Private William Charles Bright
13 Jul 1896 - 30 Nov 1963
Biography
The son of William and Elizabeth of Combe Down he married Irene Maud Crane. In 1921 he was a Police Constable boarding at Haywood Road, Pill, Bristol.
A WW1 veteran he served as Sapper 816 in 2nd Wessex Divisional Field Company Royal Engineers enlisting in 8 Aug 1914 he served in the BEF. He is described as 5 foot 9 inches tall.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southstoke Patrol | Patrol member | 27 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WNAD 184/1
Occupation
Builder and contractor
Address
Cleevedale, Cleevedale Road, Combe Down, Bath.
Other information
He was discharged 29th November 1942 having joined Royal Navy 27th November 1942.
His 1939 card ID was recorded as WPA 1295
When he died in 1963 Ken Weeks was one of the executors of his will.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391 & WO363
1939 Register