| Service number | 1757 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1899-06-17 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Childers |
| Death Date | 1916-09-04 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Alexander Trevor
Description
Private Alexander “Alec” Trevor (1757, 52nd Battalion) was born in Childers, Queensland, on 17 June 1899. He was working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in January 1916. Alec was killed during the battle of Mouquet Farm on 4 September 1916, and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France. Alec’s mother wrote that he insisted on enlisting at the age of 16. He was 17 years 3 months of age at the time of his death. Alec’s two brothers, Lance Corporal Pryce Trevor and Driver William Trevor, also served in the AIF.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 17 June 1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 08 January 1916 | |
| Date of embarkation | 12 April 1916 | |
| Date of death | 04 September 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 04 September 1916 |