He was born at Woodford Green, Essex.
Tedder served in World War II with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, initially holding the rank of acting pilot officer.
[2] Following the war, Tedder played first-class cricket for Essex against Somerset in the 1946 County Championship.
[4] This score, which was his only half century, came against Sussex.
[5] He died on 9 September 1972 at Ipswich, Suffolk.