Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A34 Persic 18 November 1915.
The HMAT A34 Persic weighed 12,042 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 8 November 1917.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.
Finding more about a service person.
Embarkation Roll
1603 Private Sydney Garfield AMM, a 23 year old Teacher from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1803 Private Robert James ANDERSON, a 23 year old Storeman from Sand Hill, Tasmania. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.
1604 Private John Stephen APPS, a 23 year old Station Overseer from Fords Bridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1600 Private Samuel Roy ARMSTRONG, a 26 year old FSA organizer from Glenrock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1801 Private Bert ATHORN, a 27 year old Miner from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1602 Private William Charles ATKINS, a 24 year old Carter from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1606 Private Herbert BAILEY, a 22 year old Tailor from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1608 Private Herbert Charles BARNES, a 27 year old Dairy farmer from Stroud, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1605 Private Valentine Francis BEAZLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Nubba Siding, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1918.
1616 Private Joseph Charles BELL, a 23 year old Rail worker from Tighes Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1806 Private William Norman Leo BOURKE, a 20 year old Drover from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1804 Private Francis Patrick Lawrence BOWEN, a 25 year old Shunter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 December 1917.
1612 Private James BRENNAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; but did not embark and subsequently Deserted, 27 January 1916.
1610 Private William James BRODIE, a 26 year old Grocer’s mate from Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1611 Private John Hudson BROMLEY, a 35 year old Painter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1614 Private Adam Lin BROWNLIE, a 26 year old Labourer from Rockton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.
1613 Private George Thomas BUCKLEY, a 28 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1799 Private Arthur Littleton BULLEN, a 23 year old Motor driver from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1798 Acting Sergeant Frederick Wellesley BULLEN, a 29 year old Motor driver from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1615 Private Kenneth John BUSTEED, a 25 year old Motor driver from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1619 Private Daniel CARBERRY, a 20 year old Labourer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1618 Private Eric CARBERRY, a 19 year old Labourer from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1620 Private William Frederick CARROLL, a 36 year old Driver from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
1617 Private Ronald CASE, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1624 Private John George CHALLENGER, a 37 year old Gear hand from Merrylands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1621 Private George COLLINS, a 38 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 August 1916.
1623 Private John Sylvester COTTER, a 28 year old Clerk from Table Top Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
1810 Private Leslie COTTERELL, an 18 year old Metalworker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
1809 Private Leonard Charles CUFF, a 28 year old Grocer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
1625 Private James Barlow CULLWICK, an 18 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1626 Private John CURTIS, a 31 year old Labourer from West Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.
1628 Private John Robert DALY, a 32 year old Farmer from Currabubula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1630 Private Charles Edward DARLINGTON, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1632 Private Samuel Eric DAUNT, a 21 year old Labourer from Boomalana, Stroud, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
1631 Private Albert Joseph DEEKS, a 25 year old Carter from Werris Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1629 Private Arthur Frederick DOCKING, a 20 year old Farm labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 29 June 1919.
1633 Private Thomas EDGAR, a 21 year old Stockman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1634 Private Claude ELTON, a 22 year old Baker from West Bombala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 March 1918.
1635 Acting Corporal Noel Arthur FITTS, a 25 year old Station Manager from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1638 Private Francis Goodall FLETCHER, a 43 year old Cook/Baker from Omeo, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1637 Private George Leonard FOSTER, a 32 year old Grocers Assistant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Warwick Coldham FUSSELL, a 26 year old Station Manager from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1642 Private Abraham Thomas GRABHAM, a 21 year old Labourer from Dark Corner via Rydal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
1644 Private Robert William GRAY, a 29 year old Draper from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1795 Private William Joseph Edward GUEST, a 21 year old Station hand from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1652 Private Walter HAM, a 23 year old Miner from Swansea, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1651 Private William Samuel HAMILTON, a 25 year old Team driver from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 January 1916.
1645 Acting Corporal Edward David HANNAM, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1647 Private Arthur Valentine HARPER, a 21 year old Rail worker from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1646 Private William Francis HARPER, a 29 year old Station hand from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1648 Private Edward Gordon HAYHOE, a 19 year old Carter from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1649 Private Arthur William HUDSON, an 18 year old Station hand from Dunlop Stn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1654 Private Alfred HUTCHISON, a 22 year old Rail worker from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1656 Private Cecil Hadden KEMP, a 23 year old Farmer from West Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1657 Private Ernest Onebye KEMP, a 26 year old Farmer from West Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1785 Private James Harold Alexander KESSEY, a 22 year old Butcher from East Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1800 Private Thomas Edward KEYTE, a 24 year old Labourer from Majors Creek via Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Killed in Action, 12 August 1918.
1813 Private Albert Edward KING, a 27 year old Shipwright / Contractor from Chinderah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1658 Private Leonard KNIGHT, a 24 year old Farmer from Gymbowen Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1796 Private George Clarence Chapman LAMBOURNE, an 18 year old Fisherman from Nelsons Bay Port Stephens, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1659 Private Samuel LANGWELL, a 19 year old Station hand from Wavell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 May 1918.
1660 Private Allen John LAVERTY, a 25 year old Drover from Ifield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 December 1917.
1663 Acting Corporal Reginald George MAGUIRE, a 19 year old Clerk from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1661 Private Leo Charles MARCH, an 18 year old Groom from Dowra, Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1802 Private Richard William MARTIN, a 32 year old Horse trainer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1792 Acting Corporal William MARTIN, a 43 year old Stockman from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
162 Farrier Sergeant John George McCONNELL, a 35 year old Farrier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1671 Private William Henry McDONALD, a 21 year old Clerk from Nimmitabel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 5 July 1919.
1664 Private Charles McDOWALL, a 44 year old Gardener from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1666 Private Robert William McFARLAND, a 23 year old Labourer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1667 Private Edwin George McMAUGH, a 21 year old Teacher from Comara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1797 Acting Sergeant Charles Herbert MEEK, a 33 year old Station Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
1672 Private Cecil Clement NICHOLS, a 30 year old Carpenter from Warragulla, Sunny Corner, via Rydal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1673 Private Alex NIX, an 18 year old Labourer from Telegherry, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1675 Private Aldolphus Hugh O'BRIEN, a 19 year old Cater from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1674 Private Thomas Joseph O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Clerk from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1676 Private Henry John OWEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Willoughby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1761 Private Herbert Samuel Cope PAGE, a 19 year old Station hand from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 May 1917.
1682 Private Alfred PARKES, a 20 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1681 Private Frederick Vance PARKES, a 26 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 May 1918.
1683 Private Arthur PROUT, a 28 year old Engine driver from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1787 Private Arthur PULLEN, a 25 year old Dairyman from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 September 1917.
1786 Private Walter PULLEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1763 Private Albert James RAMSAY, an 18 year old Labourer from Glenrock Plains, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
1764 Private Frank Neil RILEY, a 21 year old Moulder from Rydalmere, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1677 Private George Edgar ROBERTS, a 22 year old Grocer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1814 Private William McLeod ROBERTSON, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Alma Station via Booligal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1678 Acting Sergeant Mark ROSENBERG, a 24 year old Station hand from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.
1762 Private Arthur James RUTLEDGE, a 20 year old Farm labourer from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1774 Private Charles SHIRVINGTON, a 21 year old Labourer from Coolabah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1769 Private Frank SMART, a 23 year old Reporter from Dalkeith via Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1918.
1768 Private John Oliver SPROULE, an 18 year old Farmer from Woodbrook, Jamberoo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1771 Private Arthur Ephrone STAPLES, a 23 year old Labourer from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1767 Private Walter STARR, a 26 year old Grazier from Tooloom, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 August 1916.
1791 Private Edward STRATFORD, an 18 year old Bread carter from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.
1773 Private Ernest Alexander TAYLOR, a 37 year old Farrier from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 10 April 1919.
1790 Private Ernest William TAYLOR, a 27 year old Rail fireman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
1772 Private James William TIBBETTS, a 25 year old Labourer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1775 Acting Corporal Henry Ardagh TOMKINS, a 21 year old Carter from Dapto, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1793 Private Cecil Joseph WALLACE, a 23 year old Labourer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1778 Private John WARD, a 37 year old Labourer from Johns River via Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1776 Private Milton Sydney WEST, a 31 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Halfdan Ivanhoe WIKNER, a 35 year old Accountant from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.
1780 Private Patrick WILLIAMS, a 38 year old Baker from Gladstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
1779 Private Harry WILLIS, a 45 year old Carpenter from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1781 Private Ernest Henry WILSON, a 23 year old Divinity Student from Harris Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1794 Private Frederick Cave WISBEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Lahey Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1789 Private Frederick WUOTI, a 22 year old Labourer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
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Sources Used:
National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
Further Reading:
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group
