'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the action in the foret de Mormal on 4th/5th November 1918. When the situation became obscure on the flanks, Private Berridge made several reconnaissances under rifle and machine gun fire and gave most valuable information. The same night, after dark he carried out an imprtant reconnaissance and was able to give exact and valuable information. His conduct throughout the recent operations has been most gallant, and his continuous contempt of danger has been an inspiring example to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	64612
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Mary Berridge, 14 Walters Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 32nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 96 Maunganui on 21 November 1917
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the action in the foret de Mormal on 4th/5th November 1918. When the situation became obscure on the flanks, Private Berridge made several reconnaissances under rifle and machine gun fire and gave most valuable information. The same night, after dark he carried out an imprtant reconnaissance and was able to give exact and valuable information. His conduct throughout the recent operations has been most gallant, and his continuous contempt of danger has been an inspiring example to all.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 31