| Regimental number | 2507 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bank Street, Port Fairy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Wright, Bank Street, Port Fairy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the recent operations by the 15th Australian Infantry Brigade Private WRIGHT J. acted as runner between Battery Headquarters and our detachments in the front line. Early on the morning of the 26th inst., while taking a message forward he was slightly gassed. He, however, remained on duty refusing to go to the Dressing Station until the Brigade was relieved on the night of the 27th inst. During the attack on the 26th inst. and the day following the attack Private WRIGHT's services were most valuable, not only did he take his messages forward through the heaviest barrages, but on four occasions, when returning to Battery headquarters, brought ack wounded men with him. He set a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
