| Molony | Trevor Charles Wheler | | Captain | MOLONY, TREVOR CHARLES WHELER, Captain, was born 28 July 1808, son of Colonel O M Molony, CB. He was educated at Marlborough and Woolwich, and entered the Royal Artillery 17 February 1888; became Lieutenant 17 February 1891, and served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897—98, taking part in operations on the Samana and the action at the Ublan Pass. He also served with the Tirah Expeditionary Force (Medal with three clasps). He was promoted to Captain 2 July 1898, and served in the South African War, 1899-1902, taking part in the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 20 February); actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Yet River and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including operations near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill; operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900, including action at Wittebergen; operations in Orange River Colony, November and December 1900 to April 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]: received the Queen's Medal with six clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Trevor Charles Wheler Molony, Captain, Royal Artillery. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". Captain Molony was invested by the King 18 December 1902. He was promoted to Major 3 February 1904; passed the Staff College, and held the appointment of DAA and QMG, Malta (9 February 1910 to 28 March 1914); became Lieutenant Colonel 30 October 1914. Lieutenant Colonel Molony married, in 1899, Beatrice Anne, daughter of Major General W H Beynon, and they had two sons and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
