Regimental number | 913 |
Place of birth | Tothills Belt South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Saddleworth, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Schenscher, Saddleworth, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With another man, he rescued two wounded men under heavy fire. Later, he displayed great courage and determination in evacuating wounded, under most trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brothers: 4371 Pte Herbert Alfred SCHENSCHER, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 15 April 1918; 6823 Pte Ernest Frederick SCHENSCHER, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 May 1919. |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |