Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 24th Reinforcements
[From: AWM C02548.]
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 24th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A1 Hymettus 3 February 1917.
The HMAT A1 Hymettus weighed 4,606 tons with an average cruise speed of 11.5 knots or 21.3 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 May 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
3117 Private Thomas ALLCHIN, a 29 year old Overseer from Ilfracombe, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3108 Private Joseph Stanley ARMSTRONG, a 26 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3109 Private William John BAILEY, a 33 year old Teamster from Rappville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3110 Private Burton BOOTH, a 19 year old Labourer from Mudaro, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3111 Private Alner BOWRING, a 26 year old Jackeroo from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.
3112 Private Arthur Joseph BURNS, a 24 year old Bank Clerk from Coolagh Station, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3114 Private Robert COOPER, a 28 year old Overseer from Norwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 March 1918.
3115 Private Claude Leslie ELLIOTT, a 23 year old Carpenter from Amberley, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3118 Private George GIBSON, a 27 year old Fisherman from Tewantin, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3134 Private Joseph Herman Christy GREER, a 32 year old Farmer from Cannon Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3119 Private Reginald Woodville HALL, a 24 year old Jackeroo from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3123 Private William HEAD, a 20 year old Labourer from Beaholm, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1916.
3120 Private John HUNTLEY, a 34 year old Horse breaker from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3124 Private Francis Martin JOHNSON, a 25 year old Farmer from Wilson’s Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
3127 Private George KEYWORTH, a 26 year old Horse driver from Muan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3125 Private Ronald Rutherford KING, a 25 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3126 Private Leslie Freeman LAWRENCE, a 21 year old Stockman from Babinda, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3130 Private Charles William MARSH, a 21 year old Grocer from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3128 Private John William MARSHALL, a 24 year old Carter from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
3129 Private James McKELLAR, a 24 year old Carpenter from Hyde Park Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
3131 Private John William MUNRO, a 21 year old Clerk from West Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3107 Private Huia Joseph NAPIER, a 19 year old Dairy farmer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3106 Acting Sergeant Samuel NICHOLSON, a 26 year old Engine driver from Morningside, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3132 Private Melbourne Mario PIETRICHE, a 24 year old Overseer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3121 Private William Selwyn SMALL, a 23 year old Loco fireman from Camira Creek via Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3122 Private Edgar STEPHENSON, a 27 year old Policeman from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
3135 Private William Clarke THOMPSON, a 25 year old Orchardist from Pine Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3136 Private Michael James TISDALL, an 18 year old Drover from Bowen Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
Captain Manor Charles TROTTER, a 34 year old Cashier from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 May 1917.
3113 Private Francis William Edgar VALE-HUARTSON, a 32 year old Book keeper from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 February 1917.
3138 Private Stanley Gordon WALKER, a 23 year old Watchmaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3137 Private Norman Thomas WALSH, an 18 year old Carter from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3133 Private Leslie Gordon Fairbank WILKIE, a 24 year old Stockman from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3116 Private Francis Cowell WOODBRIDGE, a 28 year old Wool classer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
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, 24th Reinforcements
