Stanley George Brackenridge

• General Notes
  • General Notes:
    
    After the war Stanley and Liilian were married and lived in Port Pirie at 20 Gordon Street near Stanley's father and brother. He worked in the Smelters. He was knocked off his bike by a car and accidently mowed the cable to his electric lawn mower surviving both encounters. A keen horse race fan, he would sit close to the old radiogram listening to the call. The children had to be quiet when the races were on the radio. Liked to go fishing and enjoyed a beer at the pub with his mates.
    
    Letter home during WW1 from
    Driver G Brackenridge,
    Transport Section,
    16th Battalion
    Sidi Bishr Camp
    Alexandria
    July 12th 1915
    
    Dear Lil,
    Just a card to all let you know that I have not forgotten you altogether. Well Lil I am having a good time in Alexandria.We went to Gallipolli but could not land our horses so we had to return again. This is a much better place than Cairo, the beach is not 100 yards from our camp, it is lovely in the breakers. My word Lil the Australian boys have had a rough time at the Dardanelles, I think the best part of the Pirie boys that came away with the 1st and 2nd have been killed or wounded.I think the Australians have made a great name for themselves all over the world. The navy men cannot speak high enough of them. I have no idea when we will be leaving here but I hope it won't be long now. I have not heard whether you received those photo's I sent from Cairo Lil. There is a lot of my letters that go astray. How are the solly's going this year? Not to good eh? What can you make out of this photo, I don't think that you would ever guess. It is an Arab wedding. The bride and bridegroom are in the tent on the first camel and on the others are the wedding guests. It is not too bad is it Lil. How would you like a camel for a wedding coach. A bit rough eh. This was taken by one of our boys as it was passing the camp. I don't think that I have much news to interest you, I will try and write more next time. I suppose it will be a bit of a shock getting a card from me. Well Lil I'll close now hoping this finds you in the best of health. Remember me to Claude Elsie and all the other girls.
    Best wishes from your sincere friend,
    Brack.
    
    Army Form W 3121 Serial Number 2993
    16th Battalion A.I.F 1138 Segeant George BRACKENRIDGE
    This non-commissioned Officer is the Battalion Transport Sergeant, and is brought to notice for his gallant and useful work during the operations on 8th, 9th and 10th AUGUST 1918.
    On the night of the 8th/9th he brought up supplies of ammunition and hot food, and by skilfully taking advantage of the contours of he ground, and entirely disregarding the personal risk involved, succeeded in getting hot food to the men of the Battalion in the midst of the battle. He did similar work on the two succeeding nights. It was a daring performance admirably amounted on each occasion, and it is entirely due to his skill that the casualties amongst his personnel and animals were so light.
    He is strongly recommended for distinction.
    E.G SINCLAIR MACLAGAN
    Major-General
    Commanding 4th AUSTRALIAN DIVISION
    
    
      Events:
    
    • Military Award: Military Medal, 23 May 1919. Rank: Sergeant
    Unit: 16th Bn
    Service: Army
    Service Number: 1133