| Regimental number | 3190 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Macquarie Plains, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Waratah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E Wright, 58 Rupert Street, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a counter attack on the enemy position, this N.C.O. of his own initiative, went over to the sector of a battalion on the flank, and rallied and reorganized a large party of some 100 men, who had lost all their officers and most of their N.C.O.'s. By his total disregard for danger and fine example he restored the steadfastness of the men, and the flank, which was weakly held, and actually "in the air" was able to hold out until reinforced. The gallantry and fine qualities of leadership displayed by Sergeant Wright restored a situation that was full of dangerous possibilities.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Taken on strength, 52nd Bn, 3 March 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 9 March 1917. Taken on strength, 51st Bn, 16 May 1918. Wounded, 10 June 1918. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
