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Leopold Luke SCHAR

Regimental number4759
Place of birthElliston, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse driver
AddressElliston, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.6
Height5' 9.25"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Francis Schar, Petina PO, via Streaky Bay, South Australia
Previous military serviceMember, Rifle Defence Club; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date3 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll29th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 August 1971
Age at death81
Place of burialStreaky Bay Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SCHAR Leopold Luke

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