In Memory
William R Wright Jr.
Lieut. Wright, who was previously reported missing, was killed in action in southern France March 11, according to department telegram to wife, hire Margaret, who lives at 706 South Eddy street. A co-pilot of a Liberator bomber, he had served overseas since December, 1943. Lieut. Central Wright was graduated from high school in 1935 and studied two years at Wabash college, Crawfordsville, Ind., and a year at the University of Notre Dame.
He was employed by the Bendix Aviation corporation before enlisting as an aviation cadet June 1, 1942. In August, 1943, he received his commission in Altus, Okla.
Surviving besides his widow daughter, Barbara Ann, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wright, 128 East South street, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Ruth Duke, 128 East South street; and Mrs. Mary E. Wright, Richmond, Ind
| Name | William R Wright Jr. |
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| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Residence Place | Indiana |
| Type of Medal | Air Medal, Purple Heart |
| Service Number | O-691025 |
| Military Unit | 722nd Bomber Squadron, 450th Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Military Branch | U.S. Army Air Forces |
| War | World War II |
| Death Date | 11 Mar 1944 |
| Cemetery Section | Tablets of the Missing |
| Cemetery | Rhone American Cemetery |
| Burial Place | Draguignan, France |
Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com
03/18/2026 EJS
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56511480/william-russell-wright
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