Topic: AIF - 1B - 3 LHR
3rd LHR, AIF
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements Benalla Group
HMAT A24 Benalla
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements Benalla Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A24 Benalla 27 October 1915.
The HMAT A24 Benalla weighed 11,118 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 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
1411 Private Ralph ADAMSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Orroroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1414 Private John James BARKER, a 24 year old Farm hand from Canowie Bell, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1520 Private Frederick George BATES, an 18 year old Farmer from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1415 Acting Corporal John Harry Lambert BELL, a 23 year old Farmer from Tintinara, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1416 Private Robert BELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Beachport, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1418 Private Richard Clarke BENNETTS, a 22 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1419 Private Allan Stuart BIGG, a 20 year old Electrical Engineer from Echunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1420 Private James Hamilton BISHOP, a 34 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1421 Private Bertram Richard BLINMAN, an 18 year old Clerk from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1422 Private Herbert William BOWMAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Leighton, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 January 1918.
1424 Private John Lawrence BROCK, a 20 year old Labourer from Tanunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1423 Private Morgan William BROCK, a 21 year old Farmer from Tanunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1425 Private Clarence Albert BROWN, a 19 year old Labourer from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1426 Private George Arthur BROWN, a 23 year old Labourer from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1427 Private Frederick Rodger BURFORD, an 18 year old Farmer from Price, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 January 1919.
1428 Private Robert Stanford BURLEY, a 36 year old Bushman from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1429 Private John Edward BURT, a 28 year old Labourer from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1433 Private George Cyril CAMERON, a 23 year old Labourer from Furniss, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1432 Private Ralph Haywood CARTER, a 20 year old Postman from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1434 Private Stanley Mitchell CHESSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
Second Lieutenant Emil John Hamilton CLARKE, a 23 year old Bank Manager from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 April 1917.
1436 Private Edward CONLIN, a 19 year old Butcher from Oodlawirra, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1438 Private Tom Nesbit CRASE, a 23 year old Farmer from Menindee, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1440 Private Arthur George DICKSON, a 34 year old Groom from Ringwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1441 Private Malcolm DOBBIE, a 25 year old Importer from Collage Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
1443 Private Bede Francis DOWD, a 22 year old Farmer from Canowie Belt, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1391 Private Leslie Robert DUNCAN, a 24 year old Fitter from Brunswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1444 Acting Corporal Roy James DUNK, a 22 year old Overseer from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1446 Private William Thomas DUNSTONE, a 22 year old Labourer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1447 Private John Henry EDWARDS, a 22 year old Carpenter from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.
2644 Private Harold Smith FORREST, a 27 year old Driver from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1676 Private Alick Lindsay FRANCIS, an 18 year old Dairyman from Woods Pt, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1452 Private Harold Roy GARDNER, a 24 year old Farmer from Kangarilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1402 Private Charles Henry GREEN, a 29 year old Engine driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1453 Private Thomas Henry GRIFFIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1455 Private Henry Elliott HARDING, a 22 year old Labourer from Orroroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1456 Private Charles Philip HAYMAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1457 Acting Sergeant Clemont Edward HILL, a 19 year old Mechanic from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1411A Private James William HOBAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Hazelwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 May 1917.
1458 Private Roy William HOPKINS, a 19 year old Plumber from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1460 Private Edward Hall KEMPE, a 27 year old Station Overseer from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1464 Private Albert LAMBERT, a 23 year old Labourer from Huddlestone, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1469 Private Stanley James MACKIE, a 23 year old Loco fireman from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1470 Private Frank MALONE, a 20 year old Baker from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1471 Private Thomas MARTIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1679 Private George Edward MASON, a 22 year old Farmer from Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1475 Private William Stephen McAULIFFE, a 22 year old Farmer from Monteith, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1476 Private Reginald Hillary McBRIDE, an 18 year old Student from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1477 Private George Pennicott McDONALD, a 20 year old Labourer from Kalangadoo, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1478 Private Bert McGLAUGHLAN, a 25 year old Labourer from New Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1472 Private Alfred MELVILLE, a 19 year old Striker from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.
1473 Private Richard Wellington MENNEER, a 24 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
1431A Private William Arnold MILLS, a 21 year old Labourer from West Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1678 Private James MITCHELL, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Woodside, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1546 Private Stanley Roy MORGAN, a 26 year old Farmer from Stanley, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.
1479 Private Percy Edward NANCE, a 26 year old Bookkeeper from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1480 Private Ray Vincent NICHOLLS, a 20 year old Station hand from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1483 Private Albert George ORR, an 18 year old Shop worker from Goolwa, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1484 Private Wilfred Arthur PITT, a 24 year old Horticulturist from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1489 Private William RETALLICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Yadnalue, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1491 Private Thomas ROACH, a 20 year old Farm hand from Rose Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1493 Acting Sergeant Alan Chamberlain RODGERS, a 21 year old Medical Student from Marryatville, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.
2779 Private Charles Allan Warwick RUSSELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Unley Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1494 Private Edgar SANGSTER, a 25 year old Plasterer from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1496 Private Arthur Carl Heinrich SCHULZE, a 23 year old Labourer from Nuriootpa, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1497 Private Walter George SEMMENS, a 21 year old Farm hand from Beetaloo, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1498 Private Andrew William Steele SHEERLOCK, a 24 year old Engine cleaner from Cockburn, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1918.
1499 Private Charles Richard SMITH, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Monteith, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1500 Private Duncan William SMITH, a 32 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1501 Private John SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1502 Private Roy Leland Pilgrim SMITH, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Stone Hut, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1503 Private Roy Sydney Thomas SMITH, a 20 year old Horse driver from Moonta Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1504 Private William SMITH, a 19 year old Labourer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1505 Private William Henry STEWART, an 18 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.
1506 Private Sydney SULLIVAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Cuthro Station, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 April 1918.
1507 Private Peter Grant SUTHERLAND, a 20 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1510 Private Tom Braithwaite TAYLOR, a 23 year old Station Overseer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.
1649 Private Frederick Charles WAILES, a 19 year old Farmer from Epping, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1514 Private Arnold WARD, an 18 year old Driver from Edithburgh, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1519A Private John George WILSON, a 31 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1517 Private Roy Gardyn WILSON, a 26 year old Wool classer from Rose Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 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:
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements Benalla Group