Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements

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Saturday, 1 July 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements

HMAT A57 Malakuta

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcements, embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales on board HMAT A57 Malakuta 17 May 1915.

The HMAT A57 Malakuta weighed 7,430 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the T & J Brocklebank Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 24 January 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

926 Private William Robert ANDERSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

932 Acting Corporal Ernest Joseph BOYD, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 28 January 1920.

992 Private Charlie BROWN, a 24 year old Farmer from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

Lieutenant Henry Samuel BROWN, a 51 year old Grazier from Mulgowie via Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

927 Private George BUCHANAN, a 37 year old Selector from Loonda, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

930 Private Patrick BURKE, a 21 year old Station hand from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

991 Private Gladstone William BYRNE, a 27 year old Station hand from Bushy Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 September 1917.

940 Signaller Joseph John CALLANAN, a 30 year old Telegraphist / Labourer from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

933 Private Harry Westropp CAMERON, a 25 year old Selector from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 July 1918.

983 Private Patrick CANNAVAN, a 21 year old Miner from Home Hill Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

993 Private Thomas Francis CANNAVAN, a 29 year old Miner from Home Hill Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

938 Private Herbert CARD, a 29 year old Storekeeper from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

934 Private Charles CLARKE, a 25 year old Labourer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

986 Private James Timothy CONNELL, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Temple Court, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

980 Private John Morris CONNOLLY, a 28 year old Grocer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

987 Private Samuel COOK, a 27 year old Labourer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 November 1915.

937 Private Bob Thompson COWLISHAW, a 26 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

979 Private Leo COWLISHAW, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.

981 Private Darcy Fraser DAY, a 34 year old Station Manager from Campbelltown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

942 Private William John FRANCIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Peachester, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

941 Acting Corporal Harold Livingstone FRASER, a 24 year old Overseer from Emu Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 July 1918.

982 Private Ronald Leslie GAULD, a 23 year old Overseer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

943 Private Robert GOULD, a 24 year old Teamster from Mackey, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 August 1916.

947 Private Frederick HALLER, a 21 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.

944 Private Nero HANSEN, a 23 year old Carpenter from Kaniva, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

945 Private Ralph Drummond HORSLEY, a 25 year old Mining Engineer from Herberton, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1918.

950 Private Clarence George Herbert JONES, a 21 year old Baker from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

948 Private Henry JONES, a 20 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

951 Private Allan Edward KEBBLEWHITE, a 20 year old Labourer from PO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

988 Private Edward William George KEMP, a 24 year old Miner from Booningba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

952 Private Reginald Norman KEMP, a 20 year old Farmer from Booningba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

953 Private James LUCAS, a 26 year old Labourer from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1915.

958 Private Alexander McLELLAN, a 27 year old Cook from Churchill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

959 Private William Arthur NOLLER, a 22 year old Labourer from Yandina, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 November 1915.

960 Acting Sergeant John Murdoch O'BRIEN, a 32 year old Mechanic from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Embarked at Basra, 17 November 1918, to join Knox's Mission at Vladivostok. Embarked from Vladivostok for Shanghai; transhipped to Hong Kong, thence to Australia and Arrived in Australia, 11 May 1919.

984 Private Denis John O'DONOHUE, a 30 year old Lawyer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

961 Private William OLDHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

964 Private James PETERSEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

965 Private David POUNTNEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from PO Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 September 1915.

963 Private John Ernest PRINGLE, a 19 year old Baker from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

962 Private Vivian James PRINGLE, a 22 year old Baker from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

985 Private Edgar Sylvanus PYNEGAR, a 23 year old Pastoralist from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 30 October 1918.

989 Private William Henry REDDICLIFFE, a 31 year old Stockman from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

990 Signaller Blakiston ROBINSON, a 20 year old Drover from Oxley, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

966 Private John James ROBINSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Otago NZ. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

968 Private Gordon ROSE, a 30 year old Manager from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

971 Private Arthur Rodney SAUNDERSON, a 21 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 June 1920.

970 Private Harold Herbert SHAW, a 23 year old Labourer from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 24 April 1918.

974 Private Harold Benjamin TALBOT, a 27 year old Pastoralist from Oxford, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.

973 Private John Cornelius THOMPSON, a 19 year old Stockman from Ambrose Siding, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

972 Private Stanley Fletcher TREVETHAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

976 Private Stanley Carr WALLACE, a 27 year old Farmer from The Channon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

975 Private Frank Claude WESTHOVEN, a 24 year old Stockman from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

978 Private Charles WOOD, a 24 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.

Previous: 4th Reinforcements

Next: 6th Reinforcements

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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

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Friday, 30 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements

HMAT A63 Karoola

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A63 Karoola 12 June 1915.

The HMAT A63 Karoola weighed 7,391 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the McIlwraith, McEacharn's Line Pty Ltd, Melbourne, and manned by Australian officers and crews. The Karoola was leased by the Commonwealth until June 1919.

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

1001 Acting Corporal James Francis ANDERSON, a 37 year old Stockman from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1005 Private Waler Rothwell ARCHIBALD, a 22 year old Station hand from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1003 Private George Walter ARMSTRONG, a 37 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1002 Private Richard Arthur ASH, a 30 year old Labourer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

Lieutenant Leslie Thomas ATKINSON, a 38 year old Merchant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1004 Private Joseph AUSTIN, a 30 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 January 1919.

1008 Private George Henry BOTT, a 21 year old Farmer from Biggenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1007 Private Eric BROWN, a 21 year old Plumber from Mayne Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1010 Private Edward BURNS, a 29 year old Stockman from Urana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1918.

1009 Private Thomas Frederick BURRELL, a 23 year old Carpenter from Eumundi, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 30 October 1919.

1011 Acting Sergeant John CHRISTIANSEN, a 21 year old Policeman from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 November 1915.

1053 Private Benjamin James COCKERILL, a 37 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.

1012 Acting Corporal Arthur Albert CROZIER, a 27 year old Dairy farmer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1013 Private John Thornton DANCOCKS, a 39 year old Miner from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1060 Private Patrick DELANEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Gooroolba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1054 Private Thomas William DOWNIE, a 30 year old Clerk from Stewarts Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1014 Private Frederick DROCKMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1058 Private Alwyne ELLIOTT, a 19 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

1015 Acting Corporal Benjamin FELMINGHAM, a 21 year old Engine driver from Milton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1063 Private Charles Stuart FERGUSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1919.

1016 Private John Bennett GALLIGAN, a 40 year old Electrician from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 March 1917.

1057 Private Wilfred Holland GILBEY, a 27 year old Grazier from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.

1017 Acting Corporal Charles David HADFIELD, a 32 year old Shearing mechanic from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1020 Private Stanford Sydney HALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Cooktown, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1059 Private Robert HANDLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1021 Private Augustus Thomas Edward HARRISON, a 39 year old Hairdresser from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1061 Private Sydney HENSLEY, a 42 year old Miner from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1018 Private Arthur Joseph HERBERT, a 22 year old Labourer / Fireman from Fort Lane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

1019 Private Joseph Stewart HOPPER, a 20 year old Farmer from Cooranga, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1917.

1027 Private William KEARSLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1026 Private Edward KEYS, a 28 year old Stockman from Five Ways, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.

1030 Private Harold Eric Joseph MacARTNEY, a 32 year old Overseer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

1028 Private Hastings Elms MADDISON, a 21 year old Station hand from Drummond, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1033 Private Isaac Ruddell McBRYDE, a 32 year old Construction engineer from Stanwell Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 November 1917.

1035 Private William McINTOSH, an 18 year old Sugar worker from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1034 Private Thomas Joseph McMAHON, a 25 year old Letter carrier from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 May 1916.

1032 Private Thomas Ernest Orton MILNE, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1062 Private Lawrence MITCHELL, a 28 year old Merchant Stoker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 October 1919.

1031 Private John MONAGHAN, a 41 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland / Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 December 1918.

1029 Private James Thomas MOONEY, a 26 year old Clerk from Bowen Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1056 Private Robert Langley NEWELL, a 25 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1037 Private Harry PARKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1038 Private Robert Henry PASLEY, a 20 year old Timberman from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1039 Private Basil Ernest PROCTOR, a 23 year old Station hand from Derby, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1040 Private James Patrick ROBINSON, a 26 year old Drover from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1043 Private James Walter SANDERCOCK, a 20 year old Labourer from Wandiligong, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1045 Private John Henry SMITH, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1044 Private Joseph Maitland STEELE, a 31 year old Drover from Springthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.

1046 Private William Robert VOWLES, a 27 year old Grocer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1052 Private James WARBROOK, a 20 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1048 Private George Henry WARE, a 35 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1047 Private David Ewin WASLEY, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 August 1919.

1050 Private William Carey WYLIE, a 24 year old Labourer from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 2 February 1919.

Previous: 5th Reinforcements

Next: 7th Reinforcements

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements

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Thursday, 29 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements

HMAT A9 Shropshire

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 20 August 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

1098 Private George ALLEN, a 22 year old Carpenter from Ravenshoe, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1100 Private Arthur ANDERSON, a 19 year old Miner from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.

1099 Private Cecil Francis Spencer ATHERTON, a 35 year old Stockman from Yeppoon, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1126 Signaller Albert Ernest Lawrence BARKE, a 23 year old Traveller from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

1108 Private Reginald John BUTTSWIRTHaka John SULLIVAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1102 Private William CAIRNS, a 28 year old Labourer from Many Peaks, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1125 Private Robert Joseph CHIDLOW, a 21 year old Labourer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

1107 Private Robert CLARK, a 38 year old Farmer from Callawadda, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1116 Private Charles Joseph CONAGHAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 January 1919.

1123 Private Samuel Freestone CROFT, a 21 year old Labourer from Sand Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1124 Private Reuben FREEMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1087 Private James GARDNER, a 26 year old Farmer from Mareeba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 8 November 1916.

1112 Acting Sergeant William GEDDES, a 37 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1103 Private William John GILLES, a 34 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 November 1917.

1086 Private Christopher GILLS, a 19 year old Labourer from Virginia, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1090 Private William Burnard HALLETT, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 March 1916.

1094 Acting Corporal George HARDING, a 38 year old Bandmaster from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1113 Acting Sergeant Herbert Charles HARDWICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1076 Private Lindsay Ivan HAWTHORNE, a 19 year old Teacher from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1114 Private Alfred Lloyd HUGHES, a 21 year old Farmer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1119 Private William JACKSON, a 23 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.

1111 Acting Corporal Elmo Morris JOHNSON, a 24 year old Overseer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1120 Private Albert JOHNSTON, a 35 year old Horse breaker from Eulo, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1118 Private Matthew LAMBERT, a 36 year old Labourer from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1109 Private John LANE, a 26 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1089 Private Michael LENIHAN, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1083 Private John MacDONALD, a 36 year old Station hand from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

1096 Private Arthur Herbert MARSH, a 22 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

1084 Private Harold Coogee McCALLUM, a 25 year old Stockman from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

1088 Private Thomas McIVOR, a 20 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

1078 Private Alexander John Dugald McKINNON, a 19 year old Farmer from Knocknow via Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1105 Private George Alexander McPHERSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1079 Private John NELSON, a 30 year old Stockman from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1093 Private William Henry NEWTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1115 Private Archibald NICOL, a 19 year old Drover from Kangaroo Point, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1104 Private Christie NIELSEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Aloomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 25 April 1917.

1081 Private Richard O'DONOHUE, a 27 year old Farmer from South Gate, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1077 Private William Joseph O'DONOHUE, a 23 year old Farmer from South Gate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1101 Private William Joseph O'GRADY, a 21 year old Labourer from Talgai, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

Second Lieutenant Roland Rolf RICHARD, a 23 year old Pastoralist from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war his fate is unknown and unable to be located, .

1110 Private Arthur William ROWLEY, a 29 year old Farmer from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 May 1919.

1097 Private Francis William RYDER, a 30 year old Labourer from Yetman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1129 Private Cecil Ray SIMPSON, a 25 year old Sailor from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1085 Private Frederick Pentland SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1080 Private Edward Arthur STEEMSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Splitters Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.

1106 Private George TREICHEL, a 22 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1082 Private Alfred Vivian TRELOAR, a 21 year old Rail worker from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1918.

1095 Private Reginald George WALKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Biggenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1117 Private George WALLACE, a 34 year old Shearer from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 December 1917.

1122 Private William Edward WALLER, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1121 Private William WEDDELL, a 36 year old Bookseller from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 March 1919.

1091 Private Jack Leslie WOODALL, a 25 year old Stockman from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1092 Acting Corporal Charles ZIESEMER, a 21 year old Labourer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements

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Wednesday, 28 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

HMAT A55 Kyarra, 1916

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 10 August 1915.

The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 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

1151 Private Arthur BAKER, a 44 year old Labourer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

1152 Private Thomas BONNER, a 39 year old Labourer from Mossman via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 January 1918.

1153 Private William Thomas BUNCH, a 29 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1155 Private Charles Junior CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Mundubbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 October 1918.

1154 Corporal Lionel Matthew CASE, a 31 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1156 Private Alexander DANIEL, a 22 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1195 Private Lindsay DAWSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.

1159 Private Elmer DAYTON, a 24 year old Coal Miner from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1157 Private Joseph DEVLIN, a 28 year old Boot maker from no address. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1201 Private Cuthbert Seymour Lechmere DeWINTON, a 31 year old Independent from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1171 Private Charles Birfield DICKASON, a 24 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1204 Private Harry DOYLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Tocumwal, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1158 Private John Adrian FENNER, a 20 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1162 Private George FERRAR, a 22 year old Labourer from Murrays Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1161 Private David FISHER, a 19 year old Drover from Ardlethan, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1164 Acting Corporal William James FOLEY, a 26 year old Stockman from Mt Garnet, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.

1163 Private Arthur Ernest FORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1166 Private Thomas Celsus FOX, a 19 year old Farmer from Glen View, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1165 Private Walter John FOX, a 21 year old Saw miller from Mooloolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1160 Private Albert John FRISBY, a 20 year old Motor driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

1170 Private Charles GILBERT, a 25 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1167 Private Victor Carlyle GRAHAM, a 19 year old Farmer from Uki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1169 Private George Jack GRENDON, a 23 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

Lieutenant Denis Vincent HANNAY, a 37 year old Journalist from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1175 Private Harold HESSION, a 22 year old Stockman from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1173 Private Wattie HEYDON, a 29 year old Butter maker from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1177 Acting Corporal Kenneth Charles Stewart HOBBS, a 20 year old Farmer from Coorabell Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1176 Private Reginald Thomas HOBBS, an 18 year old Farmer from Coorabell Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 November 1915.

1174 Private Cecil Conick HUMPHRIES, a 28 year old Labourer from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1178 Acting Sergeant Richard Seddon JAMES, a 20 year old Butcher from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1179 Private George LEE, a 22 year old Stockman from Bauhinia Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

1181 Private John Austin LINNANE, a 21 year old Engine fireman from Murrays Creek Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 May 1916.

1182 Private Edward Richard LONG, a 23 year old Stockman from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1180 Private Charles Edward LUCAS, a 24 year old Bricklayer from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1183 Private Percy Hampton LUMLEY, a 19 year old Butcher from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 March 1918.

1184 Private John Thomas MARKWELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1185 Private William McKAY, a 30 year old Farrier from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1186 Private John David McRAE, a 43 year old Miner from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

1205 Private Joseph McTIGUE, a 28 year old Labourer from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1168 Private Walter MERRITT, a 20 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1187 Private Leslie NEIGHBOUR, a 22 year old Station hand from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

1188 Private Stanley O'DWYER, a 35 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 December 1916.

1190 Private Hugh Murray PAGE, a 21 year old Farmer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1189 Private William Alexander PAVEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 May 1918.

1197 Private Ernest POWELL, a 26 year old Stock inspector from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.

1191 Private Ernest Edward REDFERN, a 23 year old Butcher from Mooloolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1193 Private Frederick William REED, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Sandgate, Queensland / The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and subsequently Discharged, 25 June 1918.

1192 Private William Henry RHODES, a 21 year old Stockman from Littlemore, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

1200 Private Leslie STAINES, a 25 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1199 Private John Francis TROY, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

1202 Private James Foster UNDERHILL, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1196 Private Joseph Harvey WAIN, an 18 year old Plumber from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1203 Private Sydney James WARDROP, an 18 year old Farmer from Binna Burra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1198 Private Robert Glen WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 November 1917.

1194 Private William Patrick Joseph WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

Previous: 7th Reinforcements

Next: 9th Reinforcements

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Monday, 21 December 2009 8:27 PM EAST