Wright John Pte. 4459453
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Wright John
Army number 4459453
Rank Pte.
Decorations
Date of birth 2/4/1917 - registered in the Lanchester District Q2 1917, mother's maiden name Irwin.
Age
Unit Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry 17/1/1940. Posted 11th Bn DLI. BEF. Prisoner of War 26/6/1940. Posted ? Bn DLI on repariation. Trf Royal Army Service Corps 2/8/1945. Class Z Army Reserve 11/4/1946.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade January 1940
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War 8B 13736
Died/Killed in action Death registered March 1989, aged 71 in Durham Northern District.
Home address No detailed family information as yet.
Source table 11DLI
