William James Schwarer
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
James
Last Name:
Schwarer
Date of Birth:
Wednesday, March 1, 1893
Mother's Name:
Isabella Schwarer nee Clowes
Father's Name:
William Schwarer
Date Enlisted:
Thursday, September 17, 1914
Rank at Enlistment:
Private
Rank at Discharge:
Sergeant
Unit:
Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park)
Company:
4th Motor Transport Company
Awards:
1914/1915 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 1, 1979
Details:
William Schwarer (Service No 1473) was born in Dapto, N.S.W.
At enlistment he was 19 years old, single and employed as a fitter. William had served in the Militia.
He embarked from Melbourne on HMAT A40 Ceramic with 301st Mechanical Transport, 8th Company, on 22nd December 1914.
William was sent to France, arriving there on 15th July 1915 and saw service in England and France with 4th Motor Transport Company.
On 11th August 1916 William was promoted to Corporal, then on 23rd November 1916 again promoted to Sergeant.
He returned to Australia in October 1918 for Special 1914 Leave.
While William was on Special Leave the war ended and William was discharged on 5th February 1919.
In 1920 he married Kathleen Farry and they raised 3 children.
Sources:
NAA: B2455, SCHWARER WILLIAM JAMES
