Paybook to 10403 Sgt Arthur Bridges 1st Welch

[Mark Holden]

I recently bought this little group off ebay. It's all related to Sergeant Arthur Bridges 2nd Bn Welch Regiment disembarked France 13 Oct 1914 he also served 1st Bn the Welch Regiment later 7th Indian Division Supply and Transport. There were a couple of interesting surprises in his paperwork that the seller omitted to include in the listing. Firstly there is an entry showing the issue of the Princess Mary Gift on 31 Dec 1914. Secondly he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for Devotion in the Mesopotamia theatre.

I hope this is of interest.

Happy Xmas

Mark

[douglas2496]

A most interesting item.

[Jerry B]

Very good Mark, always good to see welsh wwi items. I fid not know issue of the Mary tin was recorded.


I see he had pre war service which fits with his 14 star.