| Regimental number | 1625 |
| Place of birth | West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, C Holmes, 1560, 3rd Reinforcements, 8th Battalion |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in Harbour Trust Garrison Artillery; discharged upon completion of service. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Redoubt Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 10), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 54 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined 8th Bn at Gallipoli, 8 May 1915. Reported missing, 8 May 1915. Court of Enquiry, held at Rouen, France, 3-5 September 1917, declared fate to be 'Killed in action, on or about 8 May 1915'. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Age variously given as 37.10 and 40. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WRIGHT John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
