| Regimental number | 457 |
| Place of birth | Frances South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Frances, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Frederick W Schammer, Frances, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near HERLEVILLE, east of AMINES on 18th August, 1918, during the advance of his section an enemy machine gun post was encountered. This N.C.O. rushed out alone and bombed the position enabling his men to advance. Although wounded in the arm he continued to lead his men and actively supervised the consolidation of his portion of the objective. he was then sent to the R.A.P. and after receiving medical attention, acted as guide to a carrying party to our new positions. He then remained on duty in the trench until too weak to continue longer. His coolness and determination had a great effect on the men under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
