1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcements - Beltana Group

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcements - Beltana Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT 72 Beltana 9 November 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

 

1591 Private Sydney Alexander ALLERTON, a 27 year old Merchant from Carindi via Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 May 1919.

1674 Private Henry Edward ANDREWS, a 22 year old Farmer from Gular, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1591 Private Edward James Frank ASPINALL, a 26 year old Labourer from Tarana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1592 Private Thomas Henly AVARD, a 22 year old Farmer from Summerton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

 

1699 Private Vincent Richard BAKER, a 24 year old Farmer from 'Iona', Quia Road, Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1680 Signaller Herbert Henry BARBER, a 21 year old Engineer from 50 Oxford Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.

1679 Private John Tucker BARTLETT, a 30 year old Butcher from Parramatta Road, Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1701 Private Francis Dennis BARTLEY, a 19 year old Shopman from North Hill, Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

Lieutenant Eric Charles BATTYE, a 28 year old Grazier from Wynyaro, Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 July 1918.

1599 Private Harold Wilbrabran BLYTON, a 28 year old Tanner from Fairview, Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1600 Private Harold Charles BOWYER, a 24 year old Labourer from Lucknow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1675 Private William James BRACKEN, a 34 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

1711 Private James Oliver BRENNAN, a 23 year old Fireman from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1677 Private Alexander BROWN, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Edinburgh, Scotland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1598 Private Stewart Percy BRYANT, a 23 year old Cleaner from Devon Street, Plattsburgh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1678 Private William Edwin BULT, a 22 year old Labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1700 Private John Albert BYRNE, a 31 year old Stockman from Peel Street, Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

1601 Private William McLellan CAMPBELL, a 33 year old Surveyors chainman from Blytheswood, Scottsdale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.

1716 Private Raymond William CHAPPELL, a 27 year old Farmer from Eurimbla via Cumnock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 July 1918.

1681 Bugler Vincent Leonard Dtwer CHIVERS an 18 year old Clerk from 'Skye', Alfred Street, North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1606 Private Charles William COLLINS, a 21 year old Stockman from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1608 Private Clere Hunter CONE, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Stewart's Brook, Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1605 Private Ernest Henry CONE, a 20 year old Stockman from Stewart's Brook, Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1602 Private Garnet CONYNGHAM, a 25 year old Carpenter from 119 Goulburn Street, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1919.

1609 Private William James COOK, a 30 year old Butcher from Alectown, Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 August 1917.

1604 Private Douglas COOPER, a 20 year old Farmer from Bon Accord, Billimari, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1603 Private William James COX, a 26 year old Labourer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

 

1710 Private James Henry DANDO, a 24 year old Mechanic from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

1682 Private George Albert D. DAVIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Gosford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1719 Private Ernest DEAN, a 35 year old Clerk from 79 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and Returned to Australia, 14 April 1918 and subsequently Died of Disease, 27 October 1920.

1611 Private Arthur Frederick DOWDLE an 18 year old Farmer from Fiona, Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1610 Private William Gordon DRUMMOND an 18 year old Labourer from Lockhart, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1684 Private Thomas T. ELLIOTT, a 31 year old Clerk from Dunolly, Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1612 Private Edward FERRIS, a 25 year old Grazier from Dumaresq via Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.

1615 Private John Patrick FLYNN, a 21 year old Drover from Upper Burragorang via Picton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1616 Private Ernest Bertram FOGWELL, a 25 year old Sawyer from Sheehy Street, Glebe Point, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1725 Private Albert Edward FORD an 18 year old Farmer from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1614 Private John FROGLEY, a 47 year old Farmer from Manildra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 May 1919.

 

1622 Private Cecil GIBSON, a 21 year old Jockey from People's Palace, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

1686 Private Stanley Harrington Clyde GIBSON, a 26 year old Blacksmiths striker from 139 Mullins Street, Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

1618 Private Bertie GOLLAND, a 23 year old Labourer from Basin Creek, Wallabadah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1726 Private Arthur Leslie GOODWIN, a 20 year old Butcher from Deloraine, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1717 Private Duncan GORE, a 24 year old Carpenter from Macaulay Street, Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1724 Private Victor George GOSS, a 21 year old Labourer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1623 Private Thomas Richard HADDON, a 22 year old Labourer from Mineral Hill, Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1626 Private Albert Edward HARGRAVES, a 20 year old Farmer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1625 Private Percival John HAYES an 18 year old Porter from The Oaks, Picton Road, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1624 Private Charles Henry HENNESSY, a 28 year old Labourer from 54 Mountain Street, South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1687 Private Edward HOLMES, a 23 year old Labourer from Auguston, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1718 Private Frank HOURIGAN, a 22 year old Carter from The Avenue, North Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

1628 Private William John IRVING, a 39 year old Labourer from Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

1631 Private Francis Aubrey JAMES, a 21 year old Stockman from Moonan Flat, Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1630 Private Frederick Leslie JEFFREY, a 25 year old Stockman from Cudgeon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Died in Custody as a Prisoner of War, 23 November 1917.

1629 Private Osborne William JOHNSTON, a 28 year old Farmer from Delungra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.

 

1633 Private Alexander Thomas LAURIE, a 21 year old Stockkeeper from Wallamumbi via Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1634 Private Robert LAURIE, a 28 year old Stockman from Wallamumbi via Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1636 Private Phillip Leslie LIDBETTER, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

 

1635 Private Charles Harold LITTLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Pinkemba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1704 Private James LYALL, a 29 year old Forest guard from Clarence Town, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

 

1651 Private Vivian Archie Ross MacKENZIE, a 26 year old Auctioneer from 'Baraneae', Rodborough Road, North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1639 Private John Ernest MADDISON, a 45 year old Grazier from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1646 Private Sidney Alfred MADDISON, a 33 year old Overseer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

1643 Private Samuel Edward McARDLE, a 26 year old Miner from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1645 Private Stanley Arthur McCARTHY, a 24 year old Labourer from Sloane Street, Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1644 Private Ernest McCROHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1650 Private Francis William McGRATH, a 32 year old Mattress maker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1690 Private John William Charles McGREGOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Jindabyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 30 November 1918.

1637 Private Harold George McGUIRK, a 26 year old Shearer from North Street, Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1916.

1642 Private Archibald McINNES, a 26 year old Rough rider from Moonan Flat, Scone. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1720 Private Reginald McMAHON, a 23 year old Labourer from Cox's Creek via Picton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.

1689 Private William James McNABB, a 19 year old Labourer from Coolie via Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1641 Private Wallace Hughes McPHEE, a 19 year old Bushman from Pages Creek via Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

1648 Private Charles Edward MEEHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Kookabookea via Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1638 Private Albert George MINSLOW, a 35 year old Horse braker from Catherine Hill Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1640 Private Harry MOODY, a 21 year old Butcher from People's Palace, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1647 Private Clarence Stewart MOORE, a 21 year old Grazier from Glenmore, Inverall, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

Lieutenant Sydney Millard MOORE, a 26 year old Farmer from Glenmore, Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1721 Private Cecil John NEW, a 30 year old Painter from 130 Hawthorn Parade, Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

1714 Private Eric Kenneth NICHOLL, a 19 year old Labourer from 175 King Street, Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 October 1917.

 

1723 Private Leslie Frederick O'BRIEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Devonia, Gipps Street, Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1705 Private John O'SHANNESSY, a 27 year old Boundry rider from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

1656 Private Silas Victor PEARSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Braidwood, Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1657 Private James Elia Bertram PEISLEY, a 27 year old Driver from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 1916 and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.

1693 Private Harold PERKINS, a 22 year old Farrier from Bent Street, Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1654 Private Sydney Clarence PERROTT, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1706 Private Norman POMERY, a 33 year old Labourer from McDonaldtown, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1653 Private Colin Martin PRICE, a 30 year old Hairdresser from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

1658 Private John James RAFFERTY an 18 year old Farmer from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.

1712 Private John Patrick RATH an 18 year old Baker from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 1 June 1918.

1659 Private Elliot James Ash ROBSON, a 26 year old Clerk from Mittagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

1696 Private Thomas ROCHE, a 27 year old Carter from Bourke Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1660 Private Walter Peace ROPER, a 22 year old Accountant from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1661 Private George Edward SCHADEL, a 26 year old Coke worker from Tighe's Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

1715 Private Francis Edward Henry SEPPINGS, a 23 year old Labourer from Humula PO, Humula, Bolar Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1707 Private Francis James Murray SHEIL, a 25 year old Gardener from Mittagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 April 1917.

1665 Private Herbert George SMITH, a 31 year old Clerk from Harrison Street, Westmeade, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1664 Private Malcolm SMITH an 18 year old Butcher from Plattsburg, Wallsend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1918.

1663 Private Ernest Frederick SOARS, a 21 year old Stockman from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1666 Private William Henry STRIBLEY, a 36 year old Miner from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

1662 Private Garnet Gordon SULLINGS, a 25 year old Draper from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 9 May 1917.

 

1667 Private Harold Leslie TILSE, a 20 year old Stockman from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1708 Private Harold TRENAMAN, a 25 year old Labourer from South Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1668 Private James Alfred TRUDGETT, a 23 year old Labourer from Euchareena, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

1669 Private Charles Edward UPTON an 18 year old Clerk from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1709 Private Charles Clifford WATERS, a 26 year old Farmer from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1722 Private Charles WILLARD, a 20 year old Teamster from Stuart Point, Macleay River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1671 Private Frank WILLIAMSON, a 31 year old Monotype operator from Middlesex, London, England. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1727 Private William James WILLIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1672 Private George WOOD, a 23 year old Ships officer from Blackburn, Lancashire, England. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently discharged in Britain, 28 August 1919.

 

1673 Private George Henry YUM, a 22 year old Labourer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 November 1919.

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

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