Robert Ryder | |
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| Member of Parliament for Merton and Morden | |
| In office 23 February 1950 – 6 May 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Humphrey Atkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Edward Dudley Ryder 16 February 1908 British India |
| Died | 29 June 1986 (aged 78) At sea off Guernsey |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Relatives | See Ryder family |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1950 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Opportune (1944–45) HMS Prince Philippe (1941) HMS Fleetwood (1940–41) HMS Edgehill ex Willamette Valley (1939–40) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches (3) Polar Medal Légion d'honneur (France) Croix de guerre (France) |
Captain Robert Edward Dudley Ryder VC (16 February 1908 – 29 June 1986) was a Royal Navy officer and a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He became a Conservative Member of Parliament after retiring from the navy.