Basic Details Surname Ryder Forenames Robert Edward Dudley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Served Honours V.C., Polar Medal 1939 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1986 Month of death June Day of death 29 Age at death 78 Manner of death as stated Died at sea Manner of death reference Not Applicable