| Wright | Harry | | Major | WRIGHT, HARRY, Major, was born 5 December 1856. He joined the Gordon Highlanders, as Lieutenant, 29 November 1876; served in the Afghan War, 1879-80; was present at the action of Charasiah and subsequent pursuit; final occupation of Kabul; expedition to Maidan; operations between 10 and 25 December 1879; actions of 23 December and Childuktean; march from Kabul to Relief of Kandahar; reconnaissance of 31 August and battle of 1 September. He received the Medal with clasp; Bronze Star. He served in the South African War of 1881, taking part in the Transvaal Campaign and the battle of Amajuba Mountain. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 3 May and 10 June, 1881]. On 9 March, 1886, he was promoted to Captain. He was Adjutant, Volunteers, from 1 February 1889 to 31 January 1894, and was promoted Major 14 February 1895. Major Wright served in the South African War of 1899-1902, and took part in the operations in Natal in 1899, including the action at Elandslaagte (severely wounded); in the Relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso; the operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; operations on Tugela Heights (14 to 27 February 1900) and action at Pieter's Hill; operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900; employed with the Corps of Volunteer Stretcher-bearers. Was present in the operations in the Transvaal in December 1901, and was afterwards a District Commissioner. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Harry Wright, Major, Gordon Highlanders. In recognition of services during the recent operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. Major Wright became Lieutenant Colonel 14 December 1903; Brevet Colonel 14 December 1906, and retired 14 December 1907. He served in the European War from 1914, commanding the 8th Battalion The Gordon Highlanders. He was created a CMG, 1916; was mentioned in Despatches, and severely wounded. He served in Palestine in 1917-18, and was again mentioned in Despatches.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Gordon Highlanders |
