Frederick James BRIDGEWATER

Regimental number10/1189
Date of birth11 September 1885
Place of birthGreytown
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoachsmith
AddressPost Office Hotel, Palmerston North
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.1
Height5' 10.25"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinMrs S Sears, Post Office, Foxton
Previous military serviceGreytown Rifle Volunteers (3 years, left district)
Enlistment date26 October 1914
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HS 'Ulimaroa', 11 June 1916; disembarked New Zealand, 16 July 1916; discharged, 13 August 1916.

Total war service: 1 year 298 days (of which 1 year 215 days was abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second
Date of death25 December 1959