Arnold Ridley

[Steep]

Bayoneted twice in WWI, joined up again in WWII and went on to play Private Godfrey in the original Dads Army. Some guy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35491036

 

[Ricardodaforce]

Just read that article too. Interesting read. And a Star Wars connection too.

 

[jakeblu]

Good read, thanks for the link. He seemed quite a guy

 

[Peteaud]

Good read, didn't know that he was at the Somme.

 

[Harriers9]

This is an interesting video too http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35387376 about transforming Bridlington for the film.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Interesting man and an eye opener. An all round good guy.

He received a white feather from a woman who decided he was a coward. Those were the days.

A recipient of Victoria Cross was given a white feather during those times.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Double post

 

[Garry Edwards]

I read that he played the part of a medic in Dad's Army because, due to his war wounds, he couldn't hold a rifle.

 

[magicaxeman]

Also a damn fine actor & playwright

 

[Sarg0r]

You learn something new everyday