Regimental number | 2056 |
Place of birth | Payneham, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | E H Wright, c/o Walter Morris Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 178 lbs |
Next of kin | c/o Walter Morris Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2056 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the vicinity of MOLENAARELSTOEK on the 4th October 1917. Pte. WRIGHT displayed the utmost courage and initiative in assisting to lay out a forward track. It was partly due to this soldier's coolness and total disregard for danger that this forward work as accomplished under a heavy barrage fire. After this track was marked out he assisted in transporting the wounded and his actions were commended by various Infantry Officers to his Company Commander. East of YPRES.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cluny Castle', 23 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 21 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 20 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WRIGHT Alfred James |