Wright, Richard –

Of 27, Autumn Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Previously suffered effects of gas poisoning. Wounded 17/08/1916 in a charge resulting in his left leg being amputated above the knee.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wright
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 18450
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: November 26th, 1914 - 1914-11-26
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 174614
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 03/11/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f

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