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SECTION XIII Page 55 Download original document at bottom of page BRIDGES, W. J., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. He joined in July 1917, and at the close of his training was sent to France in November. He was shortly afterwards taken prisoner at the Battle of Cambrai, and sent to Germany. On his release he returned home and was demobilised in November 1919, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 52, Hythe Buildings, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BRIFFITT, J., Private, 11th Royal Fusiliers. He volunteered in October 1914, and in April of the following year was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the severe fighting at Ploegsteert Wood, Vimy Ridge, the Somme, Arras, and Cambrai. He was wounded on one occasion, and after being invalided home was discharged in August 1918. In July 1919 he re-enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps, and was finally demobilised in July 1920, after much valuable transport work at Aldershot. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 59, Cronin Road, Peckham, S.E.15, BRIGDEN, G. E., A.B., Royal Navy. He volunteered in March 1915, and was posted to H.M.S. "Magnolia." This vessel, besides being engaged on important duties in the Mediterranean, and the North Sea, rescued the surviving passengers of the torpedoed S.S. "Arabic" and "Hesperian," and was present at the surrender and subsequent scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow. Later he was transferred to H.M.S. "Walpole," aboard which ship he was in action against the Bolsheviks in the Baltic. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and in 1920 was still serving. 17, Malham Road„ Forest Hill, S.E.23. BRIGDEN, R. J., Driver, R.A.S.C. and Pte., R.A.M.C. Volunteering in February 1915, he embarked for the Dardanelles, and in April of that year took part in the first Landing at Gallipoli, and the Battle of Cape Helles. After the Evacuation of the Peninsula, he proceeded to Mesopotamia, where he was present at many important battles. Whilst in this theatre of war be contracted sunstroke, from the effects of which he unfortunately died on July 22nd, 1916. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "A costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." 17, Malham Road, Forest Hill, S.E.23. BRIGDEN, W. O., Private, l0th Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Joining in September 1916, he was engaged on important home duties until March 1918, when he crossed to France. In that theatre of war he took part in many of the principal battles, during the Retreat and Allied Advance of 1918, at the conclusion of which he proceeded with the Army of Occupation to Germany. He was discharged through causes due to his service in December 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 17, Malham Road, Forest Hill, S.E.23. BRIGGS, H., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. Volunteering in September 1914, he was drafted to France in June of the following year, and fought at Ypres and Loos. In 1916 he was transferred to Salonika, where he was in action in many important operations on the Struma and other fronts until fighting ceased. He was demobilised in March 1919, after his return home, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 23, Catlin Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BRIGGS, J. T., Guardsman, Grenadier Guards. He volunteered in September 1914, and in July of the following year was sent to France, where he took part in the severe fighting at Loos, Vermelles, and the Somme. He was wounded and invalided home, but on his recovery returned to France, and was in action at Vimy Ridge, Ypres, and Cambrai. He also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918, and after the Armistice, proceeded with the Army of Occupation to Germany. He was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 4, Horseferry Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. BRIGHT, W., Private, R.A.M.C. He was mobilised in August 1914, after being drafted to France, did good service at the Battles of Mons, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, and the Somme. In 1918 he was taken prisoner and remained in captivity in Germany till the Armistice. He was demobilised in 1919 after returning home, and holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 25, Milton Court Road, New Cross, S.E.14. BRIGLAND, H. J., Private, 22nd London Regiment (The Queen's). He volunteered in September 1914, and after a period of training served at the White City, Redhill, St. Albans, and Great Dunlow, where he was engaged on various duties of an important nature. He performed good work until he was admitted to hospital, having contracted pneumonia, from the effects of which he unhappily died on April 29th, 1916. "His memory is cherished with pride." 342, Southwark Park Road, South Bermondsey, S.E.16. BRIGHTWELL, J. H. F., Stoker, R.N. He was already in the Royal Navy at the outbreak of war, and served in H.M.S. "Indomitable." He was sent to the North Sea, and took part in the Battle of the Dogger Bank, and afterwards proceeded to the Dardanelles. Here he was engaged on patrol duties, and in bombarding the enemy positions. Later he returned to England, and was unfortunately killed during the air raid at Chatham in September 1917. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His life for his Country, his soul to God." 6, Bell Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BRIGHTWELL, R. (Miss), Special War Worker. This lady was engaged at Messrs. Johnson and Phillips, Chatham, for sixteen months during the war. She was employed in braiding cables, and carried out her duties in a most efficient manner, rendering most valuable services. 6, Bell Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BRIMSON, W. A., Pte., 2nd Loyal N. Lancs. Regt. He joined in January 1918, and later in the same year was drafted to France, where he took part in numerous engagements during the Advance of that year, including those at Ypres, and Mount Kemmel. He was demobilised in January 1929, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 6, Blashford Street, Lewisham, S.E.13. BRINAN, C. H., Pte., Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regt.) Volunteering in August 1914, he was drafted later in the same year to France. There he took part in the Battles of Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Loos, the Somme, and Arras, where he was severely wounded in 1917. As a result he was evacuated to England, and after spending some time in hospitals at Chatham; and in London, was invalided out of the Service early in 1918, holding the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 18, Blackhorse Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BRINAN, E., Private, 20th London Regiment. He joined in June 1916, and after completing his training was sent to Egypt. During the Palestine Campaign he took part in the three Battles of Gaza, and was present at the capture of Jerusalem. Transferred to France in 1918, he was in action in various sectors during the Retreat and Advance in that year and was taken prisoner. Repatriated after the Armistice, he was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 18, Blackhorse Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BRINSLEY, G., Sergt., R.E. (Signals). He volunteered in May 1915, and was sent to the Western Front twelve months later. He was in action at Vimy Ridge, the Somme, Arms, Messines, Ypres, and Cambrai, and also served throughout the Offensive of 1918, and after the Armistice proceeded with the Army of Occupation into Germany. Returning home, he was demobilised in February 1920, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 61, Glenforth Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BRITCHFORD, A. J., Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Joining in March 1917, he proceeded three months later to the Western Front. In this theatre of war he took part in the heavy fighting at Bullecourt, Ypres, St. Quentin, and on the Somme Front, and was twice wounded at Ypres in August 1917, and at St. Quentin in Match 1918. He remained overseas until February 1919, when he was demobilised holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 29, Banyard Road, Bermondsey, S.E.16. BRITTAN, A. E., Driver, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) He volunteered in 1925, and in the same year was drafted to France. During his service in this theatre of hostilities, he did good work employed as a motor transport driver carrying ammunition to the front line on the Somme, Ypres and Arras sectors. Wounded in 1917, whilst acting as motor Despatch Rider, he was invalided home and discharged later in the year as unfit for further service in consequence of his wounds. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 23, Relf Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BRITTAN, W. A., Gunner, R.F.A., and R.H.A. He joined in September 1916, and in the following year was sent to the Western Front. There he did valuable work as a signaller with his Battery in various sectors and was wounded in April 1918. After spending some time in hospitals at Etaples and Le Treport, he returned to the firing line and saw further fighting until hostilities ceased. Proceeding into Germany after the Armistice he served with the Army of Occupation until February 1919, when he was demobilised, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 13, Azenby Road, Peckham, S.E.15. View And Download Original Document |