Date of birth:

May 12th, 1924 (Willoughby/New South Wales, Australia)

Service number:

Aus. 422996

Nationality:

Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Frederick Richard Wright flew a total of 31 operational sorties in the Handley Page Halifax with No. 78 Squadron.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 16th, 1945

Citation:
"Flying Officer Wright has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty"

Awarded for twice completing missions on 3 engines.

LG 37352/5592.

• - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 13th November 1945, Issue 37352, dated 16th November 1945, Page 5592
  - National Archives of Australia