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Capt James D. Wright was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

He was lightly wounded in action on 2 December 1944 but remained on duty. For this wound he was awarded one of his Purple Heart Medals.

He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The citation stated: ´For distinguishing himself by heroic action in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. Captain Wright led a patrol a quarter of a mile into enemy´s line to obtain information as to enemy´s position and if possible to bring back a prisoner. The patrol was subjected to withering fire all the way but without regard to his own safety, although he was wounded, he continued to lead his men on to their objective. He was unable to bring back a prisoner but returned with important papers taken from the body of an enemy, killed by the patrol, and also information of many enemy positions and gun locations that greatly assisted the battalion in making plans for the next day´s attack. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Wright merit the highest praise´.

After he was hit, it only took five minutes to evacuate him to the battalion aid station but all help came too late.