| Regimental number | 3794 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle on Tyne, England |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Ironworker |
| Address | Charles Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M.A. Langridge, Charles Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | S.A. Infantry Regiment (18 years) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian General Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and Annie LANGRIDGE |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Alexandria, Egypt, 29 March 1916, to join the British Expeditionary Force; disembarked Marseilles, France, 4 April 1916. Admitted to Anzac Corps Rest Station, 27 January 1917, and transferred to Australian Casualty Clearing Station the same day (arthritis); to No 3 Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 31 January 1917; to No 2 Convalescent Depot, Rouen, 31 January 1917; discharged and marched into 1st Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 2 February 1917. Proceeded to No 1 Australian General Hospital, 22 February 1917 (Class B14); attached to No 1 Australian General Hospital, Rouen, 3 March 1917 (classified as fit for permanent base duty only). Taken on strength of No 1 Australian General Hospital, 25 June 1917. On leave, 12 September 1917; rejoined unit, 27 September 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 14 October 1918; rejoined unit, 2 November 1918. Proceeded on duty to United Kingdom, 10 January 1919; arrived Sutton Veny, 10 January 1919. On leave, 23 April 1919; marched into Australian Imperial Force Central Training Depot, Fovant, 29 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 2 July 1919; discharged Adelaide (termination of period of enlistment), 25 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 50 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 7 West, Grave 10), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LANGRIDGE William Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
