Bridger F Sergt 201028 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment

Bridger F Sergt 201028 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment

BRIDGER, FRANK, Sergt., No. 201028, 2nd Battn. (35th Foot) The Royal Sussex Regt., a. of the late Thomas Henry Bridger, Fisherman, by his wife (-) (33, Gloucester Place, Worthing), dau. of the late William Osborne, of Aylesbury, co. Buckingham; b. Worthing, co. Sussex, 20 Dec. 1885; educ. Christ Church ,Church of England Schools there was a Painter and Decorator: volunteered for active service, and joined the 4th Royal Sussex Regt. 15 June, 1915; served at various places in England as Gym-nastic and Physical Instructor; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 23 July, 1918, being transferred to the 2nd Battn., and died at No. 141 Field Ambulance Hospital 18 Sept. following, of wounds received in action at St. Quentin the previous day. Buried in Estrées British Cemetery, south of Péronne. Letters received by his mother state that he was loved and respected by both officers and men;

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

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