William BRIDGER

Regimental number57022
OccupationCarrier
Next of kinFather, Herbert Bridger, Hay Street, Seatoun, Wellington
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements (Second Draft), J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 90 Ulimaroa on 26 July 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 23 August 1918
Place of burialQueen's Cemetery (Plot IV, Row A, Grave No 3), Bucquoy, France
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Brother: Herbert Bridger, 185 Marine Parade, Seatoun, Wellington
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 36

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