Private Charles James Burbridge
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Burbridge,
Charles James
Date of birth: 1889-02-25
Place of birth: Tottenham London England
Next of kin: Laura Burbridge, wife. Box 74, Hardisty, Alberta
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Clerk
Address:
Hardisty, Alberta
Religion: Methodist
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 904450
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17 on Hill 70, this soldier when a No. 2 of a LEWIS GUN section, handled his gun fearlessly inflicting many losses on the enemy.
On 16/8/17 the No. 1 of the Gun section was wounded this soldier advanced with his gun passed through the CHALK PIT and established a post beyond. He was a splendid example to all.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
75181
Service file: B1265-S037
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 194th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17 on Hill 70, this soldier when a No. 2 of a LEWIS GUN section, handled his gun fearlessly inflicting many losses on the enemy.
On 16/8/17 the No. 1 of the Gun section was wounded this soldier advanced with his gun passed through the CHALK PIT and established a post beyond. He was a splendid example to all. ]
On 15/8/17 on Hill 70, this soldier when a No. 2 of a LEWIS GUN section, handled his gun fearlessly inflicting many losses on the enemy.
On 16/8/17 the No. 1 of the Gun section was wounded this soldier advanced with his gun passed through the CHALK PIT and established a post beyond. He was a splendid example to all. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17
Last modified: 2021-05-28