Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II
Dedicated to Val Rimer z"l and the Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Post No. 2, and created with the support of the Ghert Family Foundation
Edgar Wright
Last Name
Wright
First Name
Edgar
Arrival in Southern Alberta
post WWII
Date of Birth
09/01/1920
Place of Birth
London, England
Parent's Name
Jack and Minnie (Cohen)
Spouse's Name
Fiona Josee (Scutt)
War
WWII
Military Service - Battles
D-Day; Gold Beach
Date of Enlistment
1939?
Place of Enlistment
Abingdon, England
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
London, England
Occupation at time of Enlistment
clerk
Date of Discharge
1946
Country of Service
United Kingdom
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Captain
Unit
Royal Army Service Corps
Division
Beach Group 7
Role
Amphibious Assault and Support (DUKWs)
Training Locations
England, Scotland
Military Service - Countries
France, Germany
Casualty
No
Information Source
personal interview; family source
Other information
"served alongside Canadian 3rd Army"