| Regimental number | 1067 |
| Other Names | Ernest Burnet |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Stewarts Brook via Scone, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Susan Elizabeth Pickering, Merrim, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1067A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In an operation against the enemy position at MERRIS on night 9th/10th July, 1918. During the dvance, Pte BRIDGE assisted in bombing and capturing an enemy machine-gun post which was holding up the advance. Later his Section attacked a party of the enemy who were advancing against his post. Throughout the attack he showed great coolness and set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
