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Trott, David (Jock)

Cook who enlisted in the B Company, 3rd Battalion and took part in the landings at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He was injured in July and after rejoining his unit they took part in the attack at Lone Pine. He and his battalion participated in the Battle of Pozieres in July 1916. In February 1917, he was placed under arrest having shot away fingers on both of his hands. In March 1917 he was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days heavy labouring duties for self-inflicted wounds.

Milestone
Born
Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
1890
Departed Sydney
HMAT Euripides
19 Oct 1914
Arrived Sydney
HMAT Port Sydney
04 Dec 1918
Died
Concord Hospital, Sydney
28 Jun 1951
Buried
02 Jul 1951
Name
Alternate
Trott, David (Jack)
Commemorated by
Occupation
Position
17 Aug 1914 - 03 Feb 1919