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1206300 Cpt. Theodore Wright VC British Army Royal Engineers from:Albury, Guildford (d.14th Sep 1914) Theodore Wright was killed in action on 14th September 1914 aged 31 and is buried in the Vailly British Cemetery in France. He was the son of the late William Walter and Arabella Wright, of Talgai, Albury, Guildford. An extract from The London Gazette, dated 16th Nov., 1914, records the following :- "Action for which commended :- Gallantry at Mons on 23rd August in attempting to connect up the lead to demolish a bridge under heavy fire; although wounded in the head he made a second attempt. At Vailly, on 14th September he assisted the passage of the 5th Cavalry Brigade over the pontoon bridge and was mortally wounded whilst assisting wounded men into shelter." Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**