| Regimental number | 747 |
| Other Names | Reginald Roy Wright |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | James Patterson, Yanaki, Foster, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A4 Pera on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Squadron |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'Lt R.W. Paterson, M.M., 3rd Machine gun Squadron. At Jenin, on the night of 20th-21st September 1918, he, with his sub-section was detailed to watch the road from Nablus, south of Jenin. On the way he came across a body of some 300 enemy and four field guns. He immediately called on them to surrender, which they did, after first refusing. By his prompt and effective action he undoubtedly contributed a great deal towards the success of the operations round this town.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 132 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 27631 Driver Gordon James PATERSON, 14th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 2 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II (prisoner of war, Changi, 1942-45). |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
