Topic: AIF - 1B - 3 LHR
3rd LHR, AIF
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement
HMAT A59 Botanist
Group photograph of 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement prior to embarkation.
[Photograph donated by Maurice Frick, Crystal Brook, South Australia.]
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A59 Botanist 26 April 1916.
The HMAT A59 Botanist weighed 7,688 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Charente SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 December 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
2291 Private Albert Charles AISH, a 23 year old Painter from Nailsworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 May 1919.
2292 Private Clyde Alfred ALLEN, a 21 year old Farrier from Frewville, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2293 Private Thomas AMOY, a 22 year old Moulder from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2294 Private Ernest Alfred ASPLIN, a 21 year old Butcher from Portland, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2295 Private William Alfred BAIRSTOW, a 24 year old Miner from Marryatville, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
2296 Private James Albert BAKER, a 19 year old Barman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2249 Private Vivian Murray BARBER, a 32 year old Labourer from Seven Hills, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Accident, 1 November 1916.
2244 Private Walter BARBER, a 26 year old Farmer from Lochiel, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2297 Private Oliver Mark BARRON, a 21 year old Bread carter from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2298 Private Oliver William BAX, a 20 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2388 Private Llewellyn James BLEEZE, a 24 year old Mechanic from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2156 Private Henry Herbert BROUGHAM, a 32 year old Stud groom from Bungaree Stn Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2299 Private William Oliver Onley BROWN, a 30 year old Boundary rider from Cordillo Downs via Farina, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2378 Acting Sergeant Richard William BUNN, a 37 year old Builder from Elbow Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2300 Private Harry CHALONER, a 39 year old Groom from Medindie, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.
2301 Private Harold Osmond CLARKE, a 23 year old Plasterer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2302 Private William Henry CLARKE, a 19 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2245 Private Herbert Clarence CULLEN, a 20 year old Miner from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2304 Private Francis John Archibald DAVIS, a 30 year old Horse driver from Portland, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2306 Private Michael Edward DORAN, a 21 year old Sailor from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2307 Private John DUELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Worlds End, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1916.
2308 Private Conard William Bertram FERBER, a 25 year old Rail packer from Beltana, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2309 Private Francis Walter Thomas FERBER, a 23 year old Labourer from Beltana, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2310 Private William Henry FERBER, a 19 year old Stockman from Beltana, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2311 Private Francis Gerald FITZGERALD, a 26 year old Rail packer from Cleve, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 October 1918.
2312 Private William John FORBY, a 22 year old Driver from Mt Lofty, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2313 Private Walter Frederick FRICK, a 22 year old Labourer from Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2314 Private Walter FRIDAY, an 18 year old Labourer from Paddington, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2315 Private Frank Jonas FRY, a 19 year old Labourer from Williamstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2316 Private George GILES, a 24 year old Labourer from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2317 Private Arnold Edward John GOODES, a 20 year old Farmer from Harrowgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2381 Acting Corporal John Wilson GORDON, a 22 year old Electrician from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 April 1919.
Second Lieutenant Lionel Harrison Rankin GORDON, a 30 year old Teacher from Tallawalka Sedan, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
2318 Private Heinrich Bernhardt GRAEFE, a 29 year old Labourer from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2319 Private Martin GREEN, a 27 year old Labourer from Williamstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 October 1918.
2320 Private Frederick GROVER, a 25 year old Paperhanger from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2321 Private Harry Arnold HANCOCK, a 22 year old Draper from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2322 Private Cyril George HANNAM, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Callington, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1917.
2323 Private Frank HARROWFIELD, a 21 year old Farmer from Carrow, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
2379 Acting Sergeant John Batton HASTINGS, a 30 year old Policeman from Police Barracks Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2324 Private Felicious HAVEY, a 22 year old Cleaner from Kilkenny, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2389 Acting Sergeant Rowland HILL, a 24 year old Farmer from South Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
2325 Private Albert Frederick HOLLAND, a 40 year old Driver from Portland, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2326 Private Robert Alexander HOWARD, a 24 year old Labourer from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2327 Private George Charles HULL, a 36 year old Painter from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2328 Private Kenneth INGLIS, a 21 year old Station hand from Woodville, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 June 1918.
