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Vernon Haddon TREATT

Regimental number36678
Place of birthSingleton New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStudent
AddressTredinnock, Young, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Frank Burford Treatt, Tredinnock, Young, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 December 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 29
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/128/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 5 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 8th October at BRANCOURT this man was a linesman with a Forward Section supporting the exploiting infantry. It was necessary to establish an O.P. on the high ground East of the village and to get the guns into action quickly to deal with hostile Machine Guns which were holding up the advance. The enemy had placed a heavy barrage of High Explosive and Gas Shell on the area. With great bravery and determination this man took a wire right through the shelling and maintained it enabling the guns to be successfully used. By his efforts on this and on subsequent occasions during the day he rendered very valuable services. He showed great courage and devotion to duty in both trying and dangerous conditions and his work was of the utmost value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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