Gerald Vernon Newport Ridley TD, JP (23 October 1897 – 12 November 1953) was an English cricketer. Ridley was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Felsted, Essex. Ridley served during World War I, during which he was promoted from 2nd Lieutenant to Lieutenant on 28 May 1918. He later resigned his commission from the 2nd Dragoon Guards on 1 April 1920, retaining the rank of Lieutenant. Later in November of that year, he joined the Essex Yeomanry, which was part of the Territorial Force.