Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15

Thread: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

  1. #1
    Donator
    Bob Bacon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Burscough, United Kingdom
    Posts
    7,541
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    [img2=left]http://rwf-forum.co.uk//vBulletin/images/misc/poppy.jpg[/img2][img2=right]http://rwf-forum.co.uk/gallery/files/1/LegsNI93.jpg[/img2]Cpl David (‘Legs’) Wright was killed in a Road Traffic Collision on the M1 motorway near Dungannon, whilst on duty on the 16th September 1993. Cpl Wright was a member of the Battalion’s Close Observation Platoon, and was conducting a plain clothes administration duty, when the accident occurred. His partner in the vehicle, LCpl Phil Harvey was injured, but went on to make a full recovery.

    Cpl Wright had joined the Battalion in 1984, having served previously with the 3rd Battalion for 18 months. He was identified as a young soldier with good potential and quickly rose to the rank of Cpl. He had packed a lot into a short time, having served as an instructor at Shorncliffe. He had also completed three tours of duty in Northern Ireland, including two with the Close Observation Platoon. In addition he was a stalwart member of the Battalion’s Recce Platoon, and was a qualified Rarden Gunner and CVRT Commander


    David met his fiancée Michelle, whilst he was serving at Shorncliffe, and they had planned to get married in the summer of 1994. His funeral took place in a packed St Giles Parish Church at Wrexham, on the 23rd September 1993 followed by a private cremation. He was described as a highly respected professional soldier and a key member of Recce Platoon. He will be remembered for his keen sense of humour, energetic nature and an enthusiasm for life, which rubbed off on those around him.

    His family later presented the David Wright Cup to the 1st Battalion. This trophy is presented to the Best Student on the Annual JNCO Cadre held within the Battalion.




    Sources:
    1. RWF Regimental Records Vol 7 IBSN 0 9525408 9 4
    2. Y Ddraig Goch 1994
    3. Picture of Legs/Dave Parry MC
    Last edited by Bob Bacon; 22-05-2010 at 07:20.

  2. Thanks McGUYVER, Scouse75, MikeCarey, peelow, jimmy timmons and 10 others thanked for this post
  3. #2
    Donator ap1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    3,091
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    Legs was Recce's "Mr Smooth". He was a good looking lad, with perfect white teeth, which he used to good effect by constantly smiling. He could charm the birds from the trees.

    Always immaculately groomed and turned out, he even looked smart in a pair of oily coveralls. Whilst we were in Berlin, it was a running joke in the platoon, that he always turned up for morning parade wearing aftershave. A great guy, his death was a great loss to his pals in Recce.

  4. Thanks peelow thanked for this post
  5. #3
    taffylooneytoon
    Guest

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    He was a good friend, I served with him in 3rd Bn and the 1st Bn RWF, a Wrexham lad who will never be forgotten.

    Val.

  6. #4

    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    sydney Australia
    Posts
    2
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    Legs what a guy, a really smooth dude or what, I will never forget him
    one for the real good guys, had some good times together in D Coy and Recce Plt .

  7. #5
    bazbarron
    Guest

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    Here Here,

    A Great bloke seved with him in Deltas and on posting in Shorncliffe.
    He was going places and it was a big loss to the Bn.

  8. #6
    richie264
    Guest

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    "Legs" was one of my NCOs when I was 11 Pl Sgt. He was an excellent reliable soldier with a cracking sense of humour to go with it, he is sadly missed.

  9. #7
    Guest
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Darlington
    Posts
    13
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    I shared a room with Legs in Warminster and Ternhill with Rob 47 and Joskin 94, in fact on his first day in the Battalion, 11 Platoon were milling outside, he turned up in civvies carrying his kit and Mac McCarthy told him to boxl with me. He broke my nose! What a guy, he was also an usher at my wedding with along with Eds 90.

  10. Thanks MikeCarey thanked for this post
  11. #8
    Donator
    MikeCarey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Holyhead
    Posts
    87
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    I think all of the above say it all about Legs, never a bad word said about anyone and a great friend to all. It was a great loss and a sad day that Legs passed on, leaving a very big void in the life of so many.

    Mike
    Last edited by MikeCarey; 16-10-2007 at 19:30. Reason: error

  12. Thanks jimmy timmons thanked for this post
  13. #9
    Guest meds's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    germany
    Posts
    19
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    It was a pleasure and honour to have worked with Legs during the Fermanagh Tour of 93. A lot of up and coming JNCO's looked up to him.

  14. #10
    Donator
    davidrmac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Baglan Port Talbot
    Posts
    107
    User Info Thanks Achievements/Awards Activity Stats

    Re: Cpl David Wright 1 RWF - 16th September 1993

    Hammy I remember the occasion well . First met Legs in Warminster and I do not have to say what a great guy he was . Fond memories of him in Fox Bay where he was one of the founder members of "The Book" .The book club was legendry and I still have the original minutes , oaths and pictures . It is my intention to organise a reunion of the book club as it is nearing the 25 year mark . This will of course be in David "Legs" Wright's honour .
    Mac

  15. Thanks keith may, Ianto 10, peelow, BennytheBall thanked for this post
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. LCpl Wayne Edwards RWF - 13th January 1993
    By Bob Bacon in forum Bosnia
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 07-01-2009, 10:02
  2. Sgt A Wright
    By A T Marshall in forum WW2
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 24-09-2006, 21:57

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •