Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A13 Katuna 3 February 1915.
The HMAT A13 Katuna weighed 4,641 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 February 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
701 Private George ALEXANDER, a 42 year old Labourer from Pittsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 March 1917.
706 Private Douglas BAIRD, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
702 Private Percival BENNETT, a 21 year old Butcher from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.
705 Private William Henry BOLAN, a 24 year old Bricklayers labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
708 Private Evelyn Stewart BOYD, a 20 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 March 1919.
704 Private Lawrence James BREWSTER, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
703 Private Albert Oscar BRIERS, a 21 year old Butcher from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
707 Private Charles BRUMBY, a 19 year old Farmer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
709 Private James COLOE, a 24 year old Horse Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
714 Private William Charles Joseph CONNORS, a 28 year old Labourer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
710 Private Stanley Archibald DAILEY, a 37 year old Stonemason from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
711 Private William Andrew DONALDSON, a 27 year old Timber merchant from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.
733 Private Frederick James DYER, a 21 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
717 Private Ormond Stanley FOOTIT, a 24 year old Carrier from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
716 Private Edward Clement FRANCIS, a 22 year old Drover from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
715 Private Harold Charles FREEMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
744 Private Albert GARTON, a 21 year old Cook from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
718 Private Charles Tait GAYWOOD, a 25 year old Farmer from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
737A Private William GOOD, a 31 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
720 Private Leonard GOODING, a 24 year old Barman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
719 Private Walton Robert GRAYSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 April 1918.
728A Private Hugh Gordon HANNA, a 28 year old Grazier from Springfield Walwa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
722 Private Herbert Ernest HANSCOMBE, a 31 year old Dairy farmer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
721 Private Timothy John HEALY, a 21 year old Engine cleaner from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
738A Private Benjamin HEPBURN, a 24 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
724 Private William Norman JENKINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Hopetoun, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
723 Private Ernest Edgar JONES, a 25 year old Grocer Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 July 1918.
725 Private Patrick KNIGHT, a 25 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 October 1915.
713 Private Frank John LAWRENCE, a 34 year old Driver from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1917.
726 Corporal Victor Archibald LEONARD, a 34 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
728 Private Hugh MacPHERSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Branxholme, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
731 Private William Henry MANNING, a 24 year old Farrier from East Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
735 Private Daniel Francis McCARTHY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
732 Private Henry Albert McCURRY, a 30 year old Stockrider from Ormond, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
730 Private Francis McDONNELL, a 26 year old Labourer from Epping, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
723A Private Frank McDONNELL, a 27 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
734 Private John Norman McKINNON, a 19 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
736 Private John William McLEAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Maribyrnong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
753 Private George MORRAH, a 27 year old Labourer from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
727 Private Alexander Eric MORRISON, a 24 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
737 Private George William NEWBOUND, a 19 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.
739 Private Thomas John PATERSON, a 21 year old Shoemaker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 May 1919.
738 Private Charles Ashworth PHAYER, a 19 year old Driver / Horse Trainer from Mildura, Victoria / Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
Lieutenant Ormond William PLEASANTS, a 33 year old Bank accountant from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.
740 Private Joseph James POWER, a 21 year old Groom from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 March 1915.
741 Private John REINEKE, a 27 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.
749 Private George RIDGWELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
742 Private Charles Edward SANDERSON, a 22 year old Grocer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
712 Private Arthur Leslie SHEPPARD, a 19 year old Driver from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
746 Private Frederick Joseph SMITH, a 20 year old Plasterer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
743 Private George SMITH, a 33 year old Miner from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
747 Private Robert Frederick SMITH, a 28 year old Labourer from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 October 1916.
745 Private William Patrick SWEENEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
748 Private William John THOMSON, a 24 year old Boot maker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
750 Private John Gordon WALES, a 23 year old Labourer from Bald Rock, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
751 Private Charles Roland WEMYSS, a 26 year old Butcher from Carapooee via St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
704A Private Albert WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Labourer from Powell town via Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.
752 Private Edward WOMERSLEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.
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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, 2nd Reinforcement
