Topic: AIF - 1B - 3 LHR
3rd LHR, AIF
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcements Geelong Group
HMAT A2 Geelong
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcements Geelong Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A2 Geelong 18 November 1915.
HMAT A2 Geelong weighed 7,851 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the P&O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until it collided with SS Bonvilston in the Mediterranean and sunk, 1 January 1916.
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
1573 Private Alexander ADAMS, a 24 year old Farmer from Frances, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.
1526 Acting Corporal John James BAKER, a 26 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1576 Private William Henry BARBER, an 18 year old Labourer from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
1577 Private William BOWES, a 24 year old Fisherman from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 May 1919.
1567 Acting Corporal Edward Joseph BROOKS, a 26 year old Farmer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1524 Private Walter CAHILL, a 22 year old Labourer from Tunbridge, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.
1579 Private Sidney Roby CAPPER, a 34 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1578 Private John CARLILE, an 18 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1580 Private Alfred Lawrence CHEYNE, a 21 year old Stockman from Coward Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1582 Private Richard Thomas CLARK, a 20 year old Butcher from Hawthorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.
1581 Private Robert John CLARK, an 18 year old Labourer from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1583 Private Wilton Allen CLARK, an 18 year old Drover from Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1585 Private Frank Railton CLINCH, a 25 year old Miner from Mt Reid, Tasmania. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
Lieutenant Leonard James COWELL, a 20 year old Farmer from Lockleys, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1586 Private Albert Alfred DAVIES, a 30 year old Stamper from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 April 1917.
1587 Private Henry William DYKE, a 28 year old Labourer from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1590 Private William Frederick Herbert EDMONDS, a 21 year old Rail cleaner from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1568 Acting Corporal Ebenezer FARMER, a 20 year old Public servant from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
1591 Private George Martin FAULKNER, a 21 year old Butcher from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1592 Private John Walter FEEHAN, an 18 year old Station manager from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 August 1918.
1593 Private William James FELGATE, a 38 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1594 Private Clifford William John FERRIS, an 18 year old Driver from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1721 Private John James GALVIN, a 29 year old Engineer from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.
1722 Private Thomas Patrick GALVIN, a 23 year old Draper from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1595 Private Morford Theyer GARDNER, a 26 year old Farmer from Koppia, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1596 Private William MacVica GAULT, a 21 year old Labourer from Macclesfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
1692 Private Ernest George GEALE, a 26 year old Labourer from Smithton, Tasmania. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
1597 Private Thomas Henry GLOVER, a 22 year old Labourer from Axedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1599 Private George Edward HARDING, an 18 year old Labourer from Caseys Gully, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1600 Private Thomas HARDING, a 27 year old Gardener from Milang, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1601 Private Albert Edward William HEFFERON, a 23 year old Loco cleaner from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1569 Acting Corporal Theodore Vailand HEUZENROEDER, a 21 year old Bank clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1603 Private Lawrence Desmond HOGAN, a 23 year old Engineer from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1602 Private John Joseph HOLLAND, a 26 year old Butcher from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1759 Private Dillon Frederick HORSELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1604 Private Henry Allen HUSSEY, a 22 year old Stockman from Hergott Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1605 Private James William HUSSON, a 28 year old Plasterer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 June 1916.
1606 Private Thomas James JEFFERY, a 19 year old Farmer from Fulham, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1920.
1607 Private Clifford James JOHNS, an 18 year old Driver from Henleys Beach, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1609 Private John David Bower JONAS, a 27 year old Driver from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1608 Private Edgar Baxter JONES, a 25 year old Carpenter from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1610 Private Frank Leslie JUDD, a 25 year old Mechanic from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
1611 Private Alphonsus Michael KEALY, a 26 year old Farmer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
Lieutenant Roy Keith KIDMAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
1612 Private Thomas KIDMAN, a 26 year old Stockman from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1613 Private Richard William KIRBY, a 22 year old Labourer from Murray Bridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1614 Private John Gordon KITELY, a 20 year old Painter from Brompton, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1670 Acting Sergeant Richard William KNOX, a 23 year old Labourer from Castlemaine, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1675 Private Ernest Arthur LAMERTON, a 24 year old Telephone mechanic from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1760 Private Thomas David LARKIN, a 23 year old Station hand from White Cliffs, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
1761 Private Charles Lawrence Christopher LAWSON, a 20 year old Drover from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1615 Private Arthur Lindsay LOCK, a 20 year old Plumber from McLaren Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1616 Private William George LOUGH, a 21 year old Butcher from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1617 Private Percy George LOXTON, a 20 year old Bullock driver from Ettrickbrae, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
1756 Private Alfred Chambers LUCAS, a 19 year old Clerk from Millswood, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1618 Private Arthur William John MARTIN, a 18 21 year old Moulder from Southwark, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 October 1918.
1619 Private Victor James Leopold MARTIN, a 26 year old RSPCA inspector from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1571 Acting Sergeant John Albert Irwin MATES, a 21 year old Labourer from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1627 Private Benjamin John McBAIN, a 33 year old Grazier from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1917.
1628 Private Albert McDAVITT, a 21 year old Labourer from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
1620 Private Alexander Reginald MELLOWSHIP, a 31 year old Butcher from Yancannia Station, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1621 Private William Thomas MILLS, a 24 year old Labourer from Gray court Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1918.
1622 Private Francis Edmund MILNER, a 26 year old Orchardist from Waikerie, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1757 Private Rostrevor MONCRIEFF, a 19 year old Fitter from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1624 Private Thomas MORRIS, a 20 year old Labourer from West Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1625 Private James MULLINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1626 Private Theodore Lyonal MURRIN, an 18 year old Labourer from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.
1629 Private Howard Champion NIELD, a 23 year old Labourer from Tarlee, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
1630 Private Allen Clive NOBLE, an 18 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.
1723 Private Arthur NORMAN, a 28 year old Jockey from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1631 Private Oliver NORMAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Mt Compass, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 April 1918.
1632 Private Sydney George PAGE, a 19 year old Farmer from Kingscote, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1633 Private William Stanley PAGE, an 18 year old Farmer from Kingscote, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 November 1916.
1634 Private Sidney John PEARCE, a 24 year old Butcher from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 October 1916.
1635 Private Claude Mellnoote PERRY, an 18 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 October 1917.
1636 Private Leslie Stephen PITTAWAY, an 18 year old Rail cleaner from Terowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1637 Private Edward Arthur QUINLAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1638 Private Francis William REID, a 42 year old Farmer from Furner, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 May 1918.
1639 Private George Ernest ROBINSON, a 20 year old Butcher from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1758 Private John Stanley ROGERS, a 24 year old Bookbinder from Eastwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1917.
1640 Private Percy Thomas SAUNDERS, a 21 year old Labourer from East Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1647 Private Jack Oscar SEECK, an 18 year old Clerk from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1917.
1641 Acting Corporal Sydney Herbert SEMMENS, a 31 year old Labourer from McLaren Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1642 Private John Loch SEYMOUR, a 28 year old Station hand from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1644 Private Sydney Henderson SHAKESHAFT, a 25 year old Tailor from Main Street, Kapunda, South Australia 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1645 Private William Leslie SHANNON, a 19 year old Farmer from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 16 June 1919.
1646 Private Arthur Henry SHAW, a 28 year old Labourer from Hergott Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1643 Private Sidney Hill SHEPPARD, a 26 year old Company secretary from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1648 Private Arthur Harold SIMMONS, a 19 year old Farmer from Queenstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1652 Private Robert SIMMONS, a 26 year old Labourer from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1650 Private Reginald John SKINNER, a 20 year old Grocer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1653 Private Frank James SMITH, a 26 year old Painter from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1649 Private Frederick George SMITH, a 19 year old Labourer from New Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1654 Private Reuben Horace SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Normanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
1655 Private Sylvester SMITH, a 34 year old Labourer from Eastwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
1656 Private Robert Roy SOUTER, a 26 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
1657 Private John Albert Edward SVENSSON, a 45 year old Carpenter from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1658 Private Andrew SWANSON, a 38 year old Fisherman from Victor Harbor, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
1659 Private James Cyril TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1660 Private Alfred Henry THOMAS, a 32 year old Carpenter from Oodnadatta, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 November 1916.
1661 Private Brampton THOMAS, an 18 year old Painters Labourer from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.
1662 Private Horace THOMAS, a 32 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1663 Private John James Bell THOMPSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1664 Private Arthur TOOGOOD, a 35 year old Greengrocer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1918.
1762 Private Archibald Stuart TREGILGAS, a 31 year old Stockman from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.
1665 Private Albert Walter TREVENA, a 27 year old Farmer from Mt Compass, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1666 Private William Lloyd Herbert WARLAND, a 44 year old Labourer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1667 Private Richard Alexander WATTS, an 18 year old Mechanic from Colton, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
1669 Private Glen Henry Evans WAY, an 18 year old Farm assistant from Boothby, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1668 Private Walter George WAYE, a 21 year old Driver from Mt Compass, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1670A Private Archibald Leslie WHELLUM, a 26 year old Labourer from Murray Bridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1671 Private George Charles WHITE, a 26 year old Farmer from O'Halloran Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1672 Private Cyril Tom WINDEBANK, a 33 year old Farmer from Hamilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1673 Private Sidney Field WYETT, a 22 year old Butler from West Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1572 Acting Sergeant Arthur Percival YEATES, a 21 year old Brass fitter from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1674 Private Stanley Frederick YEATES, a 23 year old Painter from St Leonards, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 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, 12th Reinforcements Geelong Group
