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Thursday, 16 June 2005
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn

1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement

 

SS Port Darwin

 

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 20th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Darwin on 30 April 1918.

The SS Port Darwin was built in 1918 and weighed 8,179 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Port Darwin was scrapped in 1948.

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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

 

Embarkation Roll

 

21606 Sapper Thomas BARMBY, a 19 year old Postal worker from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 April 1916.

21607 Sapper Stewart Alexander BRUCE, a 21 year old Clerk from Gapsted, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

21608 Acting Corporal Henry Charles Louis GILES, an 18 year old Postal worker from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

21609 Sapper Edward Harold HARDING, a 20 year old Cutter from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

21610 Sapper Ernest Alfred Francis HEAD, a 19 year old Postal worker from Lillimur, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

21611 Sapper Gilbert David Havelock HUTTON, a 34 year old Telegraph linesman from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

21612 Sapper Thomas William JONES, a 28 year old Electricial mechanic from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

21613 Acting Corporal Frederick Leonard KING, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Henley Beach, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

21614 Sapper Edward LAFFERTY, a 21 year old Fitter from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 April 1919.

 

21615 Sapper Harold Ernest MEWETT, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Caboolture, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

 

21616 Sapper Rupert Leslie THOMAS, an 18 year old Mailman from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

21617 Sapper Cecil Norman YARD, a 26 year old Student from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

Previous: 19th Reinforcement

Next: 1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

 

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:

1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Signal 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2010 7:07 PM EAST
Friday, 10 June 2005
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll
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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

 

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

 

Previous: Australian Wireless Squadron

Next: 2nd Reinforcement

 

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

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

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 4:12 PM EADT
Sunday, 5 June 2005
Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16, Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 6
Topic: BatzG - Gallipoli

Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16

Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915

Part 6

 

The following is a published casualty list suffered by the AIF during the Gallipoli campaign. This list first published in the Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, is a collation of the various casualty lists which were issued by the Department of Defence during 1915. The list takes in all the casualties that occurred up to 30 September 1915. The casualty list details the names of men by their specific Military District and then by unit.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 610.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 611.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 612.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 613.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 614.

 

 

Previous:  Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 5 

Next:  Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 7 

 

Further Reading:

Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16

Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Battles

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16, Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 6

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Tuesday, 7 June 2011 5:21 PM EADT
Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16, Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 7
Topic: BatzG - Gallipoli

Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16

Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915

Part 7

 

The following is a published casualty list suffered by the AIF during the Gallipoli campaign. This list first published in the Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, is a collation of the various casualty lists which were issued by the Department of Defence during 1915. The list takes in all the casualties that occurred up to 30 September 1915. The casualty list details the names of men by their specific Military District and then by unit.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 615.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 616.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 617.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 618.

 

Commonwealth Military Journal, 1915, p. 619.

 

 

Previous:  Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 6 

Next:  Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 8

 

Further Reading:

Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16

Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Battles

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: Gallipoli Campaign - 1915-16, Gallipoli Casualties to 30 September 1915, Part 7

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Sunday, 5 June 2011 8:22 AM EADT
Saturday, 4 June 2005
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn

Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

 

HMAT A13 Katuna

 

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A13 Katuna 20 June 1916.

The HMAT A13 Katuna weighed 4,641 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 February 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

 

Embarkation Roll

 

14432 Sapper Herbert Victor CANAVAN, a 21 year old Postalworker from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

Second Lieutenant Robert CLARK, a 38 39 year old Engineer from Greenwich, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 February 1919.

14434 Sapper Bruce CLEMENTS, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14433 Sapper Herbert Bede CODY, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14456 Sapper Richard CURRIE, a 24 year old Wireless operator from Sth Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14441 Driver Edward James DOYLE, a 35 year old Station master from East Greta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 March 1917.

 

14457 Sapper Harold ESPIE, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Hawksburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14458 Sapper George GILLOW, a 29 year old Electrical Engineer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 December 1918.

14436 Sapper Earle Rupert GILSENAN, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14439 Driver Francis Robert HALLIDAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

14462 Driver Joseph Freebury KING, a 20 year old mechanic from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14463 Driver Cecil Milton KIRCHUBEL, a 25 year old Clerk from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 April 1918.

14464 Driver Vernon KUGELMANN, a 31 year old Grazier from North Prentice, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

 

14459 Sapper William James LOFTUS, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.

 

14465 Driver Irwin Aubrey O'DONNELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in India, 5 July 1918.

 

14438 Driver George James PORTER, a 38 year old Machinist from Cabramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 May 1919.

 

14460 Sapper Terence RYAN, a 23 year old Wireless operator from Wodonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 October 1918.

 

14431 Sapper Reginald Regis SHANAHAN, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14435 Sapper Alexander Thomas SIMPSON, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Gulargambone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

14461 Sapper Willie SWINDELLS, a 35 year old Electrician from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

Previous: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll

Next: 3rd Reinforcement

 

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

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, 2nd Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 4:09 PM EADT

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