Lieutenant Douglas Archibald Wright
Died of Wounds in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Lieutenant Douglas Archibald Wright, born in Ormstown, had moved to British Columbia with his parents, the Rev. T. H. and Lillian Wright. He enlisted in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Vancouver, in March of 1915. On the evening of August 11, 1918, the P.P.C.L.I. had a company of men supporting an attempt to drive the Germans out of the French town of Parvillers, near Amiens. They immediately met heavy resistance. On the morning of August 12th, the Germans counterattacked, drawing heavy losses but killing the 22 year old Lieutenant Wright in the process.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
411061
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Wounds
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Ormstown, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
19 years 5 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
22 years 10 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
22 years 10 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
McGill Student
Next of Kin:
T. H. Wright, father, Jubilee, British Columbia, Canada.
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Methodist
Place of Enlistment:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
6 ft 0.0 in / 183 cm
Weight:
Chest:
37.5 in / 95 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Parvillers
Length of Service:
1237 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Images
War Diary Entry
Grave of Lieutenant Douglas Archibald Wright, age 22, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Grave of Lieutenant Douglas Archibald Wright, age 22, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Lieutenant |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
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| WW1 |
Corporal |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
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Notes
Son of the Rev. T. H. Wright, B.A., and Lilian Wright, of 291, Slocan St., Vancouver, British Columbia. Original overseas unit 1st University Company. Joined the P.P.C.L.I. in the field as a Corporal July 28, 1915. Promoted to Lieutenant May 19, 1917. Wounded June 2, 1916.
Also served under number A11061.
Additional Service Notes
Additional Next of Kin Notes
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