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Ridley
McLean

Ridley McLean graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1894. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. New Hampshire

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Ridley McLean, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. NEW HAPMSHIRE during World War I, and as Chief of Staff of the Commander of Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.