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Lance Corporal Charles Symes Bridle
25th Provisional Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment
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1914 Star
Born 29/09/1895, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Son of Frederick
Bridle and Sarah Allen, Vrangue Hill. Brother of Gunner
Harry Bridle, RGA. Worked as a greenhouse labourer,
before signing up in 1912.
In May 1915 he contracted measles and was admitted
to hospital at Wimereaux. Transferred to Birmingham
Hospital. Furloughed home to the Vrangue 01/06/1915
to 13/06/1915. Sent back to front and dangerously wounded
by 19/09/1915 and a week later also had dysentry as
well as wounds to left thigh and right arm. Admitted
to hospital in Malta 26/09/1915. Was sent home from
Egypt (Malta?) on SS Panama on 09/11/1915.
Service record shows that he was supposed to be dismissed
on 14/12/1916 as no longer fit for service but this
is crossed out. Had previously served in 2nd Batt. Admitted
to Highfield Hall, Southampton on 11/11/1915 with an
unknown complaint. Discharged 14/12/1916. SWB 27/01/1917
when he was already living at 44, Radcliffe Road, Northam,
Southampton. In 1921 was in The Welsh Hospital, Netley
as a patient. This was a military hospital. Reason for
hospital stay not known.
Working for Harland & Wolf Shipbuilders in Southampton
Docks as an electricians's mate. Married Beatrice M
Ryder Apr 1918. Described as honest, sober, trustworthy,
intelligent and clean by his Captain. Entry in Pension
Record cards but not clear what pension he received.
One daughter, Joan B Bridle born on 13/10/1920. Registered
as a postman 1932 in Southampton. In 1939, he was working
as an aircraft fitter.
Died 08/4/1972 at 1 Whistler Clo, Sholing, Southampton
leaving £2124.