| Regimental number | 2693 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lareowic South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 173 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Matilda Christian Lemm, Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Jamestown, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray-sur-Somme on 13 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BRAY-Sur-SOMME on 15th August, 1918, portion of our newly established front line was heavily shelled by the enemy causing many casualties. Private LEMM unhesitatingly proceeded to the spot to assist wounded. He heard that a man was buried by a shell and although the enemy was still heavily shelling the position he set to work and after half an hours digging succeeded in saving the man. He showed conspicuous gallantry and set a high example of courage to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 6 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEMM Berthold Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
