| Rank | Merchant Navy |
| Death | 7 Dec 1914, on SS Vedra, Morecombe Bay. |
| Family | Son of William and Theodosia Aldridge of Back Lane |
| Biographic detail | Aged 19 |
| Extra detail | The SS Vedra was carrying a cargo of benzene and ran aground in a storm, there was fire followed by an explosion. Only 2 of the 35 crew escaped |
