BRIDGLAND, John Lenthal 2123
Corporal
7th Machine Gun Coy.
Born 03 October 1893 at Goodwood, SA
Son of Albert BRIDGLAND & Eliza nee ROGERS
Of 194 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Occupation prior to enlistment Printer
Enlisted 01 June 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, France, Belgium
Awarded Military Medal at Mount St. Quentin
"During the taking of Mont St. Quentin on 1st Sept 1918, these two men were acting as Nos. I of M.G.'s and showed determination and initiative in the use of their weapons. Under intense fire from Machine Guns and Minnerwerfers, these men worked their way round to the flanks of an enemy Machine Gun nest which was holding up our Infantry and causing many casualties. They suddenly opened fire on the enemy from close range and silenced the gun although their exposed position drew a heavy fire upon them. This operation was carried out without regard to personal danger and, by bravely sticking to their position, they enabled the Infantry to reorganise the line."
Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 per "Trasos Montes"
Died 21st December 1960
Aged 67 years
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery General AC Path 2 Site 109
Corporal
7th Machine Gun Coy.
Born 03 October 1893 at Goodwood, SA
Son of Albert BRIDGLAND & Eliza nee ROGERS
Of 194 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Occupation prior to enlistment Printer
Enlisted 01 June 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, France, Belgium
Awarded Military Medal at Mount St. Quentin
"During the taking of Mont St. Quentin on 1st Sept 1918, these two men were acting as Nos. I of M.G.'s and showed determination and initiative in the use of their weapons. Under intense fire from Machine Guns and Minnerwerfers, these men worked their way round to the flanks of an enemy Machine Gun nest which was holding up our Infantry and causing many casualties. They suddenly opened fire on the enemy from close range and silenced the gun although their exposed position drew a heavy fire upon them. This operation was carried out without regard to personal danger and, by bravely sticking to their position, they enabled the Infantry to reorganise the line."
Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 per "Trasos Montes"
Died 21st December 1960
Aged 67 years
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery General AC Path 2 Site 109
BRIDGLAND, John Lenthal 2123
Corporal
7th Machine Gun Coy.
Born 03 October 1893 at Goodwood, SA
Son of Albert BRIDGLAND & Eliza nee ROGERS
Of 194 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Occupation prior to enlistment Printer
Enlisted 01 June 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, France, Belgium
Awarded Military Medal at Mount St. Quentin
"During the taking of Mont St. Quentin on 1st Sept 1918, these two men were acting as Nos. I of M.G.'s and showed determination and initiative in the use of their weapons. Under intense fire from Machine Guns and Minnerwerfers, these men worked their way round to the flanks of an enemy Machine Gun nest which was holding up our Infantry and causing many casualties. They suddenly opened fire on the enemy from close range and silenced the gun although their exposed position drew a heavy fire upon them. This operation was carried out without regard to personal danger and, by bravely sticking to their position, they enabled the Infantry to reorganise the line."
Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 per "Trasos Montes"
Died 21st December 1960
Aged 67 years
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery General AC Path 2 Site 109
Corporal
7th Machine Gun Coy.
Born 03 October 1893 at Goodwood, SA
Son of Albert BRIDGLAND & Eliza nee ROGERS
Of 194 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Occupation prior to enlistment Printer
Enlisted 01 June 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, France, Belgium
Awarded Military Medal at Mount St. Quentin
"During the taking of Mont St. Quentin on 1st Sept 1918, these two men were acting as Nos. I of M.G.'s and showed determination and initiative in the use of their weapons. Under intense fire from Machine Guns and Minnerwerfers, these men worked their way round to the flanks of an enemy Machine Gun nest which was holding up our Infantry and causing many casualties. They suddenly opened fire on the enemy from close range and silenced the gun although their exposed position drew a heavy fire upon them. This operation was carried out without regard to personal danger and, by bravely sticking to their position, they enabled the Infantry to reorganise the line."
Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 per "Trasos Montes"
Died 21st December 1960
Aged 67 years
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery General AC Path 2 Site 109
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