Clarence S. Ridley

Clarence Self Ridley
Ridley as 6th Infantry Division commander c. 1941
7th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone
In office
1936–1940
Preceded byJulian Larcombe Schley
Succeeded byGlen Edgar Edgerton
Personal details
Born(1883-06-22)June 22, 1883
Corydon, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 1969(1969-07-26) (aged 86)
Carmel, California, U.S.
EducationUnited States Military Academy
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1905–1947
RankMajor General
UnitUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
Commands6th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
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Clarence Self Ridley (June 22, 1883 – July 26, 1969) was an American military officer who served as the governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1936 to 1940.

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