| Regimental number | 2993 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Loomberah via Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas James Bridges, Loomberah via Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Ernest William |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2992 Pte Harold Cecil BRIDGES, 1st Light Regiment, returned to Australia, 13 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
