| Regimental number | 1140 |
| Place of birth | Caulfield Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter and builder |
| Address | 'Olivet', Dudley Street, East Caulfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edmund Wright, 'Olivet', Dudley Street, East Caulfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battery was under heavy machine gun and shell fire, and his officer had been wounded, he took charge and kept all the guns in action until another officer was available. By his energy and coolness he rendered valuable service in carrying out orders under trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
