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David Leslie TREWEEK

Regimental number518
Place of birthMathinna Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressMathinna, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs S Treweek, 22 Landsdown Crescent, West Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date1 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous Gallantry in action. This man was employed as a Runner at Brigade Forward Station. On many occasions, he carried messages through a heavy barrage and was constantly on duty for 48 hours. During the whole of this time, he exhibited unusual courage and devotion to duty and in the intervals of running volunteered for other work. On account of the difficulty of keeping lines working, communications were largely dependent on this Runner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 September 1964

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