Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 27th Reinforcements
[From: AWM C02483]
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 27th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney 9 May 1917.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed HMAT A15 Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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
3288 Private Victor Harold BLANCH, a 25 year old Labourer from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1918.
3289 Private William George BYGRAVE, an 18 year old Saw miller from Yednia, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3291 Private William Frederick COHEN, an 18 year old Grocer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3320 Private Reginald Alexander CORMACK, an 18 year old Electrician from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3290 Private Sydney Wilson CRAMB, an 18 year old Clerk from Taringa, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
3292 Private Wallace DISHER, a 28 year old Stockman from Irvinebank, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3293 Private Frederick Henry EASEY, a 29 year old Manager from Coongoola siding. He enlisted on 10 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3325 Private Robert EVANS, a 26 year old Tank sinker from Boulia, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3294 Private Claude Eustace FOLEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
3295 Private Percy Alfred FRENCH, a 23 year old Labourer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3297 Private Valentine HARE, a 19 year old Labourer from Yarrabah Mission Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
3286 Acting Sergeant Ernest LACEY, a 36 year old Timber Manager from Terrors Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3299 Private Eric Robert LAMONT, an 18 year old Clerk from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3326 Private James Joseph LEE, a 27 year old Roo shooter from Ingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3301 Private George LITTLE, a 26 year old Fireman from Rosebery via Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3300 Private Thomas Andrew LOMAN, a 21 year old Carpenter from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 July 1918.
3298 Private Arthur Allen MARSDEN, a 33 year old Sail maker from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
3305 Private Clarence Valentine MORSE, a 21 year old Fireman from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3302 Private William George MUGGLETON, a 42 year old Contractor from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3315 Private Lionel MUTIMER, a 23 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3296 Private Percival Charles NEATE, a 30 year old Engine driver from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3287 Acting Corporal Tom Alexander OGG, a 27 year old Grazier from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 June 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
3306 Private Richard Lawrence O'SULLIVAN, a 44 year old Horse breaker from Eidsvold, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 November 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.
3310 Private Stanley Albert REEVE, an 18 year old Farmer from Commissioners Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3309 Private Harry ROZEE, a 26 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3312 Private Thomas Albert SCOTT, a 19 year old Carter from West Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
3313 Private William SHEEDY, a 19 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3311 Private Bryden James SLOANE, a 21 year old Stockman from Forsayth, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3327 Private Robert Campbell SMITH, a 44 year old Carter from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
Lieutenant Arthur Peter STRUSS, a 25 year old Farmer from Glen Eagle, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
3316 Private John Richard TAYLOR, a 21 year old Farm hand from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
3314 Private Charles Vincent THORPE, a 21 year old Labourer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
3319 Private Eric Woodward WEBER, a 19 year old Engine fitter from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3318 Private Stanley Frederick WILSON, an 18 year old Miner from Newtown, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 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, 27th Reinforcements
