11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section

 HMAT A7 Medic

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A7 Medic 2 June 1915.

The HMAT A7 Medic weighed 12,032 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 October 1917. The Medic was well known by the Australian forces as it was a key troopship for Australia during the Boer War, some 14 years before the re-engagement.

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

 

45 Driver John ANGUS, a 23 year old No Trade from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

46 Private Ernest BOXDEAU, a 35 year old Fencer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

47 Private Frank Robert BUTLER, a 28 year old Cook from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

44 Corporal Thomas Robert CARLISLE, a 23 year old Stockman from Forsayth via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

49 Private Frank CARSON, a 27 year old Fitter from Wellington, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

48 Private Louie CORCORAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

51 Driver Maurice Michael DONNELLY, a 23 year old Stockman from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

 

50 Private James ELMER, a 19 year old Labourer from Mt Gravatt, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

 

52 Private Clement Francis GOOD, a 29 year old Stockman from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 May 1918.

 

69 Private Walter Edward HARDAKER, a 24 year old Insurance representative from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

53 Private Benjamin HEYELMAN, a 24 year old Motor mechanic from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

Lieutenant Leonard Claus KESSELS, a 23 year old Grazier from Degilbo, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 7 August 1919.

 

57 Private Charles James McKAY, a 21 year old Selector from Goranba via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

58 Private John Thomas McKAY, a 27 year old Selector from Goranba via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

55 Private Edward James MIERS, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Darling Downs, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

56 Driver Marcus Bowerman MUIR, a 19 year old Labourer from Mundubbera via Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 September 1918.

54 Private James MURRAY, a 35 year old Carpenter from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

59 Private Frederick Graham Norton NOTT, a 22 year old Stockman from Greycliffe via Westwood Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 June 1919.

 

60 Driver James PASCOE, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.

62 Driver Francis James PORTER, a 21 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

61 Private Archibald James POWELL, a 22 year old Traveller from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

 

64 Driver James STACK, a 24 year old Rail fireman from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

63 Private Edward Henry STRIKE, a 37 year old Rail worker from Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

43 Sergeant Edward SWAN, a 33 year old Diver from Deepdene, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

65 Private Harold Swaine TOOKER, a 21 year old Selector from Yeppoon, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

66 Driver Adam John Henry Griffin URMSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Forest Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

68 Private Henry WESTCOTT, a 23 year old Policeman from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

67 Private Charles Calliope WILEY, a 28 year old Overseer from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 June 1917.

 

Previous: "C" Squadron

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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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements Medic Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcements Medic Group, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A7 Medic 2 June 1915.

The HMAT A7 Medic weighed 12,032 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 October 1917. The Medic was well known by the Australian forces as it was a key troopship for Australia during the Boer War, some 14 years before the re-engagement.

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

 

751 Sergeant Wilfred Harold BEDSER, a 24 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 19 August 1919.

754 Private Percy Victor Ford BOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Healesville, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

755 Private Keith Robinson BRACKEN, a 19 year old Farmer from Kogan Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

756 Private Alexander Charles BUTCHER, a 21 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

759 Private Arthur Wilson CURRY, a 35 year old Surveyor from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

761 Private John James DEMPSEY, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.

 

764 T/QMS Richard Alderson FROST, a 26 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

765 Private Percy Charles FULLOON, a 24 year old Labourer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

766 Private Duncan McLeod GRAYSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

767 Private John Edgar HAMILTON, a 22 year old Surveyor from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

768 Private Harry HURLEY, a 29 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

771 Private Francis Edward KELLY, a 35 year old Saddler from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

533 Private Amos KENNEDAY, a 24 year old Labourer from Islington, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Deserted, 2 June 1916.

 

772 Private Alexander LAMB, a 25 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

774 Private Percy Carrington LEGGATT, a 24 year old Butcher from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

777 Private John Paul McGRATH, an 18 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

778 Private William Francis McGRATH, a 21 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

779 Private Alexander Stuart McGREGOR, a 35 year old Labourer from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 April 1917.

782 Private Charles Clement Neil McKENNY, a 30 year old Grazier from Redcliffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

780 Private Thomas Mclean McLAREN, a 24 year old Contractor from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 September 1915.

775 Private John MIDDLETON, a 29 year old Labourer from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

Second Lieutenant Arthur Clinton MORGAN, a 33 year old Journalist from Chelmsford, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1917.

 

783 Private Alexander PATTERSON, a 28 year old Butcher from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 September 1917.

786 Private Charles PENDOCK, a 21 year old Farmer from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.

785 Private John Richard PRENTICE, a 19 year old Labourer from Rocklea, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 October 1915.

 

787 Private Alexander RIDDEL, a 25 year old Assayer from Almaden, Queensland / Kooringal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

788 Private John Shepherd RYAN, a 34 year old Station hand from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

797 Private James Patterson SKENE, a 23 year old Station hand from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

792 Private Chisholm SMITH, a 21 year old Station hand from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

793 Private Morrison SMITH, a 29 year old Stockman from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

794 Private Charles Frederick SPENCE, a 23 year old Machinist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.

789 Private Eric Howard SPOWERS, a 21 year old Pastoral Student from Corinda, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 30 September 1916.

795 Private David STIRLING, a 21 year old Bullock driver from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 9 August 1916.

796 Private George SVENSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

 

798 Private Robert THOMPSON, a 21 year old Plumber from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

799 Private Thomas THOMPSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

800 Private William James TIGHE, a 26 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

 

Previous: Machine Gun Section

Next: 1st Reinforcements Borda Group

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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements Borda Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcements Borda Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A30 Borda 23 June 1915.

The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 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

 

752 Private Lawrence BERWICK, a 20 year old Buttermaker from Jondaryan, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 April 1917.

