Wright, George Henry
- Service number:
- J. 111032
- Nationality:
- British
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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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Able Seaman
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Hastings
- Awarded on:
- April 8th, 1941
‘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.’
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35130 published on the 4 April 1941
- Dix Noonan Webb
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