Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn
Wls Sig Sqn, AIF
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF
Embarkation Roll
RMS Morea
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Morea on 30 May 1916.
The RMS Morea weighed 10,890 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
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
14266 Sapper Herbert ARMSTRONG, a 22 year old Clerk from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 March 1918
15986 Sapper William Christopher BARRY, a 25 year old Clerk from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14339 Sapper Arthur Joseph BEARUP, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Mt Surprise, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14267 Sapper Richard Henry Norman BEDINGFELD, a 31 year old Clerk from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Iraq, 13 September 1917
14280 Driver Frank BLAXLAND, a 26 year old Grazier from Currabubula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918
14276 C/Smith Stephen Charles BODINNAR, a 24 year old Coach smith from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14259 Sapper Andrew Theodore CALLAGHAN, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14360 Sapper Robert Christopher CHUGG, a 20 year old Leather salesman from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 August 1918
14265 Sapper Roy McMillan CLARK, a 24 year old Telephone mechanic from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14283 Driver Edward Kealy COMERFORD, a 28 year old Station hand from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 March 1918
14351 Driver Lewis Adrian COX, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14334 Sapper Ramsey Radcliffe CRELLIN, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917
14273 Sapper Charles DILLON, a 42 year old Engineer from Peermon via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 August 1918
14286 Driver Leonard Charles ELIAS, a 30 year old Station hand from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 April 1917
14324 Farrier Sergeant James Robert ELSTON, a 40 year old Farrier from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919
14255 Corporal Horace FITZGERALD, a 27 year old Electrical Engineer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1916; but was not taken on strength and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 13 August 1916
14262 Sapper Arthur Sydney FITZHENRY, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14414 Driver Percy Samuel FORSYTH, an 18 year old Farmer from Flinders, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919
15984 Sapper Robert FORSYTH, a 39 year old Storeman from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14289 Sapper Henry George GOLDSMITH, a 28 year old Orchardist from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918
14279 Driver St George Arthur GORE, a 29 year old Grazier from Karrawendi, Elor, via Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Iraq, 11 October 1917
14254 Corporal Edward Clifford GRIGG, a 21 year old Grain Merchant from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 15 October 1917
14256 Driver Everard Roy HARVEY, a 19 year old Clerk from Roseville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919
14281 Driver Horse Lindly HAWKINS, a 28 year old Carpenter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14325 Sergeant Fawcett Dinsdale HEAD, a 25 year old Teacher from Mont Albert, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918
14323 QMS Clarence Austin HEATH, a 30 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 February 1918
14277 Driver John Gordon HENDERSON, a 31 year old Grain merchant from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 March 1918
14342 Sapper Arnold HOLST, an 18 year old Electrician from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14261 Sapper Frederick William HURST, a 25 year old Clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14358 Driver Leslie Saunders JERRAMS, a 26 year old Cheese maker from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919
14345 Sapper Archibald John JOEL, a 25 year old Electrical Engineer from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919
14336 Sapper Allen Percival JOHNSTON, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Garden Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14282 Driver Charles JONES, a 27 year old Station hand from Toongabbie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14392 Sapper Albert Victor JURY, an 18 year old Postal worker from Minlaton, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14352 Driver Ronald Harwood KENNEDY, a 22 year old Telegraph mechanic from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916
14353 Driver Basil Hewlett KEOGH, a 24 year old Electrician from Footscray, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 15 May 1918
14284 Driver Sydney Norman LARDEN, a 31 year old Surveyors assistant from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919
14344 Sapper Reginald Michael LEVY, a 25 year old Electrical Engineer from St Kilda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 20 May 1918
14274 Sapper Thomas Arthur LOFTHOUSE, a 31 year old Electrical Engineer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919
14328 Sapper William Victor Joseph LONGTON, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
Captain Charles William Clanan MARR, a 36 year old Wireless Engineer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918
14290 Bugler Leonard George MARTIN, an 18 year old Carpenter from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14264 Sapper Christopher John MATHEWS, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14278 Driver Jack MAYCOCK, a 38 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 July 1916
14271 Sapper Allen McDonald MAYGER, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917
14329 Driver John Patrick Thomas McAULIFFE, a 19 year old Fitter & Turner from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 8 December 1917
14268 Sapper Oliver Linden Roy McCANCE, a 25 year old Packer from Chewton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14337 Sapper Percival Albert MESSENGER, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Cheltenham, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14272 Sapper Arthur METCALFE, a 25 year old Mechanic from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14263 Sapper John Angus MILLER, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14285 Driver George MORRISON, a 35 year old Labourer from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14270 Sapper Joseph Allen MULLINS, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14251 WO1 Albert NEWMAN, a 27 year old Overseer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 7 October 1916
14331 Sapper Cecil Edward Sale NEWTON, a 37 year old Electrician from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919
14348 Corporal Maurice Anthony NODIN, a 32 year old Actor from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 December 1918
14275 Shoeing Smith Ellis NOLAN, a 37 year old Blacksmith from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14343 Sapper John Martin O'BRIEN, a 23 year old Postal worker from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919
14253 Sergeant Francis Patrick O'DEA, a 21 year old Wireless operator from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919
14391 Sapper Patrick James O'MEARA, a 21 year old Rail worker from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14330 Sapper Clifton Robert PERCY, an 18 year old Clerk from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14394 Driver Edward PRITCHARD, a 26 year old Station hand from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917
14355 Driver John PYE, a 27 year old Clerk from Collingwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918
14393 Sapper Harold Victor RANDALL, a 23 year old Wireless operator from Ellendale, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 6 June 1918
14413 Sapper Clifford Lawler RAY, a 22 year old Electrician from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 August 1918
14354 Driver William Lawton REINZ, a 31 year old Telegraphist from Stanley, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14359 Sapper Charles Herbert RICHARDSON, a 28 year old Waiter from Sth Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917
14349 Driver Harold Colwell RITCHIE, a 19 year old Farmer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 September 1918
14411 Sapper William John RUTLEDGE, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14257 Driver Sylvester John RYAN, a 35 year old Farrier from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919
14260 Sapper Roy Francis Kenny SCOTT, a 27 year old Telegraphist from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920
14338 Sapper William Henry SHAW, a 21 year old Wireless operator from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Iraq, 25 March 1918
14357 Driver Liniel Edgar Arthur SHIELDS, a 30 year old Linesman from Carlingford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919
14350 Driver Arthur Clive SILBY, a 22 year old Mechanic from Exeter, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14346 Shoeing Smith Victor William John SKINNER, a 22 year old Farrier from Camden, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918
14327 Sergeant Charles Henry Horace SKITTRALL, a 42 year old Engine fitter from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917
14333 Sapper Robert Percy SMITH, a 29 year old Telegraphist from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919
14258 Sapper Stanley SMITH, a 39 year old Telegraphist from Telegraph Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1917
14269 Sapper Ritchie Isbister STANGER, a 24 year old Civil servant from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919
Major Alexander Robert SUTHERLAND, a 43 year old Gentleman from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 April 1917
14287 Driver Thomas Henry TARGETT, a 35 year old Electrician from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917
14321 S/Sgt Ernest Arthur THOMAS, a 31 year old Electrician from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919
14326 Corporal Sydney William Stephenson THOMAS, a 35 year old Traveller from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919
14322 S/Sgt George Laidlow THOMPSON, a 23 year old Electrical Engineer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 17 December 1917
14340 Sapper Lionel Knox TREZISE, a 23 year old Postmaster from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14288 Driver Henry WATSON, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14335 Sapper George Royston Allan WATTS, a 21 year old Postal worker from Ballarat East, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 January 1918
14356 Driver James William WEST, a 29 year old Rail worker from Newtown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 January 1918
14412 Sapper Leslie Willis WIDDICOMBE, a 22 year old Clerk from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14252 S/Sgt James Henry WILKEN, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919
14347 Driver Vernon WILKINSON, a 23 year old Mechanic from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 August 1918
14332 Sapper James Harold WILLIS, a 32 year old Telegraphist from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919
14341 Sapper Edward WINTER, a 35 year old Telegraphist from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 March 1918
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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:
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll
