Wright, Ernest John –

Son of the late Arthur John and Edith Rose Wright, of 18, Herschel Street, Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Margaret Wright, of 44, Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire. A reservist, he was called up at the outbreak. Died due to diabetes mellitus at Waltham Abbey Town Hall War Hospital.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wright
  • Forename: Ernest John
  • Date of birth: March 13th, 1893
  • Birth place: Spitle Hill, Yorkshire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 21
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 8th, 1914
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Gunner
  • Unit: 1st Reinforcement Brigade.
  • Service number: 11315
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: August 4th, 1914 - 1914-08-04
  • Enlistment location: Salford, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Waltham Holy Cross Old Cemetery, Essex, UK
  • CWGC reference: L. 4. 4144.

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