Alexander Wright (VC)
Alexander Wright
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Born | 1826 Ballymena, County Antrim |
Died | 28 July 1858 (aged 31–32) Calcutta, India |
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Rank | Private |
Unit | 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot |
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Awards | Victoria Cross |
Alexander Wright VC (1826 – 28 July 1858) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details
He was about 29 years old, and a private in the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot (later The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 22 March 1855 at the Siege of Sebastopol, in the Crimean Peninsula, Private Wright distinguished himself in repelling a sortie. On 19 April he showed great bravery at the taking of the Russian Rifle Pits and was particularly noticed for the encouragement he gave the other men while holding the Pits under very heavy fire; he was wounded in this action. He again showed great courage on 30 August 1855, and throughout the war.[1]
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (Queen's and Royal Hampshires) Museum in Dover Castle, England.
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 21971. p. 661. 24 February 1857.
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