Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
RMS Persia
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board RMS Persia 10 August 1915.
The RMS Persia weighed 7,974 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. Torpedoed and sunk on 30 December 1915.
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
1077 Private Roy Leslie Foreman AITKEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Wallacedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1076 Private Alexander ANDERSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Rosebank via Mt Edgerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 April 1919.
1078 Private William Robert BELL, a 21 year old Farmhand from Daisy Hill via Talbot, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 July 1918.
1079 Private Albany Roy BENTLEY, a 20 year old Farrier from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1081 Private Lewis Richard BERRYMAN, a 30 year old Labourer from Callignee, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 June 1917.
1080 Private Martin Petrie BLUNDELL, a 24 year old Overseer from Noel via Macedon, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 April 1918.
1083 Private William Stewart BOWES, a 21 year old Shearer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
1082 Private Malcolm Robert BRUCE, a 20 year old Labourer from Munro, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1084 Private Edward CALLANAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 April 1918.
1086 Private Henry CHAPPLE, a 39 year old Labourer from Wannon via Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1088 Private William Giles CHIPPINDALL, an 18 year old Painter from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1087 Private James COLLINS, a 25 year old Labourer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1085 Private Charles Henry CONNELL, a 23 year old Driver from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1130 Private Clifford Charles DAVIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1089 Private Joshua Joseph Talbot DIAL, a 19 year old Labourer from Ballarat South, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1127 Private Arthur Gordon DIXON, a 20 year old Grocer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1918.
1090 Private Rodger Creavy FAWCETT, a 24 year old Farmer from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1091 Private John Henry GARNER, a 26 year old Fitter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1092 Private Robert GOLDIE, a 37 year old Farmhand from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
1093 Private Edgar Louis GRANVILLE, a 19 year old Farmhand / Engineer from Melbourne, Victoria / Murrurundi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1129 Private Clarence Edward HAMDORF, a 23 year old Chauffeur from Jeparit, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1097 Private George Connolly HAZLETT, a 43 year old Road contractor from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1095 Private George William HILL, a 36 year old Miner from Scottsdale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1128 Private Edward John HOLLAND, a 21 year old Labourer from Albacutya, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1096 Private Thomas HUTCHINSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Murchison East, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1099 Private William Henry KIFT, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1098 Private George Thomas Frederick KOEHN, a 22 year old Labourer from Howlong, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1010 Private William George LEE, a 25 year old Butcher from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1101 Private Herbert LEWIS, a 20 year old Gardener from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
1102 Private Arthur LONSDALE, a 21 year old Engine driver from Malmsbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
997 Private Herbert Eugene LUCKWALD, a 29 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 29 October 1919.
1110 Private Ronald Eldridge McCOLL, a 28 year old Labourer from Newmarket, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1111 Private Henry Robert McCURDIE, a 22 year old Miner from Denicull Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1108 Private Malcolm McINNES, a 27 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1109 Private Patrick John McKENZIE, a 27 year old Labourer from Boorhaman, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1103 Private Ernest MILVAIN, a 23 year old Farmer from Sandigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1104 Private James Alfoncis MOODIE, a 23 year old Labourer from Learmonth, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1113 Private James Arthur John O'DONOHUE, a 22 year old Labourer from Monbulk, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1114 Private Peter PESKETT, a 27 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1115 Private Frank Patrick QUIRK, a 19 year old Farmer from Romsey, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1920.
Lieutenant William ROSS, a 37 year old Paper maker from Bradford, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 March 1919.
1117 Private Benjamin ROWELL, a 25 year old Driver from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1116 Private James Cue RYAN, a 43 year old Journalist from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1120 Private Stuart Charles SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Wartook via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.
1118 Private William STARK, a 28 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1119 Private Leonard STOREY, a 19 year old Groom from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
1123 Private Arthur Hartley TAYLOR, a 38 year old Fireman from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1122 Private Charles William Alexander TAYLOR, a 28 year old Labourer from South Sassafras, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1121 Private Lindsay Gordon TURVEY, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1124 Private George WADE, a 24 year old Labourer from Rocky Lead via Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.
1126 Private William Albert WATKINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1003 Private George Claude WATSON, a 23 year old Labourer from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1125 Private Harold William WRIGHT, a 28 year old Drover from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 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
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
