William John Bridges AM

Public Fire Brigades
Age
32

Rank / Role
4th Class Fireman

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from being thrown from a horse

Location died
Guy's Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Southwark Bridge Road

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Wind-blown paper startled a horse being ridden on a duty journey from the Elephant and Castle to Brigade HQ. Had returned the 'mobile station', to its overnight storage location and was riding back two horses. Coroners inquest revealed that in fact he should not have been riding the horse. Awarded Albert Medal for his actions involving a fire in a magazine whilst serving as the Quartermaster on board HMS Thunderer on 2 January 1879. Award conferred 6 June 1879.

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