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Alfred Edward SCHAMMER

Regimental number1983
Place of birthFrancis South Australia
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationLabourer
AddressFrances, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Schammer, Frances, South Australia
Enlistment date24 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF48
Promotion date: 18 December 1918

FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. When the attack was not progressing and part of a Company had been held up by the enemy wire, Lance Corporal SCHAMMER courageously went forward under a murderous fire and collected these men and brought them to our own line. He himself was directly exposed to machine gun and rifle fire the whole time and his coolness and courage were a magnificent example to the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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