Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Wright
Initials:   H.T.
Rank:   Warrant Officer I
Army No.:  6780671
Notes:   CMP/RMP. From London SE 5. 2/12/1932 he enlisted in the 24 London Regiment TA at London, age 19 years, occupation Porter, born Southwark London, later enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 5/1/1935, 5/1/1935 transferred to CMP Foot Police. RSM 112 Pro Coy. 1956 London District Pro Coy. Still serving 12/1952. Henry Thomas Wright.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (3)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1945-01-11 Gazette Issue: 36886 Gazette Page: 338
Citation:   Italy.
  2. Decoration:   Member of the British Empire Gazette Date: 1945-09-20 Gazette Issue: 37274 Gazette Page: 4674 Theatre: Mediterranean
Citation:   Italy. From London SE5. RSM 112 Pro Coy. MBE citation: During the Italian Campaign from CASSINO to the PO VALLEY, this WO has been an inspiration to the remainder of the Company. On one occasion he came on the scene of a burning lorry, which was endangering all the vehicles stopped in the vicinity. Without thought for his own safety, he jumped into the lorry and drove it off the road out of danger of the other vehicles. Although necessitating long hours of duty, his work in connection with the control of traffic on the mountain roads has been an example of his powers of organisation within the unit. His quick grasp of the difficult problems enabled him to deal immediately with many situations produced by the severe winter weather. The personal example shown by RSM WRIGHT has been an inspiration to all ranks of the Corps Provost Company. Lt-Col APM 13 Corps. Lt-Gen Commander 13 Corps.
  3. Decoration:   Meritorious Service Medal Gazette Date: 1956-07-01 Gazette Issue: Corps Journal Gazette Page: 3/4 Quarter
Citation:   London District Pro Coy.