Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section
HMAT A18 Wiltshire
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire 19 October 1914
The HMAT A18 Wiltshire weighed 10,390 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 2 October 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
40 Private Sydney Bertram ABBOTT, a 21 year old Surveyor / Chemist from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 February 1917.
34 Corporal Harry George AYRES, a 33 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
50 Private Terrance CAVE, a 19 year old Coachbuilder from Castlemaine, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
59 Private Albert Allan Lynton CHANTER, a 19 year old Teacher from Barham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
38 Private Terence Joseph CORRIGAN, a 20 year old Engineer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
243 Private Alfred William CRAMERI, a 23 year old Engine driver from Myrtleford, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
45 Private Albert Louis DOMEYEE, a 37 year old Engineer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 February 1919.
Lieutenant William Archibald Shuldham DUNLOP, a 22 year old Soldier from RMC Duntroon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
41 Driver John FRAWLEY, a 19 year old Saw miller from Goorambat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
47 Private James GORRIE, a 27 year old Mechanic from Nuriootpa, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1915.
266 Private Edward Francis Patrick HILLIEAR, a 20 year old Farrier from Broadford, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
57 Private Frederick William JEWELL, a 26 year old Labourer from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
55 Driver John George JEWELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
37 Private William Richard LANGFORD, a 19 year old Teacher from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
51 Private Geoffrey Dillon LEMON, a 27 year old Civil engineer from Brighton Beach, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1923.
43 Driver William James McMILLAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Tongala, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
53 Driver Hassef Lees MILLINGTON, a 21 year old Grocer's Assistant from Axedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 November 1915.
44 Driver Arthur James MORFFEW, a 34 year old Labourer from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
52 Private Henry Arthur PHILLIPS, a 25 year old Rail worker from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
550 Private Charles Robert PINNEY, a 30 year old Draughtsman / Civil Servant from Moonie Ponds, Victoria / Papua PNG. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.
56 Driver Robert Charles PORTER, a 22 year old Carpenter from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
54 Driver James Edgar SCOTT, a 27 year old Labourer from Elliminyt, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
58 Private John SLEIGH, a 25 year old Labourer from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
548 Squadron Sergeant Major Cyril Barkley Walter SMITH, a 26 year old Soldier / A&I Staff from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
36 Driver Alexander Ersey TAIT, a 30 year old Chemist from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
39 Lance Corporal Harold Howard WALLACE, a 26 year old Farmer from Goorambat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
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Sources Used:
National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
Further Reading:
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section
