1. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1901-11-01

Gazette Issue: WO 100/114

Gazette Page: 59

Citation: Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Lainks Nek. Awarded as Pte 1 Royal Dragoons, no. 2269.

2. Decoration: King's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1902-11-01

Gazette Issue: WO 100/114

Gazette Page: 102

Citation: Clasp: South Africa 1901. Awarded as Pte 1 Royal Dragoons, No. 2269.

Surname:	Wright
Initials:	E.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/78
Notes:	MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 7/10/1914. Discharged 25/4/1915. He enlisted 28/6/83 in the 1 Royal Dragoons, No. 2269, age 18 years, occupation Clerk. Served Home 28/6/83 to 30/10/99, South Africa 31/10/99 to 26/2/01, Home 27/2/01 to 30/4/01 to discharge after 18 years at own request. He re enlisted in MMP 9/9/14 age 49 years and 133 days, occupation Tram Driver, home address 222 Tiverton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, born Harborne, Staffordshire. Served Home 9/9/16 to 25/4/15 discharged para 392 (ix) KR. He died 3/10/46 aged 81 years at 46 Woodleigh Avenue, Birmingham. Edward Wright.