Robert Ryder

Robert Ryder
Member of Parliament
for Merton and Morden
In office
23 February 1950 – 6 May 1955
Preceded byConstituency created
Succeeded byHumphrey Atkins
Personal details
Born
Robert Edward Dudley Ryder

(1908-02-16)16 February 1908
British India
Died29 June 1986(1986-06-29) (aged 78)
At sea off Guernsey
Political partyConservative
RelativesSee Ryder family
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service Royal Navy
Years of service1926–1950
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS Opportune (1944–45)
HMS Prince Philippe (1941)
HMS Fleetwood (1940–41)
HMS Edgehill ex Willamette Valley (1939–40)
Battles/wars
AwardsVictoria 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.