| John Arthur Aldridge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 February 1899 Gravely, Hertfordshire |
| Died | November 1988 (aged 89) North East Hampshire, Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Flying service |
| Years of service | World War I World War II |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 19 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Order of the British Empire, Belgian Croix de Guerre |
| Other work | Served in Air Training Corps during World War II Secretary at the Veterinary Laboratory near Woking |
Lieutenant John Arthur Aldridge was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He returned to the colours during World War II, joining the Air Training Corps.[1]
Aldridge joined the Royal Flying Corps in June 1917. He flew a Sopwith Dolphin for No. 19 Squadron from the spring 1918.[2]
He became Secretary at the Veterinary Laboratory near Woking and he was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work in the Civil Service.[1]
Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990. ISBN 0-948817-19-4, 9780948817199.