753 Private Alfred Francis BICKFORD, a 31 year old Carpenter from Sandwell, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 15 August 1918.

 

757 Private James Alexander CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Farmhand from Stanley Flat Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

758 Private Leslie Robert COCKS, a 19 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

760 Private Perry Thomas DAVIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Murray Bridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 November 1917.

 

762 Private Edmond ENGLISH, a 29 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

763 Private Lawrence ENGLISH, a 22 year old Butcher from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

769 Private Harold Norman JARRETT, a 24 year old Labourer from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 September 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

770 Private Joseph James JOHNSON, a 21 year old Mechanic from Port Wakefield, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

 

773 Private George Samson LASLETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

 

781 Private Neil McPHEE, a 23 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

776 Private Denis Stanlislav MURPHY, a 27 year old Labourer from Edithburgh, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

784 Private William Stark POOL, a 19 year old Stockman from Nanango, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

791 Private William Oscar SEARLES, a 23 year old Steward from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

750 Private Spencer Roy WARD, a 23 year old Miner from Edithburgh, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

Previous: 1st Reinforcements Medic Group 

Next: 2nd Reinforcements Kanowna Group

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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales 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

 

873 Private William Albert BARNES, a 35 year old Stockman from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

Lieutenant Percy Royd BARRON, a 29 year old Teacher from Bauple via Liard, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

837 Private Reginald English BUDD, a 27 year old Stockman from Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

858 Private Daniel BURKE, a 38 year old Engineer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

 

836 Private James Wallace CONNORS, a 23 year old Stockman from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

835 Private Alexander DONALDSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 September 1918.

846 Private Alexander Mark DOWNIE, a 33 year old Labourer from St Ives Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

 

845 Private Thomas GALVIN, a 24 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

850 Private Harold GIBBON, a 29 year old Surveyor assistant from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.

862 Private James GUNSTON, a 21 year old Stockman from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

847 Private George Timothy HANNAN, a 39 year old Well borer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

871 Private William HARRIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

861 Private Leslie HATFIELD, a 22 year old Station hand from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

833 Private Henry Lewis HEILBRONN, a 26 year old Mill worker from Eromanga, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

857 Private John Frederick HOWARDE, a 25 year old Stockman from Yaamba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

 

831 Private William Michael Francis IVORY, a 23 year old Stockman from Baroona Hill Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

868 Private John Malcolm LEDLIE, a 19 year old Accountant from Herberton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

864 Private Malachi LENIHAN, a 26 year old Surveyor from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

843 Private William LONG, a 19 year old Labourer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

863 Private Hector MacINTOSH, a 23 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

869 Private Maurice William MARNAME, a 21 year old Farmer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

842 Private Alexander McLEAN, a 24 year old Miner from Outtrim, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

867 Private Harold Waldron MERRITT, a 35 year old Traveller from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

839 Private Michael John PARKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

841 Private Alexander Learmonth PATERSON, a 28 year old Station hand from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 November 1918.

856 Private Morton John PERRY, a 27 year old Grazier from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

866 Private Abel Sydney POINTON, a 26 year old Stockman from Hamilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

865 Private Percy Charles POINTON, a 26 year old Manager from Hamilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

853 Private George Alexander RAE, a 24 year old Station hand from Mt Ubi, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

849 Private Lewis David ROBERTS, a 23 year old Butcher from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

872 Private Frank Venton RUTHENBERG, a 27 year old Labourer from Millchester, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

832 Private George Stanley SKUSE, a 20 year old Shop assistant from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 16 January 1917.

859 Private Henry William SMITH, a 28 year old Stockman from Smithfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

870 Private Leslie SMOOTHY, a 19 year old Baker from Pinelands via Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

840 Private Harold Rowton STEVENS, a 25 year old Farmer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.

 

854 Private William Purnell WEBB, an 18 year old Farmer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

848 Private Samuel John WELLS, a 29 year old Labourer from Rosewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

852 Private Thomas John WOODS, a 37 year old Farmer from Wallacedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

 

Previous: 2nd Reinforcements Kanowna Group

Next: 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group

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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements Kanowna Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcements Kanowna Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A61 Kanowna 24 June 1915.

The HMAT A61 Kanowna weighed 6,942 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 Kanowna was leased by the Commonwealth until 18 March 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

 

886 Private Frederick Colin ANDREWS, a 19 year old Student from Broughton, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

 

887 Private Samuel Lucas McLean BAKER, a 28 year old Boundary rider from Lake, Victoria Station, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

888 Private Edgar William BARTLETT, a 33 year old Sheep farmer from Swan Reach, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

889 Private John Joseph CARNEY, a 34 year old Drover from Oodnadatta. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

890 Private Ernest James CHANDLER, a 30 year old Plasterer from Adelaide, South Australia / Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 August 1918.

 

892 Private Hampton Roland HARRIS, a 23 year old Storekeeper from Hackney, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1111 Private Keith David JONES, a 23 year old Farmer from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 March 1918.

893 Private Leyshon Phillip Maxwell JONES, a 22 year old Clerk from Monteith, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

894 Private James Cornelius MALONE, an 18 year old Striker from Frewville, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

896 Private Alexander John MATHESON, a 24 year old Labourer from Lucindale, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.

895 Private Edgar Ernest MATTHEWS, a 27 year old Labourer from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

897 Private Alistair Dow McLAREN, a 31 year old Storekeeper from Kooringal, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

900 Private James SMITH, a 38 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1917.

898 Corporal Richard Duncan STIMSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

899 Private Henry John WISE, a 20 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

Previous: 1st Reinforcements Borda Group

Next: 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group 

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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Saturday, 2 January 2010 10:09 PM EAST

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