Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcements
[From: Clydebuilt Ships Database]
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 28 March 1916.
The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 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 23 June 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
2244 Private Raymond Bassett ARGUS, a 30 year old Selector from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 March 1919.
2153 Private Joseph William BARRY, a 40 year old Miner from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2150 Private Victor BIRCH, a 19 year old Labourer from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2151 Private John BLACK, a 19 year old Drover from Booval Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2152 Private Thomas Anglesey BRINKWORTH, a 25 year old Station Manager from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2154 Private Percy BUTCHER, a 20 year old Miner from Baree, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 December 1916.
2155 Acting Corporal John Patrick CAMERON, a 21 year old Grazier from Jimboomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2161 Private Duncan Donald CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 March 1919.
2156 Private Thomas Edward CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Stockman from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2175 Private James CARGILL, a 34 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2252 Private Kenneth CLARSON, a 19 year old Teacher from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2243 Acting Corporal Sydney CLUNES, a 21 year old Labourer from Dalveen, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
2158 Private Alexander William COLLINS, a 22 year old Stockman from Yelarbon, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2157 Private Clarence Matthew COLLINS, a 19 year old Farmer from Yelarbon, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2159 Private John COLVILLE, a 26 year old Stockman from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
2247 Private William CONEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Helidon, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
2160 Private James COOK, a 22 year old Labourer from Rubyvale via Anakie, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2251 Private John Harvey CROUCH, a 28 year old Drover from Wyandra, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2163 Private Maurice Edward DANAHER, a 24 year old Shearer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2165 Private Walter Edmund DANIEL, a 36 year old Commission agent from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.
2231 Private Thomas Eccaboon D'ARCHY, a 33 year old Drover from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
2164 Private James Garvin DUFFY, a 26 year old Farmer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2166 Private Archibald Stewart DUNCAN, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Dunmore, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 December 1917.
2168 Acting Sergeant Ion James Ernest EDGE-WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Postal worker from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2167 Private Frederick John ELLIOTT, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2171 Private Archibald FEDRICK, a 31 year old Coachman from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.
2170 Private Arthur FERNANCE, a 25 year old Farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2169 Private Alexander FERRAR, a 19 year old Labourer from Murray’s Creek. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2241 Acting Sergeant Leopold Henry FERRIS, a 24 year old Dealer from Wyrallah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
2173 Private William George GARDNER, a 28 year old Monoline operator from Cooparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2174 Acting Corporal Clarence William GIBSON, a 36 year old Farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2181 Private Charles Kelso GRAHAM, a 17 year old Engineer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2245 Private Samuel James GRAY, a 21 year old Selector from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2177 Private Robert HAMILTON, a 19 year old Labourer from Toowoomba. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2471 Private Wilfred Ernest HART, a 25 year old Sawmill hand from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2198 Private George Frederick HAYDEN, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2176 Private Norman Charles HURST, a 30 year old Drover from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2178 Private Robert JACKSON, a 28 year old Shearer from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2180 Private Alfred Cornelius JOHNSON, an 18 year old Clerk from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2179 Private George William JOHNSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Capelle, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
Second Lieutenant Wilfred Stanley JOYNER, a 29 year old Forest ranger from Samson Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
2146 Private Victor Iredale Norman KENNETT, a 20 year old Dairyman from Lowood, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Died in Custody (Prisoner of War), 9 February 1917.
2184 Private Thomas Henry LANG, a 35 year old Machinist from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 September 1916.
2147 Private Harold George Clarence LITTLE, a 20 year old Teamster from Ottaba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2183 Private Edward James LONGLAND, a 21 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 May 1919.
2185 Private James Henry LUNN, a 24 year old Stockman from Brewarrina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2189 Private Thomas MANDERSON, a 42 year old Cattle buyer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2197 Private Robert Malcolm McCOLL, a 30 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2193 Private Archer McGIBBON, an 18 year old Butcher from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2194 Private John Michael McGUIRE, a 24 year old Stockman from Glen View via Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2201 Private Hector Palmer McINTYRE, a 19 year old Stockman from Strathmore, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 May 1919.
2187 Private Geoffrey McLAUGHLAN, a 24 year old Stockman from Middle Ridge Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2188 Private William McLAUGHLAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Morven, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2190 Private Joseph Edward Bertie McLEAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2248 Private Francis William MILLS, a 20 year old Platelayer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2196 Private James MILLS, a 24 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2186 Private Harold Lawson MITCHELL, a 24 year old Farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2191 Private William Robert MITCHELL, a 31 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 September 1916.
2199 Private David MORGAN, a 21 year old Miner from Baree, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2249 Private James William MULHOLLAND, a 20 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2195 Private Bernard Patrick MURPHY, an 18 year old Clerk from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2149 Private James Gerald NEILSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2202 Private William O'CONNOR, a 28 year old Stockman from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2204 Private Robert Olof OLSEN, a 23 year old Farm hand from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 February 1918.
2206 Private Edward Charles ONIONS, a 22 year old Clerk from Onions via Casino, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2205 Private Michael O'SULLIVAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Iron Gate, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2203 Private James Edward OWEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2210 Private Ralph Lee PALTRIDGE, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
2207 Private Norman PATTERSON, a 22 year old Clerk from Sommerville via Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
2209 Private Albert Howard Mark PHILLIPS, an 18 year old Stockman from Koorboora, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2253 Private Edward William RAMSAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2217 Private George Abernethy REID, a 24 year old Labourer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2213 Private Thomas REID, a 31 year old Well Borer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2214 Private Vincent RICHARDS, an 18 year old Labourer from Mile Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
409 Private Patrick ROACH, a 28 year old Farmer from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2215 Private Arthur John ROBB, an 18 year old Electrician from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2216 Private William John ROBERTSON, a 23 year old Machinist from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2212 Acting Corporal Robert Alexander ROBINSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Zillarah Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
625 Private Denis William RUSHWORTH, a 29 year old Labourer from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
2246 Private Albert Victor SIMMONS, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1915.
2225 Private James Michael SMITH, an 18 year old Farmer from Bowen Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2221 Private Walter Frederick STEVENS, an 18 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2220 Private Hugh Espie STEVENSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2182 Private Percy ST JOHN, a 23 year old Station hand from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2224 Private William George SUGARS, a 28 year old Farmer from Moggill, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2218 Private Jack SULLIVAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.
2211 Private Lawrence SULLIVAN, a 29 year old Saddler from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2162 Private Harold Ernest Mc. TAYLOR, a 23 year old Shearer from Auchenflower, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2228 Private Douglas Edward THOMSON, a 21 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2226 Private Henry Paul TREEBY, a 27 year old Timber getter from South Side, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2237 Private Stewart TREEBY, a 22 year old Teamster from South Side, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.
2254 Private Frederick Joseph TURNER, a 42 year old Bricklayer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2229 Private Herbert VALENTINE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2235 Private Arthur Norman WARDE, a 19 year old Stockman from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2250 Private John Farrell WATSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Isisford, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2236 Private Samuel George WATSON, a 23 year old Teamster from South Side, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2230 Private William Henry WATSON, a 35 year old Jockey from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2238 Private Henry WEBSTER, a 19 year old Labourer from Adavale, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
Second Lieutenant Sydney WILLATS, a 32 year old Electrician from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 August 1918.
2172 Private Russell Claude WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Duchess, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2239 Private Samuel Roy WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Eltham, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2234 Private John William WILSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Woodlands, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
30 Private Alfred WRIGHT, a 38 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.
2240 Private Ernest CW YOUNG, a 20 year old Station hand from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 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, 15th Reinforcements
