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Francis Esdale Schryver, DCM, MM (31 October 1888 – 3 February 1965) was an Australian soldier and swimmer.[3] He competed for Australasia at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the men's 200 metre breaststroke and the men's 400 metre breaststroke.[4] In doing so, he became the first Western Australian to represent Australia at an Olympic Games.[5]
Frank Schryver | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Snow"[1] |
| Born | 31 October 1888 Perth, Western Australia |
| Died | 3 February 1965 (aged 76)[2] |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 1940–1947 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal |
Schryver also served with the Australian Imperial Force in the First World War. A stretcher-bearer with the 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital for much of the war,[6] he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal for bravery on the Western Front.[7]
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