Private Albert Bridge
16820 10th Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Died of Wounds 9th August 1916, aged 22
Lived at 8 Fielden Street
Buried in Contalmaison Chateaux Cemetery, France - II.A.28.
Commemorated on the Howard St. Sunday School R.o.H.
Burnley Express 16th October 1915 - December 1915 - 19th August 1916 - 9th September 1916

Brother of Abel Bridge 34362 8th East Lancashire Rgt.

Their brother in law was George Baldwin, who married their sister Eva

Sunday July 30 (1916)

Dear Brother,

Excuse me for not answering your letter before now, as we have been marching for a week, & I think we are going to where Harry Routh were, & it won't belong before we are among it again. I got mothers letter alright with your photo & the Blue paper in it. Your photo is extra, & I was glad to hear you enjoyed yourself, but I dont think I have any chance of being there with you at Sept. to learn you to dance. I haven't the luck of getting a soft one & beeing sent to Bpool, but I shall have a good chance very soon. I see the pals have had a bit of a shaking, & they have lost a good man Capt. Riley, well I think this is all at present hoping this finds you in the pink

Dear Mother

Well as you can see I got your letter & Blue paper which came just in time, we had just landed to our next billits after marching all day. We are not far off our destination & I think we are going to where Harry Rouths Batt are. Well mother dont worry about me as I am in the best of health hoping this finds you & the family the same. I were glad to hear our Annie & George enjoyed their selves at B-pool. Well I will close with my very best love & good night to everyone.

xxxxx From your loving
xxxxx Son & Brother

Albert

Little Georgie xxxxx
& Annie xxxxx

Photograph and letter Courtesy of William Taylor