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Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements

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HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian

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Saturday, 4 February 2006

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR

1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements

[From: AWM PB0112]

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian 8 February 1915.

The HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian weighed 7,379 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Nitrate Producers SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 16 April 1917.

The following 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.

Embarkation Roll

705 Private Lewis Yelland ANDREWS, an 18 year old Stenographer from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 30 September 1916.

707 Private Albert BAMFORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

708 Private John William BENNETTS, a 21 year old Shearer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 December 1919.

706A Private James Reginald BLOOMFIELD, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

710 Private John William BOWEN, a 36 year old Rail fetter from Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

739 Private Valentine Fenell BOWLER, a 22 year old Grazier from Annandayle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 August 1915.

709 Private Albert BULMER, a 28 year old Shearer from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

753 Private Marshall BURROWS, a 30 year old Fuelman from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

712 Private Frank CARNEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Manchester UK. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

703 Corporal Ernest Randolph CLUETT, a 21 year old Stockman from Abbotsford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

711 Private John Edward CREGAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 September 1915.

714 Private David D'Este DEAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Lockhart, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

713 Private Joseph DODD, a 29 year old Labourer from Germantown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

716 Private Athol Bert EATHER, a 21 year old Well borer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

715 Private Alfred Playstead ESLAKE, a 21 year old Mail driver from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

702 Sergeant William Henry FINCH, a 40 year old Engine smith from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

718 Private William HARDY, a 40 year old Butcher from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

717 Private Frederick John HUMFREY, an 18 year old Ganger from Turee Cassilis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

734A Private Percy Alexander IRELAND, a 26 year old Waiter and Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales / Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 January 1920.

720 Private Edward John JENKINS, a 33 year old Planter from GPO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 February 1919.

721 Private Patrick KELLETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.

722 Private Archibald KERR, a 22 year old Grazier from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

728 Private Albert Roy MARKS, a 20 year old Labourer from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.

726 Private Robert Bain MAXWELL, a 32 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

725 Private William Joseph McINTOSH, a 20 year old Station hand from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 October 1918.

724 Private John Hugh McRAE, a 21 year old Grocer from Ardlethan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 August 1915.

727 Private Abraham MYERS, a 39 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

729 Private John NEWTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Mayfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 October 1915.

730 Private Michael O'DONNELL, a 25 year old Driver from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 July 1918.

733 Private Robert Leslie PARANCE, a 23 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

734 Private Oliver Robert PARSONS, a 21 year old Shearer from Ouse, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

731 Private John Leslie PRICE, a 20 year old Grazier from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

732 Private John Francis PURTELL, a 33 year old Drover from Germantown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

735 Private John Arthur REDDELL, a 30 year old Stockman from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

738 Private Ernest John REYNOLDS, a 39 year old Carter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

737 Private Henry Martin RICKWOOD, a 25 year old Carter from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

736 Private William RIGHT, a 24 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

740 Private Thomas SCOTT, a 22 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.

706 Private Arthur William STAPLES, a 23 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales / Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 6 February 1917.

Lieutenant John STEWART, a 38 year old Stock agent from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

742 Private Albert Edward STOW, a 20 year old Labourer from Dungog, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1916.

741 Private Thomas James SWAYSLAND, a 31 year old Labourer from Oura Village, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

723 Private Walter S. THOMSON, a 23 year old Grazier from Boorowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.

743 Private Hubert Bede THROWER, a 23 year old Mechanic from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

745 Private James Frederick TIMMINS, a 26 year old Butcher from Blacktown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1915.

746 Private John Joseph TOMLINSON, a 40 year old Labourer from Sth Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

744 Private Walter TRIM, a 23 year old Labourer from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

748 Private William Henry WEST, a 21 year old Drover from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 March 1915.

749 Private Roy WHEAT, a 23 year old Grazier from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

751 Private Wilfred WILKINSON, a 19 year old Baker from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 June 1918.

752 Private Stanley Garnet WILLIAMSON, an 18 year old Butcher from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

750 Private Clarence WILSON, a 20 year old Groom from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

747 Private Frank WORTHINGTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Wallinawang, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

704 Orderly Room Sergeant John YOUNG, a 24 year old Clerk from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

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Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements

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HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale

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Friday, 3 February 2006

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR

1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements

[From: AWM P01122.003]

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale 6 February 1915.

The HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale 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 Mccorquodale 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.

Embarkation Roll

773 Private William Atkins BIGNOLD, a 23 year old Station hand from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

770 Corporal Horace William BUCKLEY, a 23 year old Grazier from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 March 1919.

772 Private Rupert BUDD, a 33 year old Labourer from Cudgellico, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

771 Private Malcolm BURBURY, a 26 year old Overseer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.

Lieutenant Douglas Gordon CAMPBELL, a 27 year old Grazier from Bombala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 October 1917.

774 Private Robert Laing CHAMBERS, a 20 year old Rancher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 May 1915.

775 Private Henry George CHAPMAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

776 Private Hugh CLARK, a 25 year old Drover from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 May 1915.

823 Bugler William Leo CLINCH, a 20 year old Electrical Engineer App from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 September 1919.

777 Private Charles Ernest COWLEY, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 14 February 1919.

778 Private Joss DAVIS, a 22 year old Farm hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

779 Private James GALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 July 1915.

780 Private John Joseph GALL, a 37 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

781 Private Ralph GORDON, a 23 year old Station hand from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

783 Private Herbert Percival HAMILTON, a 20 year old Grazier from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

812 Private David HENDERSON, a 36 year old Contractor from Urana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

824 Private William James HEYES, a 24 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

825 Private Cyril Emerson HUGHES, a 25 year old Civil Engineer from Deloraine, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 October 1919.

820 Private William JARMAN, a 22 year old Machinist from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1915.

784 Private John JEFFREY, a 20 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

786 Private Harry JONES, a 22 year old Station hand from Nackara, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1915.

787 Private John JOWETT, a 19 year old Labourer from East Greta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

788 Private Edmund Kneeshaw KEMP, a 26 year old Student from Dept Public Works Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

789 Private Leslie Claude LAUNT, a 25 year old Horse trainer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

790 Private Charles LEE, a 22 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.

827 Private Robert Henry LEVIEN, a 30 year old Farmer from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

791 Signaller Roy LIGHT, a 22 year old Farmer from Mangaroo via Bowning, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

792 Signaller John Albert LUCAS, a 35 year old Draper from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1915.

793 Private Thomas MacLEAN, an 18 year old Farmer from Cardiff via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 August 1915.

796 Private George Wesley MAGRATH, a 21 year old Labourer from Brocklesby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

817 Private James MARTIN, a 22 year old Groom from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

794 Private Patrick Joseph McCAULEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Alice Park Lockhart, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

795 Private Horace William McFADZEAN, an 18 year old Painter from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

814 Private Joel MOSS, a 23 year old Station hand from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.

819 Private Edward Cuddon RAYNER, a 19 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 January 1916.

799 Private Darcy James ROBERTS, a 21 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1915.

800 Private Dudley ROBERTS, a 19 year old Tanner from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 March 1917.

798 Private Joseph Alexander ROE, a 24 year old Labourer from Noonan Flat, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

826 Private John Francis RUSSELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Stanwell Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 October 1917.

801 Private George Henry SANDERSON, a 23 year old Station hand from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.

802 Private Frederick Herbert SHERWOOD, a 30 year old Labourer from Brighton Le Sands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

821 Private Harold Samuel SHERWOOD, a 24 year old Station hand from Brighton Le Sands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

813 Private William George SMITH, a 36 year old Station hand from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

803 Private Robert Joseph STEWART, a 23 year old Labourer from Mittagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

805 Private Richard TANNER, a 24 year old Driver from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

804 Private William Frederick TAYLOR, a 21 year old Stockman from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

810 Sergeant Owen TIERNAN, a 40 year old Salesman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

816 Private George Ernest WALKER, a 21 year old Farm hand from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

806 Private William WALLACE, a 25 year old Jockey from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

808 Private Herbert WHARTON, a 27 year old Grazier from Bush Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

815 Private Robert WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Matong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

807 Private Frederick WILLIS, a 23 year old Labourer from Ivanhoe, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

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Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements

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Thursday, 2 February 2006

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR

1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements

HMAT A9 Shropshire

[From: AWM P01843.001]

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 17 March 1915.

The HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 8,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 August 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.

Embarkation Roll

854 Private Ernest Walter BARNES, a 24 year old Linesman from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

851 Sergeant Hector BARTLETT, a 31 year old Labourer from Berowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.

855 Private Thomas BATTEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

856 Private Arthur Sydney BELLINGER, a 23 year old Drover from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.

853 Private Angus Benjamin BULLOCK, a 22 year old Farmer from Mundaroo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

858 Private Joseph CAHILL, a 31 year old Labourer from Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 September 1917.

857 Private John Joseph CONDELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

859 Private Dennis DUNN, a 21 year old Labourer from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

860 Private George James EIPPER, a 24 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

861 Private James Martin FOLLENT, a 32 year old Bushman from Sth Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

852 Corporal Richard Oscar FORD, a 23 year old Bushman from Queenscliff, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 February 1919.

862 Private Donald Alexander FRASER, a 25 year old Overseer from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

866 Private Patrick Michael GALLAHER, a 28 year old Labourer from Waylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

865 Private Alexander GIBBONS, a 21 year old Farmer from Bulgandra via Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

863 Private Richard GRAHAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Lake Albert via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

864 Private William James GROGAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Ada Dale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

868 Private John Samuel HASTIE, a 24 year old Clerk from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

871 Private William HASTIE, a 20 year old Turner from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

867 Private John HEFFERNAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

870 Private Frank HOBSON, a 29 year old Bushman from Chippendale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

872 Private Joseph Harry HOWARD, a 22 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

869 Private Daniel HUGHES, a 27 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

874 Private Charles INNES, a 34 year old Groom from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

875 Private Frederick JOHNSTON, a 19 year old Drover from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

876 Private Floyd JONES, a 37 year old Station hand from PO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

877 Private Austin KEANE, a 27 year old Bushman from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

902 Private John KENNEDY, a 27 year old Station hand from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

878 Private James Fenley KERR, a 24 year old Farmer from Nana Glen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

879 Private Lachlan Francis LONGWORTH, a 29 year old Oysterman from Ghinni Ghinni via Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

880 Private Samuel MADDOCK, a 20 year old Farmer and Trapper from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

887 Private Eric William MAGEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 November 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

881 Private Thomas Harold MARKS, a 29 year old Grocer from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

883 Private Hugh Malcolm MARTEL, a 24 year old Shearer from Dandaloo via Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

882 Private John Thomas MARTIN, a 26 year old Stockman from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.

886 Private James McCARTHY, an 18 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 July 1917.

884 Private Arundel James Gwydir McKID, a 28 year old Stockman from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.

885 Private Parkey James McMANUS, a 20 year old Labourer from Myall Creek via Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

Lieutenant William McQUIGGIN, a 34 year old Farmer from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

891 Private Edward Walter PEACH, a 20 year old Traveller from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

889 Private John PEASE, a 23 year old Labourer from Bangaroo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1916.

888 Private Percy PORTER, a 25 year old Engineer from Mangalore, Tasmania. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

890 Private Peter PRUNTY, a 23 year old Station hand from Menzies, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

894 Private Charles Henry RANDALL, a 41 year old Labourer from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

895 Private Richard REID, a 25 year old Teamster from Coocooboonah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

893 Private Cuthbert Noel RICHARDSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

892 Private Jack ROSS, a 27 year old Farmer from Nimitybelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

873 Private Herbert Percy SHIELD, a 33 year old Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

897 Private John Thomas SKELLY, a 23 year old Labourer from Crookwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

896 Private Gilbert STRANEY, a 31 year old Labourer from Oatley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

899 Private Thomas Alexander TOLAND, a 24 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 October 1918.

898 Private Sydney George TOWNSEND, a 23 year old Baker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 May 1919.

900 Private William Hugh Price WARLTON, a 22 year old Stockman from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

901 Private Alfred William WRIGHT, a 31 year old Waiter from Pt Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

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Wednesday, 1 February 2006

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR

1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements

HMAT A41 Bakara

[From: State Library of Victoria, picture number gr001322]

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A41 Bakara 22 May 1915.

