Regimental number | 2256 |
Place of birth | Footscray Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 79 Ballarat Road, Footscray, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Frederick Weisheit, 79 Ballarat Road, Footscray, Victoria |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 58th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ' For conspicuous gallantry and decotion to duty. During an attack on the enemy trenches this N.C.O. with his party rushed a defence post, capturing two machine guns with their crew. He also dealt wiht several dug outs entering them wiht total disregard of danger, and brought in thirty prisoners. His determination and offensive spirit were invaluable in this attack'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Date of death |