Peter Harold Wright
Peter Harold Wright | |
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Peter Harold Wright, pictured here in 1945. | |
| Born | 10 August 1916 Mettingham, Suffolk, England |
| Died | 5 April 1990 (aged 73) Ipswich, Suffolk, England |
| Buried | All Saints Churchyard, Ashbocking, Suffolk, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Service number | 2657545 |
| Unit | Coldstream Guards |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Other work | Farmer |
Company Sergeant Major Peter Harold Wright VC (10 August 1916 – 5 April 1990) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.