Commemorated at Memorial Name Kearsley Remembrance Garden Given name James Family name Ridgely Gender Male Service number NX143245 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Campaign South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 Fate Died of disease (DOD) Fate date 03 May 1947 Additional information Last held rank Driver Unit at embarkation 53rd Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Veteran Notes/Bio From the village of Abernethy. Died of malaria developed during his service. Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute