Background
BRIDGE, Charles Henry was born on June 16, 1852 in St. John’s Rectory, Newfoundland. 4th son of Venerable Archdeacon Bridge, and Sarah Christianna, daughter of J. Dunscombe.
BRIDGE, Charles Henry was born on June 16, 1852 in St. John’s Rectory, Newfoundland. 4th son of Venerable Archdeacon Bridge, and Sarah Christianna, daughter of J. Dunscombe.
Canterbury; Jesus College, Cambridge.
Joined Control Department, 1872. Egyptian Campaign, 1882 (medal and star). Deputy - Assistant - Quarter master-General Headquarters War Office, 1886-1891.
Command of Army Service Corps, Aidershot, 1891-1896. Campaign in Rhodesia, 1896, on start' of Sir Frederick Carrington (thanks of Chartered Company, medal and Companion of the Bath). Brevet of Colonel; Headquarters Staff, Colchester, 1897-1899.
Director of Transport, South Africa Field Force, 1899-1900. Assistant-Adjutant-General Aldershot, 1900-1902 (medal, 3 clasps, despatches, Companion of St. Michael and St. George). Director of Transport, 1903. Inspector Remount Department since 190G; 1st Army Corps, 1903.
Club: Junior United Service.
Spouse 1885, Elizabeth Dorcas,daughter of Sir Edward Morris, K.C.B.
Companion of the Bath 1897; Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1900. Colonel.