SCHOTTELIUS, Malcolm Roy
| Service Number: | SX9171 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Born: | Kent Town, South Australia, 14 September 1914 |
| Home Town: | Unley, Unley, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Unley High School, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Member of Farmers Assistance Board |
| Died: | Injuries - motorcycle accident, Palestine, 16 June 1941, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Khayat Beach War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) |
| Memorials: | Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Lieutenant, SX9171, 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion | |
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| Date unknown: | Involvement | |
| Date unknown: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Lieutenant, SX9171 |
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SERVICE WITH THE GLENELG LIFE SAVING CLUB
Malcolm Schottelius was an active member of the Glenelg Life Saving Club during the late 30s. He gained his Bronze Medallion in 1936 and was subsequently "selected to be trained for the Inter State team for Centenary Carnivals".
Malcolm had two cousins who were farmers at Coonalpyn in South Australia. Albert Gordon Schottelius (Jack) was killed in action in New Guinea in 1943, while Arthur William Schottelius (Pat) died illness earlier that year.
Malcolm was a single and lived in Unley, SA – probably with his parents. He worked as a bank clerk prior to joining the AIF. He died on 16 June 1941 at the age of 26 from injuries sustained from a motor cycle accident whilst transporting a message between posts.
The following members of the Glenelg Life Saving Club also served during WW2:
Collaton David John Army SX31301
Feneley Fred Henry Air Force 47347
Ferguson John Navy PA4631
Ladyman John Kenneth Air Force 437090
Shiels John Vincent Army SX30928
Smart John Trevor Navy PA3505
Tothill Ian Harris Navy PA4864
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