GSR, AIF

General Service Reinforcements

4th GSR, Queensland

The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, Queensland, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

57253 Private Herbert Alexander ALLEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

57242 Private Edward John BATTLE, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 June 1919.

57243 Private Herbert Victor BYTH, a 21 year old University Graduate from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Australian Stationery Hospital; and subsequently was Discharged 7 September 1919.

 

57773 Acting Sergeant George Thomas CAIN, a 41 year old Clerk from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the ER Cpl 25Bn to AIF HQ UK (British RGA 12 years); and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 9 August 1919.

57241 Private James Henry COOPER, an 18 year old Dairy Hand from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.

57244 Private James Michael COSTAR, a 20 year old Stockman from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57245 Private Thomas John CRILLY, a 19 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

57246 Private Albert Thomas CURRAN, a 33 year old Farmer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.

 

57259 Private Allan DALE, an 18 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.

57247 Private Horace Thomas DALTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Cleveland, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

57684 Private Henry Charles DeCOURCY, a 21 year old Teamster from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 May 1918. After embarkation was disembarked at Wellington, 12 June 1918, hence Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently Returned to Australia 17 June 1918.

57248 Private Cedric George DRAKE, a 19 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

 

57249 Private Alfred George EDWARDS, a 37 year old Horseman from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

57750 Private Harry Oliver FLETCHER, a 21 year old Farmer from Allan via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 18 December 1919.

 

57752 Private William Charles GILLAM, a 23 year old Grocer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 April 1919. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Division Ammunition Column; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 April 1919.

57250 Private Ronald Thomas GRIMLEY, a 20 year old Public servant from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

57327 Private William Gordon HUTCHISON, a 21 year old Farmer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

 

57271 Private Thomas Allan KIRKPATRICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

57251 Private Edward Henry KNIGHT, a 20 year old Labourer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.

 

57722 Private Alfred McCULLOCH, an 18 year old University Student from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 March 1919.

57255 Private Patrick Joseph McMULLEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Rosewood via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.

57270 Private David Bruce McWILLIAM, a 20 year old Teacher from Koolunga Mt Perry, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 July 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

 

57256 Private George James NOLAN, a 35 year old Cane Cutter from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

57257 Private Selwyn Robert Alexander OGG, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Newmarket, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

57258 Private John Sydney POPE, a 22 year old Stockman from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

57260 Private John Henry RACKLEY, an 18 year old Tram worker from Mt Gravatt, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

57761 Private Frank ROSE, an 18 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently was Discharged 1 April 1920.

57262 Private Patrick RYAN, a 19 year old Mechanical fitter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

 

57263 Private Arthur Ernest SKELLERN, an 18 year old Labourer from Dinmore, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

57252 Private Thomas William SOMERVILLE, an 18 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

57264 Private William John SPALL, a 25 year old Sadler from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.

57265 Private John Henry SPRINGER, an 18 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

57266 Private Alexander Frederick SUTHERLAND, a 19 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

57267 Private Gideon Barry TELFORD, a 19 year old Station hand from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

57648 Private William James TIGHE, a 26 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 25th Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 9 December 1918.

 

57268 Private Percival Frederick WATSON, an 18 year old Grocer from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

57269 Private Allan Carswell WYLES, an 18 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

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Next: 4th GSR, South Australia

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

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:

General Service Reinforcements, AIF

General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour   

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Saturday, 12 December 2009 12:05 PM EAST

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General Service Reinforcements

4th GSR, South Australia

The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, South Australia, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

57517 Private Percy Walter ALTSCHWAGER, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 16 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

57502 Private Alfred William Hurtle BARNS, a 30 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 11 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 April 1919;

57503 Private Roger Cyril BARNS, a 19 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 25 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

57504 Private Henry Perrier BLUCHER, a 25 year old Mail Driver from Saddleworth, South Australia; He enlisted on 2 April 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919;

57501 Acting Sergeant Alick Le Roy BOUCAUT, an 18 year old Student from Glenelg, South Australia; He enlisted on 21 June 1917; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919;

57505 Private Leslie Norman BOULTER, an 18 year old Butchers assistant from Unley, South Australia; He enlisted on 13 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

56176 Private Reginald Alexander CHANNING, an 18 year old Gardener from Cherryville, South Australia; He enlisted on 22 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Field Artillery Brigade; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919;

57507 Private Bernard Young COLLETT, an 18 year old Driver from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 13 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

62079 Private James Colin DUNCAN, an 18 year old Fruit grower from Sturt, South Australia; He enlisted on 1 June 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 43rd Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 18 December 1919;

 

62047 Acting Sergeant Sydney Eric FERRIS, a 22 year old Fruit grower from Magill, South Australia; He enlisted on 12 December 1917; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Artillery Details; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 22 November 1919;

57508 Private Patrick William FURLONG, a 36 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 4 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

57509 Private Arthur Joseph Edgar HOGBEN, a 19 year old Horse Driver from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 13 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919;

57510 Private William James Stanbrook HOLMAN, a 20 year old Farmer from Port Pirie, South Australia; He enlisted on 2 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

57512 Private Raymond Price McCALLUM, a 19 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia; He enlisted on 3 January 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919;

57511 Private Samuel Henry MILLS, a 27 year old Labourer from Beetaloo, South Australia; He enlisted on 5 June 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

57513 Private Gordon Lindsay OWEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Port Lincoln, South Australia; He enlisted on 27 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

57514 Private George Frederick SMITH, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 12 January 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919;

 

57515 Private Charles Selbourne TURNER, an 18 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 11 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919;

 

57516 Private Walter Clifton UNDERWOOD, a 22 year old Farmer from Port Lincoln, South Australia; He enlisted on 18 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;

 

57181 Private Harry WENHAM, a 19 year old Grocer’s mate from Caltowie, South Australia; He enlisted on 25 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919;

 

Previous: 4th GSR, Queensland 

Next: 4th GSR, Tasmania 

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

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:

General Service Reinforcements, AIF

General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour   

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Saturday, 12 December 2009 12:04 PM EAST

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4th GSR, Victoria

The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, Victoria, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

57415 Private John Clive ACKERS, a 23 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57416 Private John Percy ALLAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

57417 Private William John Hutchison ALLAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

57418 Private Claude ANDREWS, a 27 year old Jockey from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

57411 Sergeant William Reston ARKLAY, a 37 year old Painter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

 

57419 Private Frederick BETTS, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57420 Private George Raymond Wallice BLACKLEY, a 20 year old Butcher from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

57421 Private Wilfred Leslie BLACKLEY, a 22 year old Tram conductor from Weerite, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57422 Private Norman Louis CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Labourer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57423 Private Victor CASEY, an 18 year old Farmer from Yannathan via Kooweerup, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

54871 Private Edward COLLINS, a 21 year old Driver from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 59th Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 October 1919.

57424 Private Oriel William Elizah CONN, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57426 Private William Thomas CUSHEN, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57473 Private Redvers Oliver DAVIDSON, an 18 year old Student from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

57428 Private Edward Matthew DAW, a 21 year old Butcher from Ballarat East, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57429 Private John Thomas DORAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

57430 Private Clement Havelock Buller FROST, an 18 year old Student from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57431 Private Leslie James GERRY, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57414 Private Harold Thomas GLANVILLE, a 39 year old Carpenter from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

57433 Private Henry Arthur HARKNESS, a 28 year old Labourer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Provost Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

57434 Private James HARRISON, a 33 year old Farmer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57435 Private Edgar Arthur HOLTHAM, an 18 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

 

57436 Private Numa Ferdinand JOUBERT, an 18 year old Clerk from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57412 Acting Sergeant John Walter KEEBLE, a 38 year old Farmer from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57437 Private Frank Redvers KEMPTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57438 Private Leslie LEIBHARDT, an 18 year old Horse driver from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.

57439 Private John Mouritz LOGIN, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57440 Private Samuel LUKE, a 27 year old Farmer from Jerilderie via Finley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57448 Private Frank MacGREGOR, a 25 year old Plaster from Croxton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

57445 Private Albert Arthur McCANN, an 18 year old Horse driver from Waurn Ponds Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57446 Private George Leonard McCORKELL, an 18 year old Labourer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

57450 Private Daniel McKAY, a 43 year old Blacksmith from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57441 Private Edward MEEHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Did Not Embark; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

57443 Private Francis John MILNE, a 19 year old Carter driver from North Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57444 Private Archibald Lewis MOLLOY, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57451 Private Eric North NORTH, a 31 year old Orchard manager from West Bay West Tamar, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

 

57452 Private Charles Elisah OSBORNE, a 32 year old Farmer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

57453 Private John PEKIN, a 23 year old Rail porter from Leura, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

57454 Private Reuben John POPE, a 21 year old Farmer from Faulkner, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57455 Private Andrew Walter John Thomas PRICE, a 27 year old Contractor from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57456 Private Robert Valentine ROBERTSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

57457 Private Carl Oswald SCHULTZE, a 22 year old Farmer from Mangoplah via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

57458 Private James William SIMPSON, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Teesdale via Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57459 Private William John STEPHENS, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

57460 Private John SUTTON, a 22 year old Farmer from Wedderburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

 

57461 Private Eric Frank TABOR, an 18 year old Salesman from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57462 Private Matthew Septimus THOMAS, a 31 year old Farmer from Blackwarry Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 March 1919.

57463 Private Harold James THOMPSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Lancefield junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

57465 Private William WADSWORTH, a 21 year old Bag Sower from Murrumbeena, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57467 Private Arthur Thomson WARTMAN, an 18 year old Clerk from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

57466 Private Alfred WASER, a 21 year old Farmer from Ulupna West via Strathmerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57468 Private John Alfred WATSON, an 18 year old Boilermaker from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57469 Private Leonard WATT, a 31 year old Baker from Quambatook, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

57470 Private William Edgar Gordon WILSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

57471 Private Albert Watson WOODBURN, a 32 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.

57474 Private George Griffiths WOOLCOTT, a 20 year old Station Hand from N/R. He enlisted on 19 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 February 1919.

 

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Next: 4th GSR, Queensland 

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

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:

General Service Reinforcements, AIF

General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour   

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Saturday, 12 December 2009 12:06 PM EAST

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General Service Reinforcements

4th GSR, Western Australia

The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, Western Australia, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

57532 Private William Alexander ARCHIBALD, a 22 year old Loco Fitter from Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

57533 Private William Henry AUCHETTL, a 31 year old Horse driver from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 10th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

 

57534 Private William Ewart Gladstone COXON, a 19 year old Farmer from Northam, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

 

57535 Private Valentine DONOVAN, an 18 year old Horse driver from Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 3 June 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 May 1919.

57536 Private Bruce Stanford DUNCAN, an 18 year old Motor mechanic from Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

 

57537 Private John GROVES, a 20 year old Labourer from Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

 

57531 Private William Richard HARRIS, a 24 year old Farmer from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

 

57539 Private Jesse Lilburne PARKE, an 18 year old Orchardist from Donnybrook, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 38th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

 

57541 Private Clement Campbell SMITH, a 20 year old Farmer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

57542 Private David George SMYTHE, a 38 year old Motor mechanic from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

 

57543 Private Frederick Gerard WICKENDEN, an 18 year old Jockey from Belmont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

Previous: 4th GSR, Tasmania 

Next: 5th GSR, New South Wales 

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

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:

General Service Reinforcements, AIF

General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour   

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Sunday, 13 December 2009 3:02 PM EAST

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General Service Reinforcements

4th GSR, Tasmania

The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, Tasmania, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

57211 Private William BRAY, a 38 year old Miner from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 April 1919.

 

57212 Private Clyde CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Claremont, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

57213 Private Percy John CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Oaklands, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Army Service Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

 

57215 Private Cecil George ELLIS, an 18 year old Tramway Employee from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

 

57216 Corporal Max O'KEEFE, an 18 year old Locksmith from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

57217 Private Harold Arthur Rhys THOMAS, a 19 year old Farmer from Devonport, Tasmania. He enlisted on 1 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

 

57218 Private Lisle Christian Palliser WILSON, a 19 year old Law Student from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 5 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 January 1919.

 

Previous: 4th GSR, South Australia

Next: 4th GSR, Western Australia 

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

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:

General Service Reinforcements, AIF

General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour   

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Saturday, 12 December 2009 12:02 PM EAST

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