| Regimental number | 12623 |
| Place of birth | Eudunda, South Australia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Eudunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.3 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Ernstine, Eudunda, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Army Medical Corps, July 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Casualty Clearing Station |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Miltiades', 19 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 21 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HAMEISTER Gustav Ernst |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
