Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A15 Star of England 24 September 1914.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed 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
50 Private George Augustus ANDERSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
51 Driver Ernest John Alexander CANNONS, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
49 Corporal David CLARK, a 25 year old Rail worker from Degilbo, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
52 Private Pentleton Stewart CLAYTON, a 29 year old Motor Mechanic from Vernlain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
53 Driver Cyril Ernest EAUSTAUGHFFE, a 23 year old Rail porter from Childers, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
55 Private Hamlyn George FAULKNER, a 19 year old Draughtsman from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 27 December 1915.
54 Private Hugh FULTON, a 26 year old Labourer from Mudgeeraba, Queensland Wash Pool Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
56 Driver Donald Edwin Robinson GRAHAM, a 19 year old Upholsterer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 8 November 1916.
59 Lance Corporal Henry HACKNEY, a 33 year old Policeman from Police Deport Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
58 Driver John Penman HOPPER, a 24 year old Miner from Many Peakes, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
57 Driver Frederick Stephen HUDSON, a 23 year old Electrician from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 October 1916.
60 Driver Frank JAMES, a 25 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1915.
61 Private Walter Alistair KIRK, a 27 year old Motor Engineer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 February 1919.
62 Private Lancelot KIRKLEY, a 28 year old Painter from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 31 December 1919.
63 Private Ernest Richard Joseph LITTLER, a 25 year old Civil Servant from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
Lieutenant Andrew MARTIN, a 26 year old Clerk from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 March 1918.
74 Lance Corporal Robert James McCREEDY, a 24 year old Shunter from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 November 1915.
66 Private Joseph Francis McDONNELL, a 22 year old Surveyors assistant from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 August 1915.
65 Private Robert Harold McNAMARA, a 21 year old Customs agent from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
64 Driver Charles Connor MOORE, a 35 year old Farmer from Peeramon via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 20 October 1915.
68 Private Eustace William ROSE, a 32 year old Labourer from Cooran, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
69 Private Frank Hugo SHARP, a 29 year old Carpenter from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
70 Driver Jeffrey STONE, a 19 year old Printer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
71 Lance Corporal Alexander Herbert WALKER, a 24 year old Jeweller from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
73 Lance Corporal Matthew WARD, a 44 year old Groom from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1918.
48 Squadron Sergeant Major George Herbert WILLIAMS, a 32 year old Soldier/ A&I staff from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 19 October 1914.
72 Lance Corporal Thomas Percy WINTERTON, a 20 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 August 1915.
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, Machine Gun Section