| Regimental number | 31586 |
| Place of birth | St Kilda, Victoria |
| Place of birth | St. Kilda, Victoria |
| School | Wesley College, Melbourne, Victoria; Harrow School, London, England |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 19 Robe Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs K L Michaelis, c/o F D Michaelis, 382 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the 11th Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, 1912. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | He was the youngest boy to enter Harrow School, England, of which he became head of the Headmaster's House, the last report from the Headmaster containing the following words: 'His last year has been a great success. He has triumphed over difficulties and shown both tact and strength. It is difficult to estimate what the House owes to him. He has shewn himself loyal, true-hearted and modest.' (details from wife) |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Place of death or wounding | Tidworth Military Hospital, Wiltshire, England |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Willesden Jewish Cemetery (No 27, Jewish Block J, Row F), Middlesex |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 14 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frederick and Esther MICHAELIS; husband of Kathleen MICHAELIS, 382 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: Lt Dalbert Isaac HALLENSTEIN, 5th Machine Gun Bn, killed in action, 2 September 1918; Brother: Lt Archie MICHAELIS, HAC, RFA; Cousin: Lt Roy MICHAELIS, RFA. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
