Oswald Walter Wright

Corporal · NZ #29935 · T Patrol · 1939-45 Star, Africa Star (8th Army clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal

What this roll records

Rank not found online. Where to look: (1) Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph (https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/search) - search surname, then match on this service number; the record shows rank as published in the 2NZEF Nominal Roll. (2) Archives NZ WWII personnel file (https://collections.archives.govt.nz) - definitive rank history, request required.

Verified 27 Jul 2026 vs Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph. Oswald Walter Wright (confirms O.W.), last rank Corporal. DOB/DOD confirmed.

Full name Oswald Walter. Aged 85 at death. Watchmaker in civilian life. Embarked/served with Rifle Battalion. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.

WATCHMAKER in civilian life. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.

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Where this comes from

• Missing info added from the LRDG Preservation Society’s Troopers roll.
• Honours & campaign medals from Online Cenotaph: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star (8th Army clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
• Additional sources (AWMM Online Cenotaph). Nominal Roll 2NZEF No. 3, p.528. Also cited: Death notice, New Zealand Herald, August 1996; Information kindly provided by family.

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