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Albert Amos SCHUBERT

Regimental number2396
Place of birthTaree New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTimber feller
AddressTara, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lucy Schubert, Tara, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 29th September, 1918, East of LEMPIRE. Private SCHUBERT acted as runner to Lieutenant O'CONNOR when he went forward to reconnoitre. He carried messages back to Battalion Headquarters over shell-torn country and under extremely heavy artillery and machine gun fire. After delivering his messages he returned to the Front Line. His courage, cheerfulness and devotion to duty has greatly inspired the men of his Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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