105746 Major Edward Roy WRIGHT, MiD, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: 24/11/1943

Discussion in 'British Army Units - Others' started by dbf, Dec 29, 2022.

  1. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Personal Number: 105746
    Rank: Major
    Name: Edward Roy WRIGHT, MiD
    Unit: Gordon Highlanders ; Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders


    London Gazette : 1 December 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34745/supplement/8089/data.pdf
    The undermentioned, from Gordons, to be 2nd Lts. 2nd Dec. 1939: —
    A. & S.H.
    A/Serjt. Edward Roy WRIGHT (105746).

    London Gazette : 23 March 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36436/supplement/1370/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition ol gallant and distinguished services in Sicily: —
    A. & S.H.
    Capt. (temp. Maj.) E. R. Wright (105746) (killed in action).
     
    Last edited: Dec 30, 2022
  2. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

  3. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2215292/edward-roy-wright/
    MAJOR EDWARD ROY WRIGHT

    Service Number: 105746
    Regiment & Unit: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
    Date of Death: 24 November 1943
    Age 33 years old
    Buried or commemorated at SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY
    Grave Reference: VIII. A. 24.
    Location: Italy
    Awards: Mentioned in Despatches
    Additional Info: Son of Charles Dawson Wright and Malaura Wright, of Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Solicitor.
    Personal Inscription: NOT JUST TODAY BUT EVERY DAY IN SILENCE WE REMEMBER. MOTHER, LYDIA, JORCA
     

Share This Page