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Wright, George Henry

    Service number:
    J. 111032
    Nationality:
    British (1801-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

    George Wright was also awarded the:
    - Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, 1 clasp {alestine 1636-1939
    - Royal Navy Long Servie and Good Conduct Medal GVI, 1st issue

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Able Seaman
    Unit:
    H.M.S. Hastings
    Awarded on:
    April 8th, 1941
    The original recommendation states:
    ‘When H.M.S. Hastings was attacked by enemy aircraft with machine-gun fire on 1 March [1941], Able Seaman Wright, the Director Trainer, was dangerously wounded in the stomach. Although in great pain, this rating showed great courage and devotion to duty in immediately resuming and carrying out his duty until the cease fire was ordered, when he collapsed. This action and his subsequent unfailing cheerfulness set a very high example. Able Seaman Wright is at present in the R.N. Hospital Port Edgar, where his condition is serious.’
    Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

    Sources

    • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35130 published on the 4 April 1941
      - Dix Noonan Webb

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