Regimental number | 1563 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Croxton Park, Lincolnshire, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | c/o F Wright, Australville, Eagle Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, W Wright, Croston Park, Grantham, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Company |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He was in charge of two guns with the front wave of infantry. Seeing the advance held up by fire from an enemy strong point, he rushed his guns about 100 yards forward, came into action, and neutralized this fire, thus allowing the infantry to advance. Throughout he employed his guns with great skill and effect.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded, Quinn's Post, Gallipoli, 3 Mag 1915. Appointed Seryeant 31 December 1916; Commissioned, 20 April 1917. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |