Topic: AIF - 1B - 3 LHR
3rd LHR, AIF
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement
RMS Malwa
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 20th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board RMS Malwa 27 July 1916.
The RMS Malwa weighed 10,883 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
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
2856 Private Arthur Canard AUGHEY, a 19 year old Grocer’s mate from Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2857 Private Tom Neville BELL, a 26 year old Farmer from Tintinara, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2858 Private Joseph William BLAKE, a 24 year old Bank Teller from Smithfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2859 Private John Richard BOUNDEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 February 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.
2860 Private Stanley Wilfred CHANDLER, a 24 year old Publican from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2861 Private Ernest CLARKE, a 36 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2862 Private Bertram Campbell COLLINS, a 25 year old Labourer from Orroroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2863 Private Francis Leslie George COTTRELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Bekina Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2864 Private Charles Eric COX, a 22 year old Tailor from Medindie, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 March 1919.
2865 Private Hubert Henry DAWSON, a 23 year old Fruit packer from Hawthorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2866 Private Robert Raymond DAWSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Morchard, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.
2867 Private Michael John DONEGAN, a 19 year old Farm hand from Curramulka, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2868 Private John Taylor FARGHER, a 25 year old Chainman from Blinman, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2869 Private George Daniel FINN, a 23 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2870 Acting Corporal Bruce McKenzie FOULIS, a 25 year old Surveyor from Malvern, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2871 Private William George FOX, an 18 year old Station hand from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 November 1917.
2872 Private Thomas FRENCH, a 33 year old Station hand from Minbarra, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2873 Private Ernest Arthur FROST, a 19 year old Farm hand from Manoora, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2874 Private Thomas John GILLINGS, a 25 year old Gardener from Campbelltown, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 May 1918.
2876 Private Cambridge John HANTKEN, a 25 year old Stockman from Alice Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1916.
2878 Private Reginald Edward KITTO, a 22 year old Farmer from Morchard, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
Lieutenant Alfred Doran LETTE, a 41 year old Farmer from Abbotsham, Tasmania. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2879 Private Walter LITCHFIELD, a 35 year old Labourer from Sheringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.
2880 Private William Henry MARSH, an 18 year old Labourer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2881 Private Walter Pressey MILLS, a 24 year old Engine driver from Kalangadoo, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2884 Private Benjamin Mark NORTHCOTT, a 23 year old Labourer from Murraytown, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2653 Acting Sergeant Percy Wilfred REED, a 29 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2889 Private Robert Royce Rowland SAYERS, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2891 Private Gustav Alfred STRAUSS, a 27 year old Farmer from Mannum, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2892 Private Edwin Java STRONGMAN, a 40 year old Labourer from Grassmere, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2893 Private John Andrew SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Postal worker from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2895 Private Allen Leslie TONKIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Kangarilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2896 Private Adam Charles WATSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2897 Private Roy Wilkie YOUNG, a 21 year old Teamster from Yannice, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 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, 20th Reinforcement