Soldier Record
Richard Henry Bridges
Contributed by: Naomi Webb, on 2008-11-08
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Richard Henry |
| Surname | Bridges |
| Year of Birth | 1894 |
| Year of Death | 1981 |
| Regiment | Wiltshire Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Wroughton, Wiltshire |
Richard Henry's Story
He was wounded at Gallipoli and as a result underwent more than 50 operations during his lifetime, resulting in one leg being about 3 inches shorter than the other one. He learnt to do beautiful embroidery when he was first in hospital and kept this up throughout his life.
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