Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Katuna Group
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement Katuna Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A13 Katuna 9 March 1916.
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
2149 Private Ernest Edward AUSTIN, a 22 year old Farmer from Boolarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.
2150 Private Robert BANKS, a 20 year old Contractor from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 October 1918.
2151 Private Henry William BARNETT, an 18 year old Farmhand from Sunshine, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2152 Private Reginald Allan BIRCHENOUGH, an 18 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 April 1918.
2153 Private Arthur Easton BOND, a 21 year old Motor driver from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2154 Private Henry Joseph BOWERS, an 18 year old Grocer from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 April 1917.
2155 Private Charles Peter BRANNAGAN, an 18 year old Clerk from Golden Square Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
2156 Private John Charles BROWN, a 22 year old Ironworker from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2157 Private Leonard BRUMBY, a 22 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
2158 Private Frederick James BUCHAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 May 1918.
2159 Acting Sergeant Albert Gordon BURT, a 22 year old Teacher from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Died of Accident, 4 September 1919.
2232 Private Alfred Lawrence CARROLL, an 18 year old Jockey from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
2147 Private Ernest John CHAPPELL, a 21 year old Boot maker from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2236 Private George William Vincent COATES, a 21 year old Farmer from Loch South Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.
2160 Private Richard James CONROY, an 18 year old Grocer from Conroy Dookie, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
5799 Private Arthur Burton CREAGH, a 20 year old Motor Mechanic from Port Hedland, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; originally with 8th Depot LH, stowed away on Katuna to be absorbed and subsequently Discharged in Britain, 1917.
2161 Private Walter CRIGHTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Waaia, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
2162 Private Joseph CROWLEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 February 1919.
2163 Private Alfred John CUMMINGS, a 25 year old Carpenter from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.
2164 Acting Corporal Thomas Anthony DARCY, a 22 year old Farmer from Deepdene Birregurra, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2165 Private Henry Francis William DART, an 18 year old Farmhand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
2166 Private William Walter DEAN, an 18 year old Jockey from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2229 Private James Keith DONAGHY, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Dromana, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2167 Private Alexander DUNBAR, a 25 year old Farmer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2168 Private Francis Thomas EACOTT, a 26 year old Labourer from Longwarry, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 January 1917.
2169 Acting Corporal Eric George ELLIOTT, a 22 year old Carpenter from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2170 Private William David EMERSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Barkly, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2171 Private Albert Clarence FARQUHAR, a 29 year old Grazier from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2172 Private Austin FLANNAGAN, a 26 year old Labourer from West Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2173 Private Charles James FLORANT, a 19 year old Seedsman from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
2174 Private William Bernard FOLEY, a 28 year old Sawyer from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2175 Acting Corporal John Anthony GANNON, a 23 year old Butcher from Jumbunna, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2176 Private Leo GOODWIN, a 36 year old Waiter from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2177 Private Lewis GRANT, a 20 year old Farmhand from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
2178 Private Wilfred Heira GRIGGS, a 20 year old Farmer from Allambie via Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2179 Private Clarence Eric HALLIDAY, an 18 year old Labourer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
2180 Private Gordon Robin HARPER, an 18 year old Draper from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1916.
2181 Private Edward George HENSMAN, a 25 year old Engraver from Balwyn, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
2182 Private Frederick Lloyd HOLT, an 18 year old Labourer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
2183 Private Samuel Henry HORT, a 30 year old Hunter from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2184 Private William KELLY, a 33 year old Farm Labourer from Barraport, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
2185 Private Arthur Ernest KIEL, a 35 year old Farmer from Ballarat North, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 December 1919.
2186 Private Charles David KING, a 30 year old Farmer from Birchip, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 December 1917.
2230 Private Richard KING, a 30 year old Seaman from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2187 Private George Thomas LARSEN, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Eskdale via Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2233 Private John James LARTER, a 23 year old Labourer from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2188 Acting Corporal Roy Norman LATTIMORE, a 23 year old Clerk from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2189 Private Robert James MacAULEY, a 22 year old Dairyman from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
2194 Private Angus McCALMAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Wycheproof, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
Second Lieutenant Stanley Rankin McDONALD, a 24 year old Farmer from Mysia, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 September 1918.
2195 Private Norman Hector McLACHLAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2146 Acting Corporal Leslie Gordon McLAUGHLIN, a 19 year old Salesman from Eldorado via Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 December 1919.
2196 Private John McLEOD, a 38 year old Grazier from Gunyah, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 April 1918.
2234 Private Alexander Stuart McNABB, a 39 year old Printer from Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2190 Private Robert Steele MILLER, a 34 year old Farmer from Clydebank via Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2192 Private Clive MILLS, a 23 year old Boundary rider from Middle Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2191 Private Harry MILLWARD, a 19 year old Plumber from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.
2193 Private Archibald John MORRISON, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
Lieutenant Ernest Lindsay MOUNTJOY, a 43 year old Merchant from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
2237 Private Alfred Richