James T. Wright
1943
James T. Wright.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Location: Pennsylvania
Private James Wright was accidentally shot and killed when a handgun being examined by another military police officer accidentally discharged on Pier 98 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
They had been assigned to provide guard duty at the pier when the incident occurred. Private Wright was transported to the Naval Hospital where he died.
Private Wright was survived by his wife.
Private James Wright was accidentally shot and killed when a handgun being examined by another military police officer accidentally discharged on Pier 98 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
They had been assigned to provide guard duty at the pier when the incident occurred. Private Wright was transported to the Naval Hospital where he died.
Private Wright was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Private Wright was survived by his wife.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Private
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