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Louis Halford Wright 1884 - 1916

Louis Halford Wright was born on July 4, 1884, and died at age 31 years old on May 31, 1916 at Jutland. Louis Wright was buried at Portsmouth Naval Memorial 20. in United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis Halford Wright.
Louis Halford Wright
July 4, 1884
May 31, 1916
Jutland
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  • Introduction

    Louis Halford Wright is the son of George Wright and Jane Wright Nee Bennett.
  • 07/4
    1884

    Birthday

    July 4, 1884
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    English
  • Nationality & Locations

    British
  • Military Service

    Service number: ss/104319 Rank: Stoker 1st Class Regiment: Royal Navy Unit/ship/squadron: (rfr/po/b/4888). H.M.S. invincible.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Louis Halford Wright was married to Annie Elizabeth Wright Nee Smith.
  • 05/31
    1916

    Death

    May 31, 1916
    Death date
    War at Sea
    Cause of death
    Jutland
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Portsmouth Naval Memorial 20. in United Kingdom
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    My Grandfather Louis Halford Wright was a member of the crew of HMS Invincible and he died when his ship was sunk by the German Navy at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. She was the flagship of the 3rd Battlecruiser Squadron during the Battle of Jutland. The squadron had been detached from Admiral Beatty's Battlecruiser Fleet a few days before the battle for gunnery practice with the Grand Fleet and acted as its heavy scouting force during the battle. She was destroyed by a magazine explosion during the battle after 'Q' turret was penetrated. Of her complement, 1026 officers and men were killed, including Rear-Admiral Hood. Only six men survived.
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