Regimental number | 5751 |
Place of birth | Port Lincoln South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Tumby Bay, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Schramm, Whites River via Tumby Bay, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE, north east of ZONNEBKE on 12th October, 1917. For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst acting as a stretcher bearer he displayed an utter disregard for heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He continued carrying and caring for men found in shell holes during a heavy enemy bombardment. His consistent bravery and skill saved the lives of many men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brothers: 3366 Pte Cyril Charles SCHRAMM, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 July 1919; 5752 Corporal James Kintore SCHRAMM MM, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 August 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |