Regimental number | 94 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bookbinder |
Address | Cliveden, Brenbeal Street, Balwyn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | A C W Kohlmeyer, Cliveden, Brenbeal Street, off Canterbury Road, Balwyn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A27 Southern on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of HAMEL on 8th August, 1918, was in charge of bearers attached 44th Battalion. The Regimental Aid Post was under heavy shell fire, he set an excellent example of coolness and bravery to his men and personally directed the evacuation of wounded and the work of his bearer squads. He ensured rapid and continuous clearance of wounded not hesitating to expose himself, thereby inspiring his men. On 12th August, 1918, he carried out similar good work displaying qualities of courage and initiative of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |