Anglo Boer War

Surname

Forename

Rank

Notes

Unit

Wright

Bache Alien

Captain

WRIGHT, BACHE ALLEN, Captain, was born 12 December 1874, son of Colonel William Frederick Wright, CB. He was educated at Dover College and Sandhurst, and joined the Manchester Regiment as Second Lieutenant 28 September 1895; became Lieutenant 13 January 1897; served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, with the Tochi Field Force (Medal and clasp). He was employed with the West African Frontier Field Force 6 May 1899 to 26 June 1901, and became Captain 27 December 1899. He was Staff Officer, Lines of Communication, Ashanti Field Force, 8 July 1900 to 31 December 1900; took part in the operations in Ashanti, and was present at the relief of Kumassi. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 March 1901]; received the Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 April 1901]: "Bache Alien Wright, Captain, Manchester Regiment. In recognition of services during the recent operations in Ashanti". The Insignia were presented by the King 3 January 1901. Captain Wright was Adjutant, Manchester Regiment, 6 May 1905 to 15 July 1907; Adjutant, Volunteers, 4 November 1907 to 31 March 1908; Adjutant, Territorial Force, 1 April 1908 to 3 November 1911; was promoted to Major, 24 February 1912. He served in the European War from 1914, in command of the 11th Battalion Manchester Regiment from 19 August 1914. He served in the Dardanelles in 1915; Egypt and France, 1916. He was mentioned in Despatches three times; Serbian Eagle, 4th Class; promoted Lieutenant Colonel, to command 2nd Battalion The Manchester Regiment 22 August 1919.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)

Manchester Regiment

Wright

Benjamin

34241

Trooper

Source: QSA Medal Rolls

6th Company, 4th Btn, IY

Wright

Benjamin George

44803

Private

Source: QSA Medal Rolls