George Joseph Wright Image

Name

George Joseph Wright

Born

1870-01-13

Birth Place

Birmingham, England

Occupation

Piano Finisher / Piano Tuner

Religion

Baptist






Service Record 1


Regimental Number

651046

Highest Rank

Sergeant Bandmaster

Conflict

1914-1918

Battalion

160th Battalion

Company

Band

Enlisted

Walkerton, ON

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1915-12-21

Prev Exp

32nd Regiment

Discharge Date

1916-10-03

Discharge Cause

Medically Unfit



Artefacts, Photographs & Resources

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Notes

11 Years 32nd Regiment. After the war, worked as a piano tuner, in London, Ontario




Sources & Links

- (a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: F. Treve James and Thomas Joh
- (b) Program for Dedication of Chesley, ON and Vicinity Soldiers' Memorial, July 15th, 1925
- Library & Archives Canada



News Clippings


160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Walkerton Telescope, June 12, 1919
Walkerton Telescope, June 12, 1919