Alexander Galloway Wright

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Commander Alexander Galloway Wright, C.B.E., R.N. (1 July, 1874 – 19 May, 1943) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Wright entered the navy direct from Conway on 4 July, 1900.

Wright was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 22 June, 1897.

Wright was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1910.

Wright was appointed in command of the third class protected cruiser Pactolus on 4 August, 1915.[1]

Wright was placed on the Retired List owing to non-service on 27 August, 1921.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
William R. D. Crowther
Captain of H.M.S. Pactolus
4 Aug, 1915[2] – 30 Jun, 1919
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
William R. D. Crowther
Senior Naval Officer, Ardrossan
4 Aug, 1915 – 30 Jun, 1919
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 861.
  2. The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 861.