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Victor TREVETON

Regimental number7317
Place of birthCharters Towers Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressDalrymple Road, Charters Towers, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Janet Treveton, Dalrymple Road, Charters Towers, Queensland
Enlistment date13 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 25 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on 31st August 1918, against MONT ST QUENTIN near PERONNE. Sapper TREVETON was working with section on a footbridge from OMIECOURT to CLERY, which was urgently required for the passage of infantry. Although his officer and half the party were wounded, he stuck to his work under continuous heavy enemy shelling and greatly assisted his Sergeant. The shelling of the bridgehead was extremely intense, the enemy being very anxious to prevent a crossing. Sapper TREVETON set a splendid example to his comrades and showed the most conspicuous bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsBrother: 7311 Sapper Richard TREVETON, 5th Field Company Engineers, returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.
Date of death15 June 1970
Place of burialAlbany Creek Crematorium

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