SCHULTZ, Carl Bernhard
| Service Number: | 1127 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Driver |
| Last Unit: | 43rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Bower, South Australia, Australia, 7 July 1896 |
| Home Town: | Upper Sturt, Adelaide Hills, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farm Labourer |
| Died: | Mitcham, South Australia, Australia, 20 June 1932, aged 35 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
West Terrace Cemetery (AIF Section) |
| Memorials: | District of Upper Sturt Methodist Church Honour Board, District of Upper Sturt Methodist Church Honour Roll, Mannum District Roll of Honor, Upper Sturt and District Roll of Honour WW1 WW2 |
World War 1 Service
| 9 Jun 1916: | Involvement Private, 1127, 43rd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Afric embarkation_ship_number: A19 public_note: '' | |
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| 9 Jun 1916: | Embarked Private, 1127, 43rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Afric, Adelaide | |
| 11 Nov 1918: | Involvement Driver, 1127 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Modbury High School
Carl Bernhard Schultz was born in July 7th, 1896 win the town of Bower. Before the war, he made his living as a farm labourer. He was raised by his mother, Rossini-Martha Louisa, who was also listed as his next of kin. He was a natural-born British subject and entered the military as an unmarried man whilst also maintaining his affiliation with the Church of England.
Carl Bernhard Schultz enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 28th March 1916, joining the 43rd Infantry Battalion, D Company, and he was ranked Private. A few months later, on 9th June 1916, he embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, aboard HMAT A19 Afric to begin his military service. On 14th August 1916, he disobeyed orders, an act which was considered prejudicial to good order and military discipline. When he was confronted, he acknowledged his actions and received a seven-day forfeiture of pay as punishment.
In 1917, Carl continued his military journey in England. On 31st April, he committed an offence by being absent without leave for three days. Later, on 1st July, he was transferred from the 70th Battalion to the Machine Gun Company, remaining in England. On 3rd October, he proceeded overseas to France, marking another stage in his military deployment.
In 1918, Carl’s role shifted. On 16th August, he was designated to the 5th Machine Gun Battalion and formally appointed as a Driver under AIF grounds in France. His involvement included combat on the Western Front in Germany. However, on 11th November 1918, at age 22, he was hospitalised, diagnosed with an illness. After more than 2 weeks of treatment, he was discharged from the hospital on 27th November 1918.
On 2nd February 1919, Carl was charged with an offence for being in London without a pass, resulting in a nine-day forfeiture of pay, a reflection of the strict military regulations enforced at the time. At the time, unauthorised movement, especially in major cities such as London, was considered a violation of military protocol.
On 15th November 1919, Carl successfully returned to Australia, concluding his military service. In recognition of his contributions during World War 1, he was awarded three medals: the Star Medal, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal.
After the war, Carl Bernhard Schultz returned home to his family, closing a chapter of service marked by resilience and dedication. Sadly, he passed away on 20th June 1932 in Mitcham. He was laid to rest at the A.I.F. Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, a solemn tribute to his sacrifice. Today, Carl’s legacy endures through numerous memorials in Mannum and Upper Sturt.
Lest we forget.