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John Wedder SCHENCK

Regimental number2678
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSeedsman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, J V Schenck, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Enlistment date18 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2378
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 1 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Wedder spelt Nedder
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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