Basic Details Surname Ridpath Forenames M D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Salerno Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 9 Manner of death reference Killed in Action