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Rfm. Thomas Hutchinson Brians
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:76, Greenhow Place, Elswick, Newcastle-on-Tyne
(d.7th Jun 1917)
Bmdr. Frank Briars
British Army Leicestershire Royal Horse Artillery
from:Leicester
My Grandfather Frank Briars was born on 23rd May 1898 in Leicester. Two of his older brothers, Charlie & Ernest, were conscientious objectors.In 1914 Frank lied about his age, saying he was 18 (rather than 16) & signed up to join The Leicestershire Royal Horse Artillery. He would not talk about his experiences but was awarded The British War Medal & Victory medal His Number stamped round the rim is L28901 BMBR F Briars RA (Royal Artillery)
Any information about where the Leicestershire Horse Artillery fought in WW1 would be of interest. He survived the war and died in 1969.
Gnr. James Brice
British Army Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Glamorgan
Pte. Philip John Brice
British Army Black Watch
from:Dunfermline
My Grandfather Philip Brice joined the Black Watch in 1914. He was 25 years old. He was living with his future in laws as he had run away from home when he was 14. His future father in law, Henry Jenkins, found him under a bush and took him in.
When he decided to join the army, he talked Henry's oldest and only son (also Henry) into joining with him. So they walked to Perth to sign up. Young Henry was about 18 or 19. When his mother found out she told Philip in no uncertain terms, "If Henry gets killed you needn't bother coming back either." Fortunately, both survived and lived for many years, though my grandfather did suffer from a bullet wound to the lungs and laid for 3 days till someone found him. He finally died of lung cancer at the age of 67.
I can't find any record of Henry Jenkins in the Black Watch but I do know that he served in it.
Pte. Richmond Henry Brice
British Army 8th Btn. Somerset Light Infantry
(d.27th December 1915)
Sgt. Philip Brick DCM
British Army 39th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Wales
Philip Brick was my grandfather of whom I am very proud. He was born 16 December 1893 at Cravens Arms Shropshire England, the fourth of five children and second son of Edward Brick and Priscilla Evans. His father was a farmer and to supplement the family’s income, worked as a platelayer on the railways.
At the outbreak of World War 1, Philip answered the call to fight for his country. According to his military record he enlisted as a Bombadier in the 39th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery on 2 December 1915 and was sent to Sheerness Kent for training. On his enlistment he was living at 104 Grey Street Bootle, Lancashire, he being 21 years and 330 days of age and 5ft 6Ă‚Âľ in tall and his occupation was a clerk.
Philip went to France and Belgium and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions on 13 October 1916 at Butte de Warlencourt France, as it states in the London Gazette, "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He performed most valuable services under very heavy fire and by his courage and coolness set a splendid example to all."
He was promoted to Sergeant on the 7th of May 1917. It was around this time he was severely wounded, a fractured right tibia and fibula and from his discharge papers dated 31 May 1919 from the Royal Chelsea Hospital, it states "that as from 18 February 1919 he will receive a sum of 6d a day for as long as." After being wounded, Philip was sent to Rubery Hospital Birmingham to recover from his injuries and it was here he met a nurse Sarah (Ducie), who would later become his wife. Sarah was serving in Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service.
Sarah Duncan (Ducie) Miller was born December 1890 in Toronto Ontario Canada, the eldest daughter of Alexander Getty Miller and Rachel Fleming both born in Antrim, Ireland. They married in Antrim Ireland on 22 January 1919. After they married the couple moved to Llandrindod Wells Radnorshire Wales and shared a house with Philip’s parents, Edward and Priscilla. There were three daughters born between 1920 and 1923. With their three daughters, Philip and Ducie decided to migrate to a new life in a new country, Australia. They boarded the ship Orama at Southampton on 5 March 1927 and arrived in Sydney on 13 April 1927. In 1933 Philip bought a small farm of 5 acres at St Marys NSW and a son was born soon after to complete their family. It was a small poultry farm with about 900 chickens, a couple of cows, and a horse. As the years passed Philip's health became progressively worse, caused mainly through his war injuries, and Ducie nursed him for many years until he passed away on 21 November 1938 aged just 45 years. Both Philip and Ducie are buried in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ducie passing away 14 September 1954.
Pte. John Bancel Brickdale
New Zealand Expeditionary Force 1st Btn. Auckland Regiment
(d.4th October 1917)
John Brickdale, son of Commander (Royal Navy) Ernest Freke & Charlotte P. Ellen Brickdale, was baptised on 11th February 1894 at St Peters church, Bedford, the family were living at 35 Foster Hill Road, Bedford. At the time the CWGC records are compiled his widowed mother is living at Harding Street, Greytown, Natal, South Africa.
He served with the 1st Battalion Auckland Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionery Force and saw action in Gallipoli. He died on 4th October 1917 in the Ypres Salient and is commemorated at the Tyne Cot Memorial. He is remembered on the War Memorial, St Peters church, Bedford A pupil of Bedford Modern School 1903-10, commemorated on the School War Memorial, which was unveiled in 1923 and in the Roll of Honour, published in The Eagle, December 1923. Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com
CSM. George Bricknell MM.
