Albert Percival Schofield

Albert Percival Schofield, DCM (born 1896, died 17 February 1948)
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for an action during the First World War.
After the war Schofield was extensively involved in community works until the time of his death in 1948.
Early life and education
Schofield, born in Bowral, was the second son of Eli Schofield. He was one of four siblings. He was educated at and Bowral District School.
He grew up on the family property of Fernleigh at Kangaloon.
Adult life
Scholfield married Doris Hindmarsh in 1920. His children included three daughters and three sons.
He ran the Hillview property at Kangaloon, and was an advocate of scientific farming methods. He was a member of the local Agricultural Bureau, and was a consistent prize winner in pasture competitions.
War Service
Schofield enlisted on 19 June 1916 as a Private and returned to Australia on 19 June 1919, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. He was posted with the 18th Australian Infantry Battalion.
Schofield was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM).
His DCM citation of 19 February 1920 stated:
During his service he was wounded including being gassed, events which later contributed to his early death. He was a member of the Kangaloon Bush Fire Brigade.
Schofield was a director on the Berrima District Hospital Board.
During the Second World War Schofield was the secretary of the Kangaloon Patriotic Committee raising funds for various war related organisations.
He was variously the president and the secretary of the Robertson District Parents and Citizens Association. He travelled to Sydney and lobbied state MLAs for improved bus services for children travelling to Berrima for schooling, which was eventually achieved.

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