| Regimental number | 23/18 |
| Address | 70 St Hill Street, Wanganui |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs P Brydon, Dargaville, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Bulls Road Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grave No 27), Flers, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Sarah Brydon, Dargaville |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Special good work at Assey Road near Flers on the 15th September 1916. He reorganised the remnants of two companies of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade and, through his left flank was in the air, and casualties were heavy, held on for five hours. He inspired his men by his coolness and utter disregard of danger. He was killed on the morning of 16th September. He was previously wounded early on the morning of the 13th September. He had performed specially good work since the arrival of his Unit in France last April. This officer worked on the staff on several occasions and showed great zeal and ability. His loss is a serious one to his Unit.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/Samoan Adv & Adv Pty of 1st NZRB |