Regimental number | 1105 |
Place of birth | Wilmington, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Willowie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.1 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Schulz, Willowie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. With two others he located a dug out which was full of the enemy. He left his men outside, and went in and captured the lot (four officers and twenty three other ranks, the whole of the battalion headquarters). It was a splendid piece of work, showing great daring and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 4 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 2 October 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 83 |
Place of burial | Gawler Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SCHULZ Boyce Vincent |