Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR
1st LHR, AIF
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements - Hawkes Bay Group
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements - Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Hawkes Bay 23 October 1915
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
1741 Private Robert BEALE, a 21 year old Labourer from Pyallaway via Currabubula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
1686 Private Thomas BEGGS, a 23 year old Labourer from Pooncarrie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1687 Private Francis Anderson BENNETT, a 19 year old Jockey from Burra, Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1689 Private Walter Ernest BROWN, a 30 year old Grocer from 48 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 11 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Discharged 1 February 1920.
1690 Private Robert Leslie BUSCH, a 21 year old Farmer from Naradhun, Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1737 Private Ernest Sydney CLAYDON, a 20 year old Electrical Engineer from St Luke's Rectory, Wharf Road, Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 18 October 1919.
1691 Private Gaston COOK, a 30 year old Horse breaker from Bellbin Estate, North Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1692 Private Dudley Alfred CROWHURST, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Northcote Road, Lindfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1693 Private William Frederick DILLON, a 29 year old Farmer from Kilrush via Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1694 Private Thomas EYNON, a 25 year old Ironmonger from People's Palace, Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.
1695 Private James FAHEY, a 31 year old Labourer from 83 Cardigan Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
1696 Private Ernest James FIRTH, a 23 year old Labourer from Pilliga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.
1739 Private Norman Walter FRANKLIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Ploner Street, Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1698 Private John Charles GORDON, a 19 year old Jockey from Broad Road, South Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
1697 Private John James Bradley GORDON, a 26 year old Engineer from Adderton Road, Dundas, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 6 May 1918.
1738 Private Frederick William Ernest GUILLE, a 21 year old Warehouse man from 'Carmona', Brooklyn Street, Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 25 April 1916.
1700 Private Oscar Talbot HERINGTON, a 22 year old Farmer from 18 Thomas Street, Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1702 Private Francis Leslie HUTCHISON, a 21 year old Farmer from Naradhun, Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1736 Private John Virtue JOHNSTON, John Virtue, a 22 year old Labourer from Newington Road, Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 1 September 1917.
1703 Private John Alexander KEYS, a 20 22 year old Clerk from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915 4 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1704 Private William Charles LAILEY, a 25 year old Miner from People's Palace, Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1705 Private Frank Herbert LEGGETT, a 23 year old Loco driver from Sloane Street, Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 2 December 1918.
1706 Private Henry James LESLIE, a 21 year old Window dresser from Wibena, Bundarra Road, Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1707 Private Rupert Henry William McGUIRE, a 27 year old Jockey from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1708 Private George Michael McLAUGHLIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Nymagee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1740 Private Colin Harrington McLEOD, a 21 year old Horse braker from Woodville Street, Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1709 Private Richard MELLOR, a 21 year old Mechanic from Piper Street, Lilyfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Discharged 1 April 1920.
1711 Private Thomas Clarence MORROW, a 27 year old Farmer from Havilah, Peat's Ferry Road, Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1712 Private Vincent William MULLINS, a 25 year old Labourer from Union Hotel, Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1713 Private Thomas MURRAY, a 37 39 year old Engine driver from 'Como', Upward Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1714 Private Leslie Arnold NALDER, a 25 year old Bank Clerk from c/o Government Savings Bank, Moore Street, Sydney. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and was Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
1715 Private George Albert O'BRIEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Hatty Street, Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1716 Private Herbert Hamilton PARKER, a 28 year old Jockey from Wellington Street, Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1717 Private Robert John PETERS, an 18 year old Grazier from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
1719 Private Raymond Barton RANDALL, a 21 year old Farmer from Alison Road, Wyong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1720 Private John Thomas RAWARD, a 24 year old Clerk from Channon, Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1721 Private Edward RIX, a 21 year old Labourer from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1723 Private Alexander ROBERTSON, a 23 year old Bricklayer's Labourer from Paramatta Road, Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 June 1918.
Lieutenant Leslie William ROGERS, a 28 year old Manager from 3 Cuthbert Street, Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1725 Private Patrick Sylvester STAUNTON, a 27 year old Rail fireman from 213 Belmore Street, Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1742 Private Kittredge Charles St JOHN, a 21 year old Labourer from Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
1726 Private Walter TODD, a 27 year old Labourer from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1727 Private Harold TUCK, a 21 year old Horse braker from Seven Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.
1728 Private Douglas Kendall UNDERWOOD, a 29 year old Stone mason from Alexander Street, Hunter's Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1729 Private Herbert Henry WARD, a 21 year old Shearer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1730 Private John Arthur WATKINS, a 22 year old Carrier from Booligal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1731 Private Charles WEALANDS, a 22 year old Labourer from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 June 1917.
1732 Private John James WEAVER, a 23 year old Labourer from Gum Vale, Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1733 Private William Edward WEST, a 19 year old Cleaner from 57 Arthur Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1734 Private William John WILLS, a 21 year old Hotel worker from Caddell Street, Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war was Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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Further Reading:
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements - Hawkes Bay Group
