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Albert Louis SCHIRMER

Regimental number12675
Place of birthGreenock South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDvr
Address61 Lurline Street, West Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs E E Schirmer, c/o Mrs Hilbig, Irish Harp Road, Enfield, South Australia
Enlistment date2 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Field Ambulance
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 31 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollMotor Transport Driver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Motor Transport Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 August 1964
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery

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