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Richard BRIGHT

Regimental number7356
Place of birthTimaru, New Zealand
Other NamesRichard Henry
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJeweller
Address'Taumarumui', King Country, New Zealand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinBrother, T L Bright, Box 494 GPO, Auckland, New Zealand
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 July 1948
Age at death67
Place of burialKarori Cemetery (11b31/10), Wellington, New Zealand

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