British Army 8th Battalion, D Company South Staffordshire Regiment
from:Kenilworth
(d.12th Oct 1917)
George Bricknell was the son of Charles and Mary Ann Bricknell, of Lower Ladies Hills, Kenilworth and husband of Emma Bricknell, of 29 Warwick Rd., Kenilworth, Warwickshire. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Pte. Harold Bricknell
British Army 9th Btn. Welsh Fusiliers
from:Stone
(d.20th Jun 1918)
Harold Bricknell attended Alleyne's Grammar School as a student in the early 1900's. I am researching the School War Memorial and compiling a project to remember the Alleyne's war dead. Any information would be gratefully received.
Cpl. William Ernest Bricknell
British Army 5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters
from:Derby
William Bricknell served with the 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters.
Cpl. Christopher Bride
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Irish Regiment
from:Kimmage, Co. Dublin
(d.10th Mar 1918)
Christopher Bride served with the Royal Irish Regiment 1st Battalion and was killed in action in Palestine in March 1918.
Pte. John Thomas Brideoake
Royal Marine Light Infantry HMS Vanguard
from:Burnley, Lancs.
(d.9th July 1917)
John Brideoake was killed in action on the 9th of July 1917, at sea, aged 20. He is Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. He was the son of Robert H. and Rhoda Brideoake, of 21, Clive St., Burnley, Lancs.
Bridge
Army 9th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
L/Cpl. Albert Bridge
British Army 2nd Btn. Leinster Regiment
from:Dublin
(d.2nd Mar 1918)
Albert Bridge was the son of John and Marie Anna Bridge, of 1, Lower Leeson St., Dublin. He served with the Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) 2nd battalion and died of wounds in March 1918 aged 20. He is buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery in France.
Pte. Albert Bridge
British Army 10th Btn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
from:Burnley
(d.9th Aug 1916)
Albert bridge was killed in action on the 9th of August 1916, aged 22 and is buried in the Contalmaison Chateau Cemetery in France. Son of Mr and Mrs Bridge, 8 Fielding Street, Burnley, prior to enlisting, Albert worked as a weaver at the Wood Top Mill Co., Burnley
Pte. Arthur Irwin Bridge
British Army 1/6th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:South Shields
(d.26th Apr 1915)
Arthur Bridge served with the 6th Northumberland Fusiliers.
Pte. Frederick Philip Bridge
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
from:Bethnal Green
(d.7th July 1915)
Frederick Bridge died of his wounds, aged 21, on 7th July 1915 at No 16 Stationary Hospital, Le Treport. He is buried in Le Treport Military Cemetery, France. He was the son of June Ellen Bridge Reynolds.
Pte. Isaac Holt Bridge
British Army 12th Battalion King's Regiment (Liverpool) King's Regiment (Li
from:Rusholme, Manchester
(d.29th March 1917)
Isaac Bridge is my great uncle who was killed in action on the 29th Mar 1917 in France. He lies buried in Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension in Pas de Calais, Northern France. We visited his grave in May 2012 to pay our respect and gratitude.
Sgt. James Bridge
British Army 1st/5th Btn. Manchester Regiment
(d.4th Jun 1915)
James Bridge died on the 4th of June 1915. He is commemorated on P the Helles Memorial in Gallipoli, Turkey.
Pte. William James Bridge
British Army 6th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment
from:95 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire
(d.30th Apr 1917)
William James Bridge served with the 6th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment during WW1 and was killed in action on the 30th April 1917, aged 22. He is commemorated on the Basra War Memorial, Iraq.
Pte. William James Bridge
British Army 6th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment
from:95 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire
(d.30th April 1917)
William Bridge died on the 30th of April 1917, aged 22 and is commemorated on the Basra War Memorial in Iraq.
Pte. James Bridgeman
British Army 8th Btn. Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
from:Dublin
(d.20th Nov 1917)
James Bridgeman served with Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish) Fusiliers 8th Battalion and died of wounds in November 1917.
Pte. Bertie William Bridger
British Army 1st Battalion Royal Scots
(d.18th Jan 1915)
Bertie William Bridger was killed near Ypres aged 22 he was the son of the late Albert and Hannah Ann Bridger. Bertie is remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial.
Gnr. Frank Bridger
British Army 131 Seige Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
(d.21st March 1918)
Gunner Frank Bridger died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918, aged 21. He was the son of Joseph and Eva E. Bridger who lived at Chorley Road, West Wycombe. Frank is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.9.
Pte. Harry Edward Bridger
British Army 8th Btn. Gloucestershire Regiment
from:Maidstone
(d.17th Apr 1918)
Pte. Arthur Percy Bridges
Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps
from:Bermuda
(d.25th February 1918)
Private Bridges was the son of Alfred Joseph and Mary Emmeline Bridges.
He was 25 when he died and is buried in the family vault in Sandy's (St. James) Churchyard, Bermuda.
Pte. Fred William Bridges
British Army
My grandfather Fred Bridges was held as a prisoner of war and I have postcards of Gustrow which he bought and photographs. I understood he was forced to work in a salt mine and was liberated through Sweden at the end of the war.
Lt.Col. Walter Bridges
British Army 68th Brigade Royal Field Artillery
from:London
Private William Bridges
British Army 22nd Wessex & Welsh Rifle Brigade
from:Bath
(d.27th Jun 1918)
William Bridges died at the age of 52 and is buried in Salonika Cemetry in Greece, grave/memorial No:1430.
Pte. William Bridges
British Army 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment
from:Elmswell
(d.25th Sep 1915)
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