Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcements
[From: Clydebuilt Ships Database]
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 20th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Malwa 22 July 1916.
The RMS Malwa weighed 10,883 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
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
2867 Private Thomas BATES, a 27 year old Shearer from Coonamble West, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2900 Private Alfred Cyril BIDSTRUP, a 34 year old Selector from Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2866 Private Denis BRENNAN, a 21 year old Teacher from Degilbo, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2868 Private William Edward Harold BUNKUM, a 21 year old Dairyman from Aspley, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
2872 Private Thomas CALLAGHAN, a 19 year old Station hand from Cattle Dip, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
2869 Private Charles CHAPPELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Mt Whitestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2870 Private George William COLE, a 19 year old Farmer from Mt Whitestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2873 Private Matthew Raymond DEVINE, a 26 year old Horse trainer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2875 Private Arthur Henry EDMONDS, a 21 year old Stockman from Ingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2874 Private Alfred William ELMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Degilbo, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2899 Private Joseph James ERB, a 25 year old Labourer from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2877 Private Charles Henry FISHER, a 35 year old Grazier from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 January 1917.
2876 Private Sydney James FOGG, an 18 year old Labourer from Samson Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2898 Private Robert Filder GILLHAM, a 21 year old Stockman from Saltbush Park via Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2878 Private John GRAHAM, a 30 year old Lengths man from Murphys Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2880 Private Alfred Stevens JONES, a 20 year old Grocer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2879 Private Claude Mills JONES, a 21 year old Clerk from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2881 Private Bernard LEVINS, a 28 year old Cordial maker from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2882 Private James Bright MANUELL, a 20 year old Engineer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2883 Private Francis McGREEVY, a 30 year old Stock dealer from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2884 Private Stanley Gordon NICHOLLS, a 22 year old Grocer’s mate from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2885 Private Robert Hugh POLLOCK, a 21 year old Farrier from Win Will via Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2887 Private John William ROBERTS, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2901 Private Angus Claude ROBERTSON, a 22 year old Carpenter from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2888 Private James Alexander ROBERTSON, a 19 year old Telegraph operator from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
2889 Private Harry ROSS, a 39 year old Labourer from Giligulgul, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
2890 Private Percy Lytton STEBBINGS, a 35 year old Labourer from Emerald, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2891 Private Norman Charles TAPSALL, a 25 year old Selector from Coominya, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2895 Acting Corporal David Glasgow THURSBY, a 29 year old Grazier from Taroon, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2892 Private John VOELKER, an 18 year old Farmer from Ormiston, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2896 Acting Corporal William Pascoe WELLINGTON, a 27 year old Clergyman from Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 21 March 1919.
2893 Private Stephen Joseph WILLETT, a 27 year old Labourer from Springhill, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2894 Private William Richard WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Chainman from Pine Creek NT. He enlisted on 8 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 January 1920.
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, 20th Reinforcements
