Regimental number | 2015 |
Place of birth | Maryborough, Queensland |
Other Names | VOLLMERHOUSE |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Maryborough, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Mr J Volmerhouse, Maryborough, Queensland |
Previous military service | 12 months A.L. Horse in S. Africa |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Johannes and Johanne VOLLMERHOUSE |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations near BULLECOURT 3rd to 6th May showed great courage and set a fine example. On night 5th/6th he promptly answered call for volunteers to carry back through heavy shelling a man of18th Battalion who had been found in a shell hole. As our men --- lined --- out to cut in new C.T. on right flank of captured trenches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Czaritza', 16 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 16 January 1920. Medals: Military Medal, MSBV Death attributed to war service. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 61 |
Place of burial | Maryborough Cemetery, Queensland |
Sources | NAA: B2455, VOLMERHOUSE Otto |