| Surname: | Wright |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Warrant Officer II |
| Army Number: | 5045485 |
| Notes: | MPSC. He enlisted in to the North Staffordshire Regt, transferred to MPSC. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 31/7/09 and Sunderland, Co. Durham, He enlisted 25/1/28 at Sunderland, He resided at Sunderland, Co. Durham, He married Francis Maud Hill 23/12/33 at Stafford, Occupation Apprentice Bricklayer. Enlisted 25/1/28 he enlisted, 20/11/34 to class B reserve, 1/1/40 to class W Reserve, 1/6/40 transferred to MPSC. He served Home 25/1/28 to 3/2/30, Gibraltar 4/2/30 to 2/2/32, Home 3/2/32 to 20/11/34, Army Reserve 21/11/34 to 31/5/40, Re-Called 1/6/40 to 6/1/43, North Africa 7/1/43 to 8/11/45, Home 9/11/45. Release Certificate:- trade on enlistment Civil Police Officer, Military Conduct Exemplary. Testimonial: During the two years three months this NCO was under my command he carried out all duties very efficiently. His character, bearing with that of his loyalty were of a high standard. CMS. 31/10/45, Signed Lt/Col. 56 Military Prison & Detention Barracks. Address:- 22 Hewitt Crescent, Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, 13/12/48 he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 2 New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffs. Robert Wright. |