Basic Details Surname Bridgeman Forenames The Honourable Richard O B Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DSO Notes Died while flying over river Rufigi in East Africa Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Country of death East Africa Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Unknown