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Carl SCHUCHARD

Regimental number70
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBank clerk
AddressCambridge Street, Auburn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs Frances Schuchard, Cambridge Street, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date19 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSIG
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A44 Vestalia on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Echelon, Egypt
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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