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SECTION XIII Page 52 Download original document at bottom of page BRADSHAW G. T., Private, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) and R.D.C. He volunteered in April 1915, and in the following year was drafted to the Western Front. Here he took part in the engagements on the Somme, and at Arras and Vimy Ridge, and then proceeded to Italy. Later, owing to ill-health, he was invalided to hospital in England, and after his recovery was transferred to the Royal Defence Corps and sent to Salisbury Plain, where he was engaged on important duties in guarding German prisoners of war until February 1919, when he was demobilised. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 102, Dennetts' Road, New Cross, S.E.14. BRADFORD, W. J., 1st Class Stoker, R.N., H.M.S. "Angler" He joined the Royal Navy in 1909, and in that year took part in the operations in the Persian Gulf. For some time after the outbreak of war in August 1914, he served in H.M. Destroyer "Angler" employed on escort duty between England and France, and on submarine patrol. He was eventually invalided out of the Royal Navy in 1915 owing to the effects of shell-shock, and holds the Navy General Service Medal (with clasp kersian Gulf), the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 29, Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, S.E.26. BRADSHAW, H. J., Private, R.A.S.C. He joined in March 1917, but owing to defective eyesight was unable to proceed overseas. He rendered valuable services at his depot with his Corps, and was engaged on important transport duties in connection with rations for the troops, until August 1919, when he was demobilised. 45, Hales Street, Deptford, S.E.8. BRADY, C. W., Rflmn., 21st London Regiment (1st Surrey Rifles). He joined in 1916, and on the conclusion of his training was drafted to France in the following year. After taking part in many engagements in various sectors, he was severely wounded in the fourth Battle of Ypres in September 1918, and was invalided home. He was discharged as medically unfit for further service in January of the following year, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 8, Rodwell Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. BRADY, W., 1st Air Mechanic, R.A.F. He volunteered in January 1915, and later in the same year proceeded the Western Front. Whilst overseas he was in action at Ypres and on the Somme, and also took part in various bombing raids on German towns. In 1917 he was wounded during the third Battle of Ypres, and was invalided home. On recovery, however, he rejoined his Squadron in France in the following year, and remained overseas until 1919, when he returned to England, where he was still serving in 1921. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 24, Ledbury Street, Peckham, S.E.15. BRAGG, W. J., Private, 5th West Yorkshire Regt. He joined in August 1917, in the Royal Sussex Regiment, and in March 1918 proceeded to France and shortly afterwards was transferred to the West Yorkshire Regiment. He served in many important engagements in the Retreat and Advance, and after the Armistice proceeded to Germany with the Army of Occupation, and was stationed at Cologne. Returning home in November 1919, he was demobilised and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 10, Kempslade Street, Deptford, S.E.8. BRAIN, E. S., Private, Labour Corps. He joined in 1916, and after his training proceeded to France in the following year and served in the Battle of Cambrai and at Epehy and in the Allied Retreat from Sorel to Amiens in 1918. He was then sent to England, and was engaged on important duties at various stations until his demobilisation in February 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 25, Dacca St., Deptford, S.E.8. BRAMBLE, A., Sergt., R.A.M.C. Volunteering in October 1914, he was engaged on important duties at various military hospitals attending to the wounded until April 1918, when he was sent to Egypt. For nearly a year he was stationed at the hospital at Kantara , and rendered skilled and valuable services. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised after his return to England In March 1919. 92, Commercial Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BRAMBLE, R. S., Pte., 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers. A Reservist, he was mobilised at the outbreak of war and was forthwith drafted to France, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons. He also fought in the Battles of La Bassee, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle and Hill 60, and was severely wounded in the second engagement at Ypres and invalided home. After some months in hospital he was discharged as medically unfit for further service in November 1915, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 99, Melbourne Grove. East Dulwich, S.E.22. BRANCH, G., L/Corporal, 1st Norfolk Regiment. He was mobilised from the Reserve at the outbreak of hostilities having previously served for nine years with the Colours, and was almost immediately drafted to France. Whilst overseas he took part in the memorable Retreat from Mons and died gloriously on the Field of Action on August 24th, 1914. He was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "A valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart, he breasted life's last hill." 840, Old Kent Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BRANDON, A. E., Private, Royal Welch Fusiliers. Volunteering in November 1914, he proceeded to the Western Front in the following year, but was severely wounded at Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, and was invalided home. In January 1917 he proceeded to Mesopotamia, and was in action on the River Tigris, at Kut-el-Amara and at the capture of Baghdad and various subsequent operation until the signing of the Turkish Armistice. Later he was invalided home suffering from malaria, and in April 1919 was discharged as medically unfit for further service. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 205, Naylor Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BRANSBURY, H. E., Gunner, R.F.A. He joined in December 1916, and in March of the following year proceeded to France, where he fought in the Battle of Arras, and was wounded at Messines in June 1917. He was invalided home, and after his recovery rejoined his Regiment in France in March of the succeeding year, and served in many engagements in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. After the Armistice he proceeded to Germany with the Army of Occuaption and was stationed at Cologne until October 1919, when he returned to England, and was demobilised. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 14, Junction Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BRANSBURY, W., Pte., 1st Q.O.(R. West Kent Regt.) A Reservist, he was mobilised at the outbreak of hostilities and was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons. He was wounded in the Battle of the Aisne, and after recovery fought in the engagements at Ypres and Hill 60, where he was wounded a second time. Subsequently he was in action at Lens, Arras and in many other operations until the Armistice was signed. He was demobilised in March 1920, and holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 50 Boscawen Street, Deptford, S.E.8. BRANSBY, A., Air Mechanic, R.A.F. He joined in June 1918, and in the same month sailed for France. Whilst overseas he was engaged on important duties at Lille, and in various other places, being employed in repairing aeroplanes and airships. After the Armistice he proceeded to Germany with the Army of Occupation, and was stationed on the Rhine until his return home for demobilisation in December 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 33, Sandwich Buildings, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BRANSGROVE, J. A., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. He volunteered in September 1914, and in December of the following year was drafted to France, where he took part in severe fighting at Loos. He was invalided home owing to ill-health in April 1916, and after receiving medical treatment in hospital was discharged as unfit for further service in April of the following year. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 8, Whitcher Street, New Cross, S.E.14. BRANT, W., Private, Royal Fusiliers. He joined in May 1916, and in April of the following year proceeded to the Western Front. During his service in France he took part in the heavy fighting at Cambrai, and was wounded at Bullecourt, and also in an engagement on the Somme. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in March 1920. 25, Reculver Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BRASSELL, D. (Miss), Special War Worker. During the war this lady rendered valuable services at Messrs. Greenwood and Botley's Munition Works, where she was engaged in the manufacture of cartridges, and also in the filling department. In June 1918 she was transferred to Abbey Wood, and undertook important and dangerous work in the T.N.T. powder room, and in the bomb-filling shop. She carried out her responsible duties with great efficiency, and her services were highly appreciated. 18, Angus Street, New Cross, S.E.14. BRAVERY, W., A.B., Royal Navy. He was called up for the Spithead Review in June 1914, and when war broke out was posted to H.M.S. "Leviathan" Whilst in this ship he was engaged for three years on important secret service duties, and was subsequently employed on patrol and escort work in the English Channel. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and in February 1919 returned to shore and was demobilised. 19, Selden Road, Peckham, S.E.15. 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