The HMAT A41 Bakara weighed 5,930 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Bakara was previously a captured German vessel called Constaff. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 1 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.

Embarkation Roll

926 Private John Frederick William ASHTON, a 19 year old Deck hand from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

927 Private Herbert Sydney Charles ATKINSON, a 31 year old Farmer from Brooklyn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

986 Private Richard BEASLEY, a 36 year old Labourer Painter from Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

931 Private Arthur Patrick BENNETT, a 23 year old Station hand from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

928 Private William Keith BLACK, a 22 year old Clerk from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

932 Private Ernest James BROWN, a 35 year old Carter from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

930 Private George Henry BROWN, a 34 year old Hotel manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

936 Corporal Erroll Douglas CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Drover from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

984 Private Rupert Henry K. CLARK, a 21 year old Traveller from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.

938 Private Lloyd Alexander CORLISS, a 20 year old Labourer from Milroy via Curlewis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 November 1917.

937 Private Walter Herbert COURTMAN, a 24 year old Postal worker from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 August 1916.

939 Private William COX, a 26 year old Boundary rider from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

935 Private John Andrew CUNEO, a 22 year old Butcher from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

940 Private Thomas Vincent FAY, a 24 year old Station hand from Somerton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

941 Private Cecil FERRIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Unarderra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

979 Sergeant Cyrus Spencer FROST, a 33 year old Auctioneer from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

974 Signaller Frederick Cecil HAWLEY, a 24 year old Traveller from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

980 Corporal Oswald Norman HAYES, a 25 year old Wool classer from Caravon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

942 Private John Charles HILLIER, a 22 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

982 Private Harry Allan JACOB, a 22 year old Grazier from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 9 November 1918.

945 Private Charles Percy JOHNSON, a 24 year old Stockman from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

944 Private James Bernard JOHNSON, a 29 year old Station hand from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 December 1915.

946 Private Sydney Ellis Clare JOHNSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Little Plain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.

947 Private Richard Edward JOHNSTON, a 24 year old Carter from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

948 Private William Haydon JONES, a 28 year old Farmer from GPO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

973 Bugler Lindsay Touv JOSEPH, an 18 year old Clerk from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

949 Private Edmund Joseph KENNEDY, a 22 year old Grocer from Collingwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

950 Private John Leslie KIRKWOOD, a 23 year old Driver from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

981 Private Carlisle James William LANEY, a 27 year old Wool classer from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

987 Private Hubert Granville De Havilland LeMESURIER, a 36 year old Station hand from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

951 Private John Charles MANN, a 24 year old Labourer from Darlington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

976 Private Edward William John MARSH, a 29 year old Traveller from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

953 Private William Gordon Ferguson McGRATH, a 30 year old Farm Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

952 Private James McSWEENEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

Major Arthur James MILLS, a 31 year old Dentist from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

954 Private Arthur Richard NICHOLL, a 28 year old Drover from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 January 1917.

955 Private Harry PERRETT, a 23 year old Grazier from Coolati, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

985 Private Donald Ernest PRICE, a 30 year old Station hand from Bringle via Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1916.

956 Private Charles Edward PRIEST, a 20 year old Teamster from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

977 Private Francis RINALDI, an 18 year old Clerk from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

957 Private Louis Joseph RINALDI, a 23 year old Clerk from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

958 Private George Albert ROBERTS, a 26 year old Clerk from PO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

983 Private Thomas Moffatt SCOTT, a 26 year old Drover from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

966 Private Michael Joseph SHANNON, a 38 year old Horse breaker from Berrigan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

960 Private Harry Heaslip SHERIDAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Lurida via Collector, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 April 1917.

961 Private John Rawdon SHERIDAN, a 28 year old Farmer from Lurida, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

962 Private John Charles Harold SKINNER, a 21 year old Plumber from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

964 Private Arthur Frank SLATYER, a 27 year old Rail worker from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

959 Private John Hudson SMITH, a 21 year old Station hand from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

965 Private Edward Joseph SPALDING, a 34 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

967 Private Cyril Alfred Bruce TYLER, an 18 year old Station hand from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

970 Private James WADDUP, a 23 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

969 Signaller William John WATSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Lockhart, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

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Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Thursday, 29 October 2009 10:05 PM EADT