| Regimental number | 1983 |
| Place of birth | Francis South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Frances, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Schammer, Frances, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF48 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. When the attack was not progressing and part of a Company had been held up by the enemy wire, Lance Corporal SCHAMMER courageously went forward under a murderous fire and collected these men and brought them to our own line. He himself was directly exposed to machine gun and rifle fire the whole time and his coolness and courage were a magnificent example to the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
