| Regimental number | 7/416 |
| Address | National Bank, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, A W Wright, Beverley Road, Timaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on |
| The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'While reconnoitring the assembly line with a NCO of another patrol, he assisted in the capture of some 80 Germans who were still holding out in front of the
position of assembly. Just as the barrage opened both his platoon sergeant and corporal were killed, when he immediately took command. After passing Vertgneurl his command was held up by heavy enfilade machine-gun fire, and his personal example in leading the men forward in spite of the fire enabled the whole
line to advance.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body |