'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20/21st, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

'For devotion to duty and gallantry in the Field. He has been on active service since the outbreak of war, serving in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. Since June 1916 he has been Adjutant of this Battalion, and during the fighting at the Somme he had on many occasions to perform his various duties and make reconnaissance under very heavy fire. He displayed great coolness and bravery in action and showed marked ability and devotion to duty under all circumstances, especially during period 21 September 1916 to 25th February 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 June 1917

Regimental number	10/1372
Address	Ohingaiti
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, Dr R B Wrightson, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England
Rank on embarkation	Lieutenant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Medals	Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20/21st, 1917.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 December 1917 Military Cross 'For devotion to duty and gallantry in the Field. He has been on active service since the outbreak of war, serving in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. Since June 1916 he has been Adjutant of this Battalion, and during the fighting at the Somme he had on many occasions to perform his various duties and make reconnaissance under very heavy fire. He displayed great coolness and bravery in action and showed marked ability and devotion to duty under all circumstances, especially during period 21 September 1916 to 25th February 1917.' Source: London Gazette Date: 4 June 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second