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Wright Alexander
(1826—1858)

Alexander Wright 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. He was about 29 years old, and a private in the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 22 March 1855 at Sebastopol, in the Crimea, 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.

Nauru, 2008, Wright repelling a sortie