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Notes for Pte Alfred WRIGHT Alfred Wright was born and brought up in Bollington and began work as a calico weaver. He emigrated to Australia in his 20s, finding employment as a miner. He joined the Australian army and was sent to Europe, possibly to Gallipoli where most ANZAC soldiers went. He survived that, but on taking leave with his parents in Bollington, succumbed to pneumonia. This explains why he is burried in the churchyard at St John's in Bollington. He is listed on the war memorial, the memorial at St Oswald's, and on the Australian war memorial in Sydney. [73] In view of being a Bollington lad who gave service to Australia in our common cause, Bollington Town Council raise the Australian flag on ANZAC day, 25th April each year. [102] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Person record last updated: 13 Nov 2018 |
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