Robert Ryder, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Ryder

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1908

Date of Death: 29-Jun-1986

Profession: military personnel, politician, explorer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Captain Robert Edward Dudley Ryder (16 February 1908 – 29 June 1986) was a Royal Navy officer and a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He became a Conservative Member of Parliament after retiring from the navy.