2329 Private Oliver INGLIS, a 34 year old Clerk from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2331 Private Frank KEEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Woodside, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2332 Private Edward Thomas KING, a 20 year old Labourer from West Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
2333 Private William John LABRAM, a 36 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.
2194 Private Harry Davidson LANE, a 38 year old Colt breaker from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2334 Private Bertram John LAPTHORNE, a 20 year old Barman from Delhi Street, Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2335 Private William Henry LINES, a 20 year old Labourer from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2336 Private John Thomas LIVELY, a 21 year old Miner from Lux Mine, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2340 Private Neil MacDONALD, a 23 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2337 Private John Dennis MAHONEY, a 27 year old Chainman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
1356 Private Thomas Stuart Boyd MALCOLM, a 26 year old Farmer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2338 Private John MARGITICH, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2247 Private Michael Vincent McBRIDE, a 25 year old Rail Porter from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2341 Private George Edward McKENZIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bordertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 June 1918.
2342 Private Alexander McMASTER, a 44 year old Horse driver from North Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2339 Private Ernest Isaac MELLOR, a 21 year old Driver from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2343 Private John Henry NEWSOME, a 40 year old Gardener from Inglewood, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2344 Private Reginald Franklin NICHOLLS, an 18 year old Farmer from Nantawarra, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2345 Private Lawrence Patrick O'DONNELL, an 18 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 April 1918.
2346 Private Ernest Lescombe PARDEY, a 33 year old Motorman from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2347 Private Alfred Justin PARHAM, a 20 year old Tailor from Sandwell, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2348 Private Stanley Egbert PARSONS, a 25 year old Labourer from Clarendon, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2349 Private Archibald David PATMAN, a 27 year old Station hand from Wankaringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
2382 Acting Corporal George Frederick PENTELOW, a 22 year old Civil servant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2350 Private Clarence Alfred POSSINGHAM, a 21 year old Nurseryman from Houghton, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2390 Private Richard Campbell RICKABY, a 26 year old Farmer from Port Vincent, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2351 Private Willie RITCHIE, a 37 year old Jockey from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2352 Private Archibald ROBINSON, a 21 year old Bullock driver from Olary, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2353 Private Walter Austruther ROSS, a 21 year old Farmer from Williamstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2354 Private Samuel Gilbert George SAUNDERS, a 26 year old Labourer from Charra, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2355 Private Basil Arden SCOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Stirling West, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2356 Private Lawrence William SEWER, a 21 year old Jockey from Morphettville, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2357 Private John Herbert SHEPHERD, a 23 year old Farmer from Mt Barker, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2363 Private George William SINCLAIR, a 20 year old Driver from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2358 Private Frederick William SKINNER, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Gunyah station Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2359 Private Hartley SKINNER, an 18 year old Postal worker from Mt Barker, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
2360 Private Charles McArthur SMITH, a 27 year old Farmer from Grove Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2361 Private Peter James SMITH, an 18 year old Horse driver from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2362 Private Roy SMITH, an 18 year old Clerk from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2364 Private Albert Richard James STEER, a 20 year old Loco cleaner from Woolshed Flats, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
Second Lieutenant Thomas STOTT, a 40 year old Farmer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2366 Private Robert Henry STRINGER, an 18 year old Labourer from Sherlock, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2367 Private James THOMAS, a 21 year old Gardener from Fifth Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2368 Private Charles James TODD, a 30 year old Boilermaker from Woodville, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2369 Private Bruce Leonard Cecil UNDERWOOD, an 18 year old Farmer from Balaklava, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2370 Private Charles Herbert VENNING, a 22 year old Labourer from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2387 Private John Harrington VIRGO, a 27 year old Miner from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2371 Private Albert Arthur WALDING, a 20 year old Labourer from Little Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2383 Acting Corporal David Colin WARK, a 29 year old Hardware salesman from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
2372 Private Herbert Charles WATSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2373 Private Oliver Benjamin Keith WATSON, a N/R year old N/R from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2374 Private Flavel George WEBB, a 36 year old Blacksmith from Upper Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2375 Private Harry WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Farmer from Caltowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2376 Private Maurice WILLIAMS, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2384 Acting Corporal Arthur Alistair WILSON, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Bordertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2377 Private Joseph WILSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 September 1918.
1902 Private Gilbert Sylvester WRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2385 Acting Corporal Arthur Keith WYLIE, a 21 year old Storeman from Bordertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
Acknowledgements:
1. Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
2. Maurice Frick, Crystal Brook, South Australia who supplied the photograph of the 16th Reinforcement group.
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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, 16th Reinforcement
