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Soldier Record

Surname:Wright
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/844
Notes:MMP. He enlisted 18/1/15, age 49.2 years, home address: Swinemoor Cottage, Echt, Swinemoor, Beverley, Yorkshire. Born Beverley, Yorkshire. Discharged 5/2/15 not likely to become an efficient soldier, para 392 (iii) (c) KR. Served 17 years in the 9 Lancers, No. 4217. John Wright.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/116 Page: 52 Sept. 6, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, Relief of Kimberley, Natal. Awarded as Pte, 9 Lancers, No. 4217. QSA Medal only shown on WO 100/116, page 63, dated 1/1/02.