| Regimental number | 3370 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs L Wright, St Arnaud East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Wright, St Arnaud East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Thirty-Seven on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Whilst the 113th Battery was in action east of WESTHOEK, near YPRES, on the 30th October, 1917, No. 3379 Driver Charles Edmond WRIGHT was engaged in packing ammunition to the Battery position and was in charge of a convoy of 10 men and pack animals. As is usual the WESTHOEK corduroy road was being heavily shelled by the enemy and Driver WRIGHT's two horses were killed under him whilst he himself sustained a slight wound. Notwithstanding this, he continued to lead his convoy and eventually picked up two stray horses and utilised them for the remainder of his tour of duty. His leadership, coupled with his cheerful manner has always been instrumental in arousing his comrades to carry out their dangerous work under most adverse conditions and the example he has set has always been one which has inspired his comrades. His devotion to duty and excellent example are deserving of special recognition. Awarded Military Medal 19th November, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 281 Pte Joseph Gordon WRIGHT, 10th Machine Gun Company, died of wounds, 11 October 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
