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Eric Nelson BRIDGES

Regimental number61586
Place of birthWarrnambool, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngineer
Address40 The Avenue, Balaclava, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, E T Bridges, 40 The Avenue, Balaclava, Victoria
Previous military service19th Battery Australian Field Artillery
Enlistment date25 June 1918
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th General (Victorian) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 31 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 61587 Corporal Rupert Ward BRIDGES, 58th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas).
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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