Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcements
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 31 January 1916.
The HMAT A62 Wandilla weighed 7,785 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and during her service by mainly Australian crews. The Wandilla was 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
2002 Private Norman ALCORN, a 23 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
1999 Private D'Arcy AMOS, a 19 year old Labourer from Murgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 March 1919.
2000 Private Peregrine Fellows ANDREWS, a 22 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
2007 Private George BAKER, a 30 year old Stockman from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2098 Private Cecil BARRAM, a 26 year old Farmer from Rockhampton. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 November 1919.
2012 Private Frank James BARRAM, a 30 year old Labourer from Mt Larcom via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 April 1919.
2003 Private William George BARRAM, a 28 year old Labourer from Ripley, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2004 Private Charles Noel BARTON, a 39 year old Grazier from Lowmead Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 January 1917.
2010 Private Robert William BATESON, a 22 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2093 Private William Walter BRAITLING, a 28 year old Drover from Rockhampton. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
2009 Private Thomas Edward BRISBANE, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2008 Private John Henry Ferguson BRISBIN, a 29 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2005 Private Edward Joseph BRUCE, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2006 Private Claude Edward James BURNS, a 22 year old Postal Mechanic from Childers, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2011 Private Bernard Bartholomew BYRNE, a 24 year old Motor driver from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2013 Private John Rankin Bradbury CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2016 Private Thomas William CARKEET, a 19 year old Butcher from Charters towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2017 Private Harold Wentworth CHAMBERS, a 20 year old Stockman from Waralla, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2018 Private Maurice McFarlane CHAMBERS, an 18 year old Stockman from Waralla, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2015 Private Charles Herbert CHEFFINS, a 32 year old Carpenter from Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2022 Private William Stanley CHILCOTT, a 26 year old Dairyman from Cumberland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
2014 Private John Cecil CLEGG, a 28 year old Stockman from Eidsvold, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1993 Acting Sergeant Harry COLLINGS, a 23 year old Dairy farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 January 1917.
2020 Private James Henry CRITCHELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2021 Private William CUE, a 23 year old Horse trainer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2024 Private Edward Joseph DALY, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2097 Private William John DALY, a 23 year old Fencer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2026 Private Adolphus John DANIELS, a 20 year old Painter from Lowood, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2028 Private Charles DANIELS, a 24 year old Baker from Wallumbella, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2027 Private Thomas Rowland DENT, a 28 year old Farmer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 May 1919.
2023 Private Peter Augustine DIGNAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
2025 Private Frederick George DINSEY, a 30 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1918.
2029 Private John ELLIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Clarke’s Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1918.
2030 Private Frederick William FLEET, a 34 year old Wharf Labourer from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2032 Acting Corporal John Leo FOGARTY, a 21 year old Horse driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 June 1917.
2033 Private Michael Alphonso FOGARTY, a 26 year old Farmer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
2031 Private Arthur Franklin FRY, a 20 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 October 1917.
2035 Private Cornelius William GLAZIER, a 21 year old Scalper from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1994 T/QMS Nicholas GULEVICH, a 29 year old Surveyor from Stephenshire, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.
2034 Private Harold Charles GUYDER, a 20 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
2043 Private Daniel HALLIDAY, a 20 year old Miner from Boree, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 30 March 1917.
2036 Private Francis Thomas Martin HANNIFFY, a 27 year old Labourer from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
2041 Private Carl Richmond HANSEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Woodburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 February 1917.
2039 Private Charles Richard HARNELL, a 19 year old Carpenter from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
2042 Private Leslie Alfred HARRIS, a 20 year old Clerk from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2045 Private Rayleigh Hugh HARROD, a 19 year old Labourer from Ullirah Gunalda, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2040 Private Frank Cleverdon HICKLING, an 18 year old Station hand from Eulo, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2073 Private Lawrence Evelyn HOARE-SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2044 Private Reginald HODKINSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2037 Private Edward Henry HOLMES, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Tambo, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2038 Private George HOLMES, a 19 year old Horseman from Tambo, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2049 Private Robert Walter JACK, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1995 Acting Corporal Henry JAMES, a 26 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.
2047 Private Albert Walker JOHNS, a 26 year old Farmer from Mundubbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 June 1917.
2046 Private Henry Albert Victor JOHNSON, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Yarwin, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 29 March 1917.
2048 Private Peter Robert JOHNSTONE, a 20 year old Grocer from Melton Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2053 Private James Bernard KEENAN, an 18 year old Clerk from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2050 Private Edward KIERNAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2052 Private Thomas James KING, an 18 year old Labourer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 April 1917.
2051 Private William Alfred KING, a 27 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.
2058 Private Thomas LAVERCOMBE, a 23 year old Roo shooter from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2057 Private Alfred Edward LESLIE, a 20 year old Labourer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2054 Private Arnold Gordon LEWIS, an 18 year old Stockman from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2055 Private George Norman LEWIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2056 Private William Ewart LEWIS, a 28 year old Tram conductor from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2059 Private David Charles LIVINGSTONE, a 21 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Charles Lovell MAJOR, a 27 year old Book keeper from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Dismissed, 3 May 1919.
2095 Private Leslie James Vernon MALLARD, a 29 year old Shop keeper from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2063 Private Patrick John MANGAN, a 27 year old Miner from Selwyn, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.
2062 Private Percy Caldwell Humphrey McCORD, a 31 year old Grazier from Coonumbula Eidsvold, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1917.
2065 Private Donald Fraser McDONALD, a 26 year old Grocer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2066 Private Malcolm John McRAE, a 35 year old Clerk from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
2064 Private David William MEURANT, a 21 year old Farmer from Avondale via Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1996 Acting Sergeant Samuel Hill MILLER, a 24 year old Dairy farmer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2067 Private Albert MORROW, a 29 year old Teamster from Rosebank, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
2061 Private Richard MURRAY, a 24 year old Stockman from Gordonville via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.
2069 Private John Henry O'BRIEN, a 43 year old Horse breaker from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
2068 Private Patrick Francis O'NEIL, a 25 year old Jockey from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 September 1918.
2071 Private Basil Walker Johnson PATTISON, a 22 year old Carter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2070 Private John James PRIDDLE, a 20 year old Farmer from Teven Creek via Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2072 Private Edward RIELEY, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Stockyard Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 September 1917.
2094 Private William Henry ROOTS, a 26 year old Labourer from Lagoon Pocket, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.
2080 Private James SANDERS, an 18 year old Farmer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 May 1918.
2082 Private Walter Ernest SIMMONDS, a 27 year old Barman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
2081 Private Oliver Ambrose SINCLAIR, a 25 year old Apprentice driver from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.
2079 Private Frederick David SMALL, a 22 year old Labourer from Calliope via Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2074 Private Edward SMITH, a 44 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
2075 Private Francis John SMITH, a 19 year old Cattle dealer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2076 Private Donald James Ross STEWART, a 21 year old Labourer from Greenock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2077 Private James STEWART, a 30 year old Teamster from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2078 Private William STEWART, a 21 year old Dairy framer from Clunes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
2083 Private Maurice TAYLOR, a 25 year old Labourer from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1997 Acting Corporal Lionel George TOWNER, a 23 year old Stockman from Richmond Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2084 Private Harry Reginald TRELOAR, a 30 year old Labourer from Maidavale, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
Lieutenant James John TRICKETT, a 38 year old Mercantile Manager from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 February 1917.
2085 Private James William VALENTINE, a 21 year old Stockman from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2086 Acting Sergeant William WARDROP, a 24 year old Rent collector from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2089 Private Leslie Ernest WELLS, a 21 year old Labourer from Ashford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2091 Private William WELLS, a 27 year old Drover from Ashford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war , 22 November 1919.
2087 Private Victor Oswald WILSON, a 26 year old Butcher from Beenleigh, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2090 Private Arthur James WOODCOCK, a 20 year old Sign writer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.
2088 Private Raymond WORTLEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
1998 Acting Corporal Thomas Henry YAPP, a 19 year old Selector from Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2092 Private Wallace Case YAPPA, a 19 year old Butcher from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 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:
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcements
