Frederick’s citation reads, “CSM F TRUMP – For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during an
attack, when his battalion was heavily shelled and suffered heavy casualties. He rendered valuable
assistance in organising the removal of the wounded and his contempt for danger and coolness and
courage were an inspiring example to the ranks with him” (19.8.16).
Mentioned in dispatches by General Sir Douglas Haig G.C.B, Commander-in-Chief of the British
Armies in France and Secretary of State for War, for distinguished and gallant services and
devotion to duty.
Frederick was awarded the Croix de Guerre on or about the lst May 1917, as published in the
Gazette. He also would have had the Victory Medal, the British War Medal and he was entitled to
wear an Oak leaf emblem decoration to be pinned or sewn diagonally onto the Victoria medal
ribbon. This signifies “Mentioned in despatches” Frederick’s exact war service is not known but
due to the fact that he received such prestigious honours when the Monmouthshires were seconded
to the South Staffordshires, it is reasonable to assume that he was heavily involved in The
diversionary attack at Gommecourt; Operation on the Ancre; Occupation of the Gommecourt
defences; The German Retreat of the Hindenburg Line and the Battle of Hill 70, and once again it is
probable to assume that he was killed at the Battle of Loos. Two tributes were published:
MONMOUTH GUARDIAN 14th DECEMBER 1917
“POPULAR RHUMNEY OFFICERS FALLS IN ACTION. We regret to announce that another of
Rhymney’s distinguished sons in the person of Lieutenant-Colonel F.J. Trump, D.S.O of the
Monmouthshire Regiment, attached to the South Staffordshire Regiment has been killed in action in
the great conflict in France. The sad news reached the widowed mother, Mrs Trump, The Terrace,
on Wednesday morning, and when it was made public created quite a gloom in the town where the
late officer was so well-known, and held in such high respect by every section of the community.
extend to the bereaved mother and Mr. W.H.Trump (brother) our deepest sympathy – a sympathy
shared by the townspeople generally – in their sore trial”
And the Coroner at Rhymney said, "Col.Trump gave up his position as Mines Inspector in South
Africa which he (Mr Walford) thought one of the most important appointments in the world. He
returned to fight for his country and made the great sacrifice”
Frederick’s body is buried in the Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery, on the main road to Lens.
The village of Sailly-Labourse was used for rest billets and by field ambulances for much of the
First World War. It is close to the battlefield of Loos. Probate was granted to his mother and brother
and his estate was value at £6173 1s 7d (approx £245,000 today).