeway | |
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| Born | 18 August 1848 Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland |
| Died | 11 October 1924 (aged 76) Harrogate, Yorkshire, England |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1868- |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath |
Colonel Richard Kirby Ridgeway VC CB (18 August 1848 – 11 October 1924) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.