| Regimental number | 2035 |
| Place of birth | Quorn South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Trestrail, 169 Hopkins Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Company |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the advance west of VILLERET on 18th September, 1918, Lance-Corporal TRESTRAIL showed great devotion to duty. He was in charge of two Machine Guns and after establishing them in commanding positions, he went forward and made a careful reconnaissance of the ground in front. Later, during the relief of the Battalion, the Limbers were heavily shelled and casualties were inflicted. He remained and supervised the removal of the wounded to a plae of safety and then drove one Limber through a heavy enemy Artillery barrage to Rear Battalion Headquarters. He displayed great gallantry throughout the whole operation and his cheerful bearing had a marked effect on his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
