| Surname: | Wright |
| Initials: | R A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 3244857 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Cameronians 9/11/42 transferred to CMP. 2/3/46 to class A release. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born Partick, Glasgow, 4/8/1914, enlisted 15/8/34, occupation Driver Mechanic, Home 37 Orkney Street, Glasgow. SW 1. 8/10/38 he married Olive Dickson at Amble, Northumberland, address:-20 Middleton Street, Morpeth, Northumberland. Served Home 15/8/34 to 15/9/36, Palestine 16/9/36 to 31/10/36, Home 1/1/37 to 9/9/39, BEF 10/9/39 to 31/5/40, Home 1/6/40 to 17/3/42, en route 18/3/42 to 5/5/42, Madagascar, 6/5/42 to 17/5/42, en route 18/5/42 to 29/5/42, India 30/5/42 to 18/8/542, Iraq 19/8/42 to 14/9/43, North Africa 15/9/43 to 11/11/45, Home 12/11/45 to 1/3/46, Home 2/3/46. Military Conduct Exemplary. Testimonial:- Honest, sober, keen & trustworthy NCO who has delivered very satisfactory service. He is a most valuable motor vehicle driver and has a sound general mechanical knowledge. He is recommended as a cheerful, clean, and hard working and reliable worker. Home address:- 2 Prospect Terrace, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland. Medal card not found. GSM 1918 Palestine. Ringland Andrews Wright. |
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| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/503 Page: 23 Oct. 23, 1940) |
| Citation: | Clasp:- Palestine serving as a Rifleman, Cameronians. |