Regimental number | 2051 |
Place of birth | West Kelbridge Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Naurilla, Rochester, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | McN Wright, Cambrae House, West Kelbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry at MOUQUET QUARRY on the 26th August, 1916, when employed as runners and as guides to carrying parties. In both capacities these soldiers [WRIGHT, 529 F.C. SANDS, 1529 H.G. COOK] displayed great pluck, and fearlessness in repeatedly crossing the enemy barrages, and in working under heavy machine gun fire. Their work as runners, is beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |