8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A66 Uganda 2 May 1916.

The HMAT A66 Uganda weighed 5,431 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 December 1916. The Uganda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in Mediterranean, 27 May 1918.

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.

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Embarkation Roll

 

2251 Private Ulick Bourke A'BECKETT, a 33 year old Orchardist from Beaconsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2252 Private Andrew ABERCROMBIE, a 37 year old Teacher from Mornington Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2253 Private Stephen Herbert ADAMS, a 33 year old Farm hand from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2345 Private Louis ANDREWS, a 23 year old Wharfie from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2254 Private Henry George AUSTIN, a 36 year old Labourer from Boolarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

2255 Private David Joseph BARRY, a 25 year old Bread carter from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2339 Private John Alfred BASTIN, a 21 year old Fisherman from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

2256 Private George William BATES, a 23 year old Bath attendant from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2338 Private Arthur Cunyen BATH, a 26 year old Station hand from Wentworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2287 Private Bernard Harry BATSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 June 1916.

2257 Acting Corporal Stanley Roy BEAMES, a 23 year old Clerk from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2342 Private William Henry BEVAN, a 28 year old Farm labourer from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

2343 Private James Henry BOASE, a 38 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 April 1917.

2258 Private Arthur Carrington BRAINE, a 29 year old Farm Labourer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

2259 Private Charles BRYANT, an 18 year old Labourer from Bayswater, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.

2260 Private Frederick Ambrose Henry BURNELL, a 22 year old Groom from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2349 Private Charles Ernest BUSHBY, a 29 year old Farmer from Green Lake via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2307 Private Horace Richard BUTLER, a 22 year old Labourer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2261 Private Sydney Howard BUTLER, a 35 year old Farmer from Black Rock, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

2262 Private James Thomas CAMERON, a 28 year old Farm Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2263 Private John CAMPBELL, a 39 year old Labourer from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2264 Private John CAVANAGH, a 35 year old Farmer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

2265 Private Albert Edward CHAPMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Sandford, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

2266 Private Hugh Elms COCHRANE, a 25 year old Decorator from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2267 Private Robert Ernest COOK, a 22 year old Sleeper cutter from Chiltern, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2268 Private Joseph COSTELLA, a 36 year old Engineer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2269 Private David CUMMINGS, a 33 year old Miner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2270 Private John Andrew CUNNINGHAM, a 28 year old Driver from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 October 1918.

2271 Private Arthur CURWOOD, a 32 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

2272 Private Wilfred Albert DAVEY, a 20 year old Groom from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2273 Private Powley DENNEY, a 22 year old Farmer from Yannathan South, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

2274 Private George James DIXON, a 23 year old labourer from Metung, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 July 1918.

 

2275 Private James EDNEY, a 20 year old Metal worker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2350 Private Arthur Francis EVANS, a 35 year old Station hand from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

2276 Private Gordon John FARMER, an 18 year old Farmer from Harston, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.

2277 Private Peter FERGUS, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Alphington, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

2278 Private George William FOOTE, a 25 year old Farmer from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2279 Private Herbert Hugh GEORGE, a 32 year old Labourer from Grantville, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2352 Private James GRACE, a 28 year old Boiler man from South Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.

2280 Private Albert GRAY, a 28 year old Carter from Rosedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

2281 Private David GROVES, a 34 year old Rail worker from Eltham, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

2282 Private Frank Fulton HALE, a 19 year old Labourer from Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2284 Private William George HENNESSEY, a 28 year old Jockey from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

Second Lieutenant Alexander Frederick HOPKINS, a 25 year old Engineer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

2285 Private John HOUGHTON, a 31 year old Draper from Bracknell, Tasmania. He enlisted on 1 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2353 Private Reginald Albert HUBBARD, a 19 year old Farmer from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

2288 Private William Walter HUNT, a 26 year old Driver from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

2289 Private Claude Henry JACKSON, a 27 year old Jockey from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

2290 Private Arthur JONES, a 36 year old Driver from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

2291 Private Leslie William John JORDAN, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Dromana, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

2292 Private Albert Victor LANE, a 22 year old Farmer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

649 Private Alfred Lyle LAXTON, a 21 year old Tailor from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2293 Private William John LEESON, a 22 year old Labourer from North Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2294 Private William Albert LEWIS, a 38 year old Wool sorter from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2295 Private Thomas LONERGAN, a 40 year old Labourer from Ancona, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

2296 Private Wyndham Rodney LONSDALE, a 25 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 31 August 1919.

 

2297 Private John McCurdie MARSHALL, a 33 year old Miner from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

2298 Private Reuben MARSHALL, a 21 year old Labourer from North Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

2302 Private James McADAM, a 33 year old Groom from Darlington, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2303 Private Jack Harry McALPINE, a 19 year old Seaman from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1053 Private John James McCARTY, a 25 year old Labourer from Merino PO, Merino, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 November 1918.

2304 Private Norman McDONALD, a 23 year old Labourer from Edenhope, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2305 Private Philip McDONALD, a 22 year old Labourer from Queenscliff, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2306 Private William McDONALD, a 19 year old Labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

2308 Private John Thomas McGRATH, a 22 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2309 Private John Charles McPHERSON, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Flemington, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

Second Lieutenant Seaton Lytton MULHOLLAND, a 27 year old Grazier from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2299 Private Harry William MURPHY, a 23 year old Driver from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.

2301 Private Henry MURRAY, a 25 year old Grazier from Trawool, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2310 Private George NICHOLSON, a 38 year old Labourer from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2311 Private Alfred Edward NORTH, a 21 year old Stud groom from Darlimurla, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

2312 Private George Alfred OSMOND, a 26 year old Missionary from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

 

2314 Acting Corporal Roy PREWETT, a 19 year old Iron monger from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2351 Private Robert PUGH, a 25 year old Farm labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

2315 Private John QUIGLEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Mitcham, Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2315 Private James Eskinwald QUINLAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2316 Private William James QUINN, a 33 year old Blacksmith from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2317 Private Thomas William QUIRK, a 23 year old Farmer from Upper Indigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

 

2318 Private John Henry RAWLINGS, a 22 year old Labourer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

16 Sergeant Charles George REESE, a 33 year old Clerk from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

856 Private Arthur Walter REEVE, a 25 year old Farmer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2340 Private Ernest ROBB, a 37 year old Drover from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 February 1918.

2319 Private Ernest George ROPER, a 35 year old Carpenter from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

2320 Acting Corporal Donald Secundus ROSS, a 23 year old Teacher from Browns Plain, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1918.

 

2321 Private Charles Macquarie SHAW, a 20 year old Farmer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2322 Private Albert Henry SHEEN, a 26 year old Labourer from Mirboo Nth, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2347 Sergeant Egbert Charles SMITH, a 22 year old Boot Trade from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2341 Private William Laurence SMITH, an 18 year old Dairyman from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2337 Private Charles Magnus SODERMAN, a 35 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

2323 Private John STEWART, a 19 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2324 Private Ernest Cecil STOOKE, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 August 1918.

2325 Private Thomas Stanley STUBBINGS, a 22 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2326 Private Geoffrey Watson SUTHERLAND, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

 

2328 Private Andrew THOMPSON, a 36 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2329 Private Harold Athol THOMPSON, a 23 year old Mechanic from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

2330 Private Vernon Gordon WARD, a 27 year old Surveyors assistant from St Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2348 Private Roland WATTS, a 19 year old Labourer from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2331 Acting Sergeant Raymond Farrin WEBB, a 24 year old Commission Agent from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2332 Private Robert Milles WHITE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bethanga, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2334 Private Sidney William WILKINSON, a 26 year old Munition worker from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2354 Private Eardley Pearson WILLIAMSON, a 27 year old Stockman from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2335 Private Frank WOODS, a 26 year old Labourer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2336 Private Edward John Woods WRIGHT, a 26 year old Traveller from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 17th Reinforcement

HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 17th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale 6 May 1916.

The HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale weighed 5121 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Cayser, Irvin and Co., Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 April 1915. The Clan Maccorquodale was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, 17 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

2406 Private Frederick Henry BALL, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

2407 Private John BAMFORD, a 31 year old Stevedore from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2408 Private Arthur Stanley BATSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Winchelsea, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 October 1918.

2409 Private Leslie Stuart BURNISTON, a 31 year old Agent from Nilma, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 November 1917.

 

2439 Private James Lilburn COMMINS, a 31 year old Grazier from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2440 Private George William Nelson COX, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2411 Private Lawrence Walter Charles CUDDY, a 22 year old Labourer from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

2412 Private Peter DUNBAR, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

2413 Private William Arthur Recell ELLIS, a 23 year old Station Manager from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

2414 Private Francis Robert HEANEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

2415 Private Edward Cudmore HIGGINS, a 27 year old Farm Labourer from Glenrowan, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

2416 Private Leslie Sylvester HOWARD, a 19 year old Jockey from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 October 1918.

 

2417 Private George James ISLES, a 20 year old Labourer from Castlemaine, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 January 1917.

 

2418 Private Norman Lawrie KAY, a 28 year old Boot maker from Moreland, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 August 1919.

2419 Private Herbert Charles KEMPTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

2421 Private Henry James LAWRENCE, a 20 year old Dairy farmer from Queenscliff, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

2425 Private William Alexander McDONNELL, a 27 year old Horse driver from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2423 Private Owen Robert MOODIE, a 32 year old Grazier from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

2426 Private Stephen NANKERVIS, a 16 year old Butcher from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2427 Private John Stephen NEWTON, a 37 year old Jockey from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2428 Private John NOONAN, a 21 year old Driver from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

2437 Private Joseph Guy OUTHWAITE, a 36 year old Farmer from Stony Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

2429 Private William Thomas REILLY, a 23 year old Labourer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2438 Sergeant John Temple RILEY, a 38 year old Mining contractor from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

2430 Private Richard Ernest ROBB, an 18 year old Labourer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2431 Private Richard ROBBINS, a 39 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2432 Private William Francis RYAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Naringal, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

 

2442 Private William STEWART, a 24 year old Farmer from Drouin PO, Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 November 1917.

2433 Acting Corporal Reginald Bede STOCKS, a 29 year old Draughtsman from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2434 Private William George THEXTON, a 31 year old Farmer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 May 1916.

2435 Private Moses THOMAS, a 22 year old Farmer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

2436 Private Frank David WADDELL, a 19 year old Farmer from Sarsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

2441 Private Lionel Edward WEEKS, a 23 year old Farmer from Staverton, Terminus, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

 

Previous: 16th Reinforcement

Next: 18th 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 19th Reinforcement

RMS Mongolia

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 19th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board RMS Mongolia 11 July 1916.

The RMS Mongolia weighed 4,892 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the  Indian & Peninsular St. Nav Co Ltd Glasgow.  Torpedoed and sunk on 21 July 1918.

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

 

2756 Private Philip ANDREWS, a 23 year old Labourer from Yackandandah, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

2757 Private Charles Robert Percival BROWN, a 30 year old Fitter from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

2759 Private Joseph Stephen CHADWICK, a 25 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2761 Private David DUNSTAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Ultima, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

2762 Private John Sydney FARRELL, a 24 year old Farmer from Melton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 October 1918.

2763 Private Donald George FRASER, a 21 year old Labourer from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2764 Private William Gordon GARDEN, a 22 year old Farmer from Stratford, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

2765 Private Gilbert Alexander GILMOUR, a 34 year old Farmer from Ringwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2766 Private Edwin Arnold HAGAN, a 21 year old Grazier from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2767 Private Edgar Samuel HARPER, a 25 year old Farmer from Murchison, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2768 Private William Fitzgerald HAYES, a 22 year old Farmer from Lake Boga, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2786 Private Thomas Arthur HENDERSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Rathscar, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

2770 Private John Armstrong JARDINE, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Rathscar, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2771 Private John William JARDINE, a 20 year old Labourer from Rathscar, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

2772 Private William Edward JARDINE, a 25 year old Labourer from Rathscar, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

 

406 Farrier Sergeant Francis Charles KEMP, a 26 year old Farrier from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

2774 Acting Corporal Henry Francis MAXWELL, a 34 year old Teacher from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2775 Private Manvers George Bernard MEADOWS, a 26 year old Grazier from Tallarook, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2777 Private Thomas Parry MOORE, a 36 year old Cheese Manager from Macorna, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2776 Private James Robert MURRAY, a 38 year old Miner from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

 

Lieutenant William Donald OLIVER, a 33 year old Station overseer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1917.

 

2778 Private Keith George PORTER, a 24 year old Farmer from Tallarook, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

2792 Private Lawrence Gilbert RALPH, a 19 year old Law Clerk from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2779 Private Harold ROTHWELL, a 32 year old Selector from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

2780 Acting Sergeant John Venable SILVA, a 31 year old Motor Driver from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 3 December 1919.

2782 Private Thomas Desire SPENCE, a 34 year old Labourer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2783 Private Robert STEEL, a 20 year old Farmer from Newbridge, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2784 Private William Henry STEWART, a 25 year old Labourer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

2787 Private Henry THOMPSON, a 44 year old Dairy farmer from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2793 Private Leslie THORNTON, a 20 year old Engineer Student from Royal Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

2788 Private Archibald James WALKER, a 26 year old Farmer from Lake Boga, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2789 Private George Charles WALKER, a 23 year old Farmer from Lake Boga, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

2790 Private Frank Harry WALLIS, a 23 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

2791 Private Stanley Alfred WILSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

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Next: 20th 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 18th Reinforcement

RMS Mongolia

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 18th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board RMS Mongolia 11 July 1916.

The RMS Mongolia weighed 4,892 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the  Indian & Peninsular St. Nav Co Ltd Glasgow.  Torpedoed and sunk on 21 July 1918.

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.

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Embarkation Roll

 

2581 Private John Keith ALEXANDER, a 25 year old Coach builder from Yatpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2582 Private Edgar Rowlstone BATTERHAM, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Bayswater, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2583 Private Harry Charles BATTERHAM, a 33 year old Labourer from Bayswater, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2586 Private George BURRELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

543 Private Spencer Bell CHAPMAN, a 25 year old Farm labourer from Tower Hill, Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2584 Private Nathan CLARK, a 25 year old Farmer from South Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

2588 Private Michael Benedict CURRAN, a 45 year old Contractor from Sandy Creek, Victoria / Thurgoona Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

Major William John DAY, a 38 year old Farmer from Angustown via Nagambie, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 August 1918.

2587 Private William Thomas DUNN, a 24 year old Labourer from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

2590 Private Andrew John FULTON, a 29 year old Farmer from Mornington, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2591 Private Richard GREGG, a 37 year old Labourer from Tungamah, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

2605 Private Louis GRIGG, a 24 year old Driver from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

R980 Private Harold Ronald HEATHCOTE, a 22 year old Labourer from Dartmoor via Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2592 Acting Corporal Norman Farquhar Bruce HUON, a 25 year old Bank Clerk from Wodonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

 

2606 Private Robert Harold IRVINE, a 20 year old Farmer from Pretty Pine Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

2593 Acting Corporal Claude Frederick Willie JONES, a 24 year old Clerk from Formby Park Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 April 1919.

 

30 Private James LANE, a 23 year old Stoker from Regent Park, Huntsville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

R597 Private Albert Barrington LEESON, a 24 year old Farmer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

2607 Private Charles Joseph LUCAS, a 19 year old Grocers mate from Flinders, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2594 Private Peter Charles LUND, an 18 year old Clerk from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

2596 Private James Henry McGRATH, a 40 year old Groom from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

2597 Private Arthur Taggart McKINSTRY, a 28 year old Farmer from Goornong, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

2598 Private Maxwell David NATHAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

2600 Private Mark Joseph O'BRIEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Chillingollah, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

2608 Private Thomas PASCOE, a 22 year old Baker from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 August 1919.

 

2601 Private George REDDING, a 41 year old Farmer from Samaria, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2614 Private Walter Henry RYAN, a 19 year old Tanner from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2602 Private Thulbourne Eustace SMITH, a 19 year old Carpenter from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2603 Private William Robert SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

661 Private Claude Wilfred Douglas STRONG, a 24 year old Bookkeeper from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

147 Corporal William TURNER, a 21 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

 

2604 Private Hubert Hansard WALLER, a 28 year old Farmer from Culcairn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2609 Private Eric Roger WEBB, a 24 year old Farmer from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2610 Private Martin Henry WILSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

Previous: 17th Reinforcement

Next: 19th 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Thursday, 18 February 2010 4:44 PM EAST

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Ataturk Memorial Garden, Canberra

Contents

Items

Ataturk Memorial Garden, Canberra, Part 1

Ataturk Memorial Garden, Canberra, Part 2 

Ataturk Memorial Garden, Canberra, Part 3

Ataturk Memorial Garden, Canberra, Part 4 

Further Reading:

Ataturk Memorial Garden, Canberra

The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915

Turkish Items

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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