Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A43 Barunga 22 December 1914.
The HMAT A43 Barunga weighed 7,484 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. The Barunga was previously a captured German vessel called Sumatra. It was manned by Australia officers and crew. The Barunga was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the North Atlantic, 15 July 1918.
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
652 Private William BAILLEY, a 20 year old Farmhand from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
604 Private Robert George BRUTON, a 30 year old Labourer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
607 Private John William CANTWELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Staceys Bridge, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
636 Private John Andrew CLAPHAM, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.
605 Private George Leonard CLARK, an 18 year old Labourer from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1915.
606 Private Aloysius James COTTER, a 19 year old Labourer from Staceys Bridge, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
602 Corporal Thomas James CRANWELL, a 30 year old Clerk from Coluna, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
609 Private Charles Ernest CROOK, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.
608 Private William CRUICKSHANK, a 24 year old Farmer from Jumbunna, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 February 1919.
610 Private Basil CUMMING, a 27 year old Farmer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
615 Private William Joseph DOUGLASS, a 23 year old Farmer from Craigievar, Donnybrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.
614 Private Edward Patrick DUFFUS, a 30 year old Grocer from Koroit, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
611 Private John James DYER, a 21 year old Labourer from Elmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 September 1917.
617 Private David ELLIS, a 20 year old Student from Bannockburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1918.
616 Private James ENGLISH, a 26 year old Carpenter from Maffra West, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
620 Private Richard Henry GOOK, an 18 year old Clerk from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 August 1916.
618 Private Edward GORMAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 October 1915.
619 Private Edgar GRAYMORE, a 22 year old Labourer from Werribee, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
622 Private John HALL, a 31 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
623 Private Joseph HEMPHILL, a 32 year old Farmer from Rochford, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
621 Private Edward Michael HENERY, a 33 year old Farm Labourer from Berriwillock, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
Lieutenant Robert HENRY, a 28 year old Grazier from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.
649 Private Charles Albert JOHNSTONE, a 21 year old Miner from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
624 Private Alfred James JURY, a 20 year old Labourer from Ancona via Merton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 April 1918.
625 Private Henry William JURY, a 22 year old Labourer from Ancona via Merton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 November 1915.
626 Lance Corporal Leslie Reed LANGTRY, a 23 year old Farmer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 December 1917.
612 Private James Joseph McCAGUE, a 28 year old Farmer from Sea Lake, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 November 1917.
632 Private Frederick Alexander McDONALD, a 23 year old Labourer from Newport, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 October 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
630 Private Thomas McKANE, a 26 year old Sailor from Somerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
629 Private Archibald McKINNON, a 26 year old Labourer from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 June 1916.
601 Sergeant Walter Wilbert McLEOD, a 23 year old Farmer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 September 1917.
631 Private William Angus McPHERSON, a 21 year old Electrician from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
628 Corporal William MORRISON, a 21 year old Saw miller from Everton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 August 1919.
627 Private Leslie Harold MURRAY, a 23 year old Farmer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 August 1918.
634 Private Vincent John O'BRIEN, a 19 year old Farmer from Suttons via Berriwillock, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.
650 Private Louis Lucas OLIVER, a 21 year old Teacher from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
633 Private John William Stuart ORR, a 21 year old Labourer / Saddler from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
651 Private Garnet PEARSON, a 28 year old Iron machinist from Maylands, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
603 Lance Corporal William POLA, a 21 year old Farmer from Serpentine, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
635 Private John Thomas PORTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
637 Private James RYAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
638 Private Valentine William RYAN, a 22 year old Grazier from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
639 Private Samuel SARGENT, a 29 year old Labourer from Peechelba, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
640 Private Patrick SEXTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 April 1918.
643 Private Francis Hedley SMITH, a 20 year old Stationer / Stable hand from Woodford via Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
642 Private James Henry SMITH, a 29 year old Hairdresser from Woomelang, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.
641 Private James Henry SULLIVAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tatong via Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
613 Private Frederick Percival TAYLOR, a 26 year old Printer from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
644 Private Stanley TAYLOR, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Cressy, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1918.
648 Private Alexander George WALLACE, a 23 year old Farmer from Tatong via Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
645 Private George Willis WHITECHURCH, a 19 year old Farmer from Mangalore West, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
647 Private Henry Joseph WILSON, a 32 year old Labourer from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 August 1915.
646 Private John William WRIGHT, a 21 year old Farmer from Shepparton East, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
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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
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement
