| Surname: | Wright |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8244 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/1/1915 to 13/2/1915 and 29/6/1915 to 4/7/1916 on medal roll page B543. Formerly Pte. 7 Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regt. No. 9792. No inscription on gravestone. Died of pneumonia, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. He was born and enlisted in Blackburn and resided in Devonport.Info from Pension Index Card: Wright, Robert, P/.8244, MFP, L/Cpl.,12/2/1919 died from pneumonia contracted whilst on active service. Widow, Wilhelmina, born 14/11/1893, address: 37 Chapel Street, Devonport. 4/3/1919 awarded grant of £5, 18/8/1919 awarded pension of 13/09d per week.Robert Wright. |
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| Date of Death: | Feb. 12, 1919 |
| Company: | MFP |
| CWGC Link: | 375240 |
| Cemetery: | BLACKBURN CEMETERY, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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