Regimental number | 702 |
Place of birth | Wangaratta Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Ebden via Wodonga, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Wright, Ebden via Wodonga, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry in action. Although severely wounded shortly after Zero hour he continued to lead and encourage his men throughout the attack. He bombed an enemy Machine Gun crew and assisted in bayoneting the remainder. Later on, seeing another Machine gun coming into action, he promptly attacked and overcame the crew, and thus undoubtedly prevented many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |