Hatton, Neville Gordon, 1895 - 1983

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Name Neville Gordon Hatton, 1895 - 1983BiographyDate of Birth: 10 April 1895, Toowoomba (Qld.) Date of Death: 25 September 1983, Brisbane (Qld.) Buried: Mt Thompson Crematorium, Holland Park, Queensland Neville's parents were Henry Dougal Hatton and Ida Marion Quinn. He attended North Pine State School. His occupation is listed as a commercial traveller. Neville received the Military Medal and Military Cross. Neville attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel he was also State Secretary of the Australian Country Party. He married Nellie Blanche McQuade in 1924. Military Medal: 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 11th April 1917 near REINCOURT after the withdrawal from the HINDENBURG LINE these men [2645 T.W. FOLKARD, 5077 H.B. DICK, 2158 T. DOBE, 2450 J. HOARE, 235 N.G. HATTON, 1875A A.C. ONIONS, 3970 R.C. HOLDEN, 3182 C.E. UPCHURCH, 1747 T. SEE] under the command of Lieutenant JULIN of 52 Battalion volunteered in spite of continuous machine gun and artillery fire, to go out into NO MAN'S LAND and collect wounded. At first they go a hostile reception but ultimately by their persistency and determination, they were permitted to carry on unmolested till dark. In this manner they saved the lives of many who would otherwise have perished in the snow. Two of the number were killed but undetermined the remainder stuck to their task until darkness put a stop to their work. They showed magnificent coolness and gallantry and untiring energy in their difficult task.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: 4 October 1917 Military Cross: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In a counter attack this officer led his platoon with great dash against a series of enemy machine gun strong posts, and was largely responsible for his company successfully reaching its final objective. Early in the operation owing to casualties, he had to assume command of the company, and showed great initiative in the consolidation.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: 4 February 1919Birth date10 April 1895Death date25 September 1983

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Hatton, Neville Gordon, 1895 - 1983