Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 30th Reinforcements
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 30th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 19 December 1917.
The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 August 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
3468 Private Graham Theodore BERNICKE, a 21 year old Farmer from Pilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3466 Private Henry Lewis BORRESON, an 18 year old Carter from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3467 Private Alan Macdonald BROSNAN, a 25 year old Farmer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
3469 Private Robert Clarence BURKHARDT, a 26 year old Labourer from Carr's Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3471 Private Michael William CAIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 October 1918.
3472 Private Michael Kevin CALLAGHAN, a 22 year old Stockman from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
3470 Private Leslie Gordon CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Clerk from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3473 Private Aice Austin ELLIOTT, a 27 year old Engineer from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
3474 Private Gustaf Person FALT, a 34 year old Farmer from Tingoora, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3475 Acting Sergeant Robert William FRASER, a 28 year old Grazier from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3477 Private William GALLAWAY, a 25 year old Orchardist from Wynnum South, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3478 Private John GERHARDT, a 32 year old Shunter from Boodus, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3479 Private William George HUTCHINS, an 18 year old Horse driver from Tivoli, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3480 Private Roy Richardson JOHNSON, an 18 year old Horse man from Tivoli Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3481 Private William Norman JONES, a 26 year old Labourer from Blythdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3482 Private William Edward MENZ, an 18 year old Drover from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
R1971 Private William John MUNT, a 21 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3486 Private Bertram Henry NEVILLE, a 29 year old Grocer from Oxley, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3503 Acting Corporal William NEWTON, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
3488 Private Louis Albert OLSEN, an 18 year old Loco cleaner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3487 Private Stephen O'MARA, a 36 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3491 Private William James PEACH, an 18 year old Farmer from Tent Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
3490 Private James Edward PEARDON, an 18 year old Drover from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3492 Private Thomas William SHARPLEY, an 18 year old Tailor from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3493 Private Clarence George SHERWELL, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Yandina, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
3494 Private Hendrik SLIEP, a 26 year old Farmer from Boree Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3500 Private Percy TAVENER, an 18 year old Contractor from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3498 Private Horace George Fermor TAYLOR, a 34 year old Grazier from Bonus Downs Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
3499 Private James Harold TAYLOR, an 18 year old Farmer from Kaimkillenbun, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
3495 Private Stephen Joseph THOMPSON, a 28 year old Fitter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3496 Private John Melville TISCHLER, a 22 year old Labourer from Southbrook, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3497 Private Norman James TUDBERRY, an 18 year old Farmer from Picton, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3501 Private Charles William Oliver WALTON, a 21 year old Jockey from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 30th Reinforcements
