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Compton Kelford TREW

Regimental number62182
Date of birth11 November 1899
Place of birthBourke, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMechanic
AddressEudunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.7
Height5' 6.5"
Weight163 lbs
Next of kinFather, D R Trew, Eudunda, South Australia
Enlistment date27 June 1918
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1-6 (SA) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board SS Gaika on 6 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Mechanical Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1919
Discharge date26 February 1920
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 18 December 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 February 1920.

Medal: British War Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W39995.
Date of death28 September 1985
Age at death85
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, TREW Compton Kelford

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