Norman Riddell


Norman Grey Riddell MM was an English professional football left back who played in the Football League for Clapton Orient.

Personal life

Riddell served as a sergeant in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War and in December 1917 was awarded the Military Medal "for having rallied and led his men after his sergeants and corporals had become casualties and subsequently dealt with a enemy sniper who was causing heavy casualties during the advance". Riddell was killed in Italy on 15 June 1918 and was buried in Magnaboschi British Cemetery, Asiago plateau.