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Francis James TRELOAR

Regimental number67
Place of birthWatervale South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSheep farmer
AddressMongalata, via Kooringa, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Arthur Treloar, Bimbowrie Station, South Australia
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 16 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a post which was attacked by the enemy. He reported the attack while the enemy were still 1,000 yards off, and, giving their exact line of advance, enabled the artillery to bring fire to bear which compelled them to deploy. His personal courage and example were largely responsible for the repulse of the enemy with heavy loss.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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