Franz August SCHUBERT

Regimental number596
Date of birth24 February 1889
Place of birthSedan, South Australia
ReligionLutheran
OccupationMiner
AddressSedan, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.6
Height5' 10"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles W Schubert, Sedan, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBroadmeadows, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Discharge date7 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 2 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left side), Melbourne, 7 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SCHUBERT Franz August