Background
BRIDGES, William Throsby was born on February 18, 1861. Son of Captain W. W. S. Bridges, Royal Navy.
BRIDGES, William Throsby was born on February 18, 1861. Son of Captain W. W. S. Bridges, Royal Navy.
Studied at Trinity College School. R. Medical Corps Kingston, Canada.
Served South Africa, 1899- 1900 (Queen's medal, 3 clasps). Assistant-Quartermaster-General Headquarters, Commonwealth Military Forces, 1902. Chief of Intelligence, 1905.
Chief of General Staff, 1909.
C. M.G. 1907; Australian Repjesentative Imperial General Staff, London.