| Surname: | Bridgeman |
| Initials: | W J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/11532 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose (clasp 8276), Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 19/9/1914 to 3/10/1914 and (3) Egypt 22/11/1915 to 14/32/1916 and (4) Mesopotamia, 14/2/1916 to 7/6/1918. Formerly Pte. 1 Wiltshire Regiment. No. 5646. Info from pension index card:- SB.36. 8/MB/2827. Bridgman (note spelling), W J, MFP, No. 11532, L/Cpl, MFP, address: Avening, Gloucestershire. No other info. Also:- Bridgeman, William John, MFP, P/11532, Wiltshire Regt, Army Res, 13/12/18 to discharge, case passed from PWP to R8, 12/9/22, file returned to R8, 24/1/23, 126 Dyer Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 8/MB/3408. Stamp: Ad 9/1/19 at 13/9 from 14/12/18 to 17/6/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1889, received 10/1/19. Also:- SB36. 8/MB/3408. Bridgeman, William John, MFP, P/11532, L/Cpl, 13/12/18 to discharge, born 1882, married, 126 Dyer Street, Cirencester, Glos. Oakridge, Lynah, Nr Stroud, 14/12/18 awarded pension for mental instability, attr. Name spelt Bridman and Bridgeman. William John Bridgeman. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/98 Jan. 7, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B72217. Enlisted 26/12/1900, discharged 13/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 36years 3months. Served abroad. |