David Alexander WRIGHT

Regimental number22723
OccupationPlatelayer
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Richardson, 55 Hanson Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on 20 August 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of battalion headquarters details. When all but two company officers had become casualties he reconnoitred the position under heavy fire and collected and reorganised the remainder of the battalion, remaining in charge of the position for three days until the battalion was relieved.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 23 April 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 39