Bruges, William Ernest, 1894-1984
- GB-2014-WSA-04016
- Person
- 1894-1984
Bruges, William Ernest, son of Charles Ernest Bruges, of Semington, Wilts, by Margaret Mary, daughter of Hanslip Long, of Balsham Manor, Cambs; b. Nov. 4, 1894; adm. as K.S. Sept. 24, 1908; left July 1913; enlisted in the 16th Batt. Middlesex Regt. Sept. 1914; 2nd Lieut. R. F. A. Oct. 26, 1915; served in Egypt and Macedonia; retired as Capt. 1922; reemployed as Capt. R. A. R. O. Sept. 1939; Major Dec. 12, 1940; City and Guilds Engineering College; London Univ.; B.Sc. 1925; M. Sc.; A. C. G. I.; D. I. C.; A.M.I.C.E. 1932; A. M. I. E. E; author of Principles of Liberty (1937), and various articles in technical journals; m. Joan Margaret, daughter of George Archibald Douglas, I. C. S., Director of Agriculture, Madras.; d. 9 Apr. 1984.