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Richard Vernon WRIGHT

Regimental number599
Date of birth27 May 1893
Place of birthBlackstone, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
Addressc/o J Love, Farnley, Benalla, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Richard Wright, Knossington, Oakham, Rutland, England
Enlistment date29 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 June 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAnzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/2/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 1 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollCyclists' Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 July 1972
Age at death79
Place of burialBenalla Cemetery, Victoria

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