Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A32 Themistocles 28 January 1916.
The HMAT A32 Themistocles weighed 11,231 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 20 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
1991 Private Albert Edgar James ANDREWS, a 35 year old Farmer from Heidelberg, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
Lieutenant Stephen Percy ASHTON, a 34 year old Architect from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged, 22 October 1916.
1992 Private Percy Clement BARBER, a 27 year old Gripman from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1993 Private Charles James Henry BARRY, a 36 year old Marine stoker from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
Second Lieutenant Phillip James BAYLISS, a 32 year old Stock dealer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.
2084 Private Percival Henry BENNETT, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
1994 Acting Sergeant Francis BIDDULPH, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1995 Private James Henry BLACK, a 22 year old Gardener from Spring Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
1996 Private Charles Frederick BLOSS, a 23 year old Jockey from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1997 Private Ernest Leslie BROOKS, a 24 year old Ironworker from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1998 Private Phillip BROOKS, a 23 year old Groom from Port Fairy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1999 Private John Edward Sidney BUCKLEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2000 Acting Sergeant Percy Aubrey BULL, a 21 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 April 1920.
2001 Private Jack Lewis BURRELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
2002 Private Hugh Robert CAMPBELL, a 25 year old Storekeeper from Frances, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2003 Private Alan CHESTER, a 23 year old Farmer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2004 Private William Charles CHRISTIE, a 21 year old Compositor from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
2005 Private William CLARK, a 19 year old Labourer from Warrion, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2006 Acting Corporal Charles COLSTON, a 31 year old Teacher from Tooborac, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
2007 Private Alexander CRIBBES, a 30 year old Labourer from Everton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2008 Private William Neil McCormick CUMMING, a 24 year old Farmer from Kanumbra, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2009 Private George Alfred William DALDRY, an 18 year old Labourer from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2010 Private Thomas Raymond DAVEY, a 20 year old Bank clerk from Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
2011 Acting Corporal Frank Alexander Stewart DOLPHIN, a 27 year old Bank clerk from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
2012 Private Richard George DOOLEY, an 18 year old Miner from Big River Darlingford, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2013 Private Norman Douglas DRYSDALE, a 20 year old Saddler from Homewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
2014 Private Wilfred FINLAYSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 May 1919.
2015 Private William Daniel FLYNN, a 31 year old Horse breaker from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2016 Private Robert Bartholomew FONTANA, a 26 year old Labourer from Avenel, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 September 1918.
2017 Private James Henry Duncan FRY, a 28 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2018 Acting Corporal Hugh GILLIES, a 24 year old Farmer from Mundulla, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1918.
2019 Private William Leslie GOODIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Yanco, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2020 Private Victor Albert GREENWOOD, a 22 year old Butcher from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2021 Private Joseph Ralph HANDCOCK, a 21 year old Baker from Myrrhee South via Moyhu, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2022 Private Ernest HAYWOOD, a 22 year old Labourer from York Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
2023 Private Leslie Alfred HEBARD, a 20 year old Clerk from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2024 Private George HENDERSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2025 Private Hughie James HERD, a 20 year old Wheeler from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
2026 Private George Edward HIGGINS, a 34 year old Labourer from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2085 Private James Stewart HILL, a 24 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2027 Private Joseph HOBLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2028 Private Percy Clarence HOCKEY, a 20 year old Dairyman from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2029 Private John HODGSKISS, a 21 year old Labourer from Woorarra via Welshpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
2030 Private Alfred James HOLT, a 25 year old Commission Agent from Willaura via Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
2031 Private Joseph Jesse HOPWOOD, a 21 year old Farmer from Mount Edgerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
2032 Private Arthur Lethero JAMES, a 23 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 February 1917.
2033 Private Albert Thomas JOLLY, a 19 year old Baker from Sebastopol, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2086 Private John Barstow KELLEHER, a 28 year old Overseer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2034 Private Ernest Marshall KNELL, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
2035 Private Albert Victor KOFOED, a 24 year old Horse driver from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2087 Private Adam LAIDLAW, a 24 year old Farmer from Willaura, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2036 Private Arthur LAING, a 35 year old Labourer from Dooboobetie, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2037 Private Clarence Robert Glenelg LIVOCK, a 24 year old Storekeeper from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 8 March 1918.
2042 Private Lorne Campbell MacARTHUR, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
2038 Private Neil Scott MADDOX, a 23 year old Bushman from Derriwong Siding via Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2093 Private Arthur Joseph MARRIOTT, a 30 year old Labourer from Bonang, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.
2039 Private Herbert MARSHALL, a 21 year old Teacher from Guilford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2040 Private Alanson Mathew Post MARTIN, a 20 year old Butcher from Dean via Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2043 Private Joseph Bernard Conroy McGANN, a 21 year old Iron founder from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2044 Private Ernest McINNES, a 40 year old Labourer from Hinnomunjie, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2045 Private Alexander Andrew McQUILTEN, a 20 year old Miner from Kevington, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
2041 Private Norman MITCHELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
2046 Private William NICHOLLS, a 21 year old Groom from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
2047 Private James Harold Claude NIXON, a 25 year old Auctioneer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged, 2 January 1919.
2048 Private Stanley Selwyn NORMAN, an 18 year old Chemists mate from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2049 Private Edward NUGENT, a 21 year old Clerk from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2050 Private John William O'KEEFE, a 21 year old Butcher from Woods Point, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2088 Private Reginald Ignatius O'REILLY, a 31 year old Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 December 1918.
2089 Private John PATTERSON, a 27 year old Cooper from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2051 Private Henry Mitchell PAUL, a 22 year old Quarryman from Boulder City, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2052 Private Richard Lyell PERRY, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Wynarka, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2053 Private William PILLON, a 21 year old Station hand from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2054 Private Thomas QUINN, a 35 year old Horseman from Minyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
2055 Acting Corporal Hugh Kevin RAWSON, a 21 year old Draper from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2056 Private Rupert RICE, a 23 year old Farmer from Rosedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2057 Private Alfred James RICHARDSON, an 18 year old Miner from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2058 Private Ethelbert ROBINSON, a 23 year old Policeman from Boralma via Springhurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2059 Private Walter Frederick ROOKE, a 24 year old Market Gardener from Oakleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2060 Private Thomas ROWLAND, a 38 year old Miner from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2090 Private Thomas Charles RUSSELL, a 21 year old Butcher from Lancefield, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
2061 Private Clarence Mitchell SARGEANT, an 18 year old Driver from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2062 Private Lewis Harris SCANLON, a 43 year old Labourer from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
2063 Private Norman SCOWN, a 27 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2064 Private Benjamin SESSIONS, a 23 year old Labourer from Silvan, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2091 Private Thomas SHRIVES, a 22 year old Bottle sorter from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2065 Private Charles Henry STANTON, a 30 year old Labourer from Echuca East, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
2066 Private Arthur Bailey STEVENS, a 20 year old Farmer from Springbank via Epping, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
2067 Private Harry STEVENS, a 21 year old Farmhand from Springbank via Epping, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
2068 Private James Archibald Francis STODART, a 23 year old Labourer from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
2069 Private William James TATNELL, an 18 year old Labourer from Emerald, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2070 Acting Corporal Thomas TAYLOR, a 21 year old Teacher from Lucknow via Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2071 Private Charles Vivian THOMAS, a 35 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 April 1918.
2072 Private Harry Gordon TINNEY, an 18 year old Teacher from Dean via Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 May 1919.
2073 Private Jerome Percy TRONSON, a 30 year old Grocer from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2074 Private Walter Eric TURNER, an 18 year old Horse driver from Britannia Creek Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2075 Private Richard William Leslie URAND, a 23 year old Gardener from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2076 Private Ernest VAUGHAN, a 20 year old Nurseryman from Pura Pura, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2077 Private George Johnstone WALKER, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Hillside, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2078 Acting Sergeant Herbert WALKER, a 29 year old Fireman VR from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.
2079 Private Thomas WALSH, a 34 year old Jockey from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2080 Private Leonard Atkinson WHINFIELD, a 21 year old Electrical Engineer from Bamawm via Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.
2081 Private Frederick Hargrave WHITE, a 19 year old Labourer from Main Creek Dromana, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2082 Private George WHITFIELD, a 28 year old Groom from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 8 July 1919.
2083 Private Bertie Grenville WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Plumber from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 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, 14th Reinforcement
