
| Regimental number | 2015 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough, Queensland |
| Other Names | VOLLMERHOUSE |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Maryborough, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Volmerhouse, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 12 months A.L. Horse in S. Africa |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Johannes and Johanne VOLLMERHOUSE |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations near BULLECOURT 3rd to 6th May showed great courage and set a fine example. On night 5th/6th he promptly answered call for volunteers to carry back through heavy shelling a man of18th Battalion who had been found in a shell hole. As our men --- lined --- out to cut in new C.T. on right flank of captured trenches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Czaritza', 16 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 16 January 1920. Medals: Military Medal, MSBV Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | Maryborough Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VOLMERHOUSE Otto |