| Regimental number | 5877 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carriage builder |
| Address | 264 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Schmidt, 264 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS, during minor operations from the 13th to 18th August, 1918 this N.C.O. displayed great courage and initiative. Following a penetration into the enemy's trench system he personally led, in the face of heavy machine gun fire, a bombing party capturing 1 Machine Gun and killing the crew. On the nights of 14th, 15th and 16th August under heavy Machine Gun fire, he made daring reconnaissances into NO MAN'S LAND and brought back valuable information of the enemy dispositions. His work was of the greatest value to the subsequent operation on the 18th August.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: MM Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
