World War II
| Service # | O-402766 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | North Carolina |
| Date of Death | September 11 1945 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Tablets of the Missing
Lorraine American Cemetery |
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Notes
Through the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the remains of First Lieutenant James E. Wright were accounted for in 2021. His name is permanently inscribed on the “Tablets of the Missing” at the Lorraine American Cemetery.
