Country: New Zealand
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 19/05/1902
Number issued: 1
Gold albert & pendant, suitably inscribed, to:
6th New Zealand Mounted Rifles –
3590 Trooper John BRYDON
Presentation made by Mr G.A. McLean, in the Public Hall, Leithfield.
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Lyttelton Times, 22nd May 1902
A “welcome home social” given by the residents of Leithfield to Corporal John BRYDON, of the Sixth Contingent, was held in the Public Hall, Leithfield, on Monday evening. There was a very large gathering. During the evening Mr G.A. McLean, on behalf of the residents, presented the guest with a gold albert and pendant, suitably inscribed. Musical items were contributed, and a pleasant evening was spent.
EMBARKATION DATABASE
Surname: BRYDON
Reg No: 3590
Given Names: John
Contingent: Sixth
Rank: Private
Unit: No 19 Company
County/City: Ashley
Occupation: Labourer
Ship: “Cornwall”, 30 January 1901
Address: Leithfield, Canterbury
Next of Kin: Brydon, Mr Robert
Next of Kin Address: same
Relationship to Soldier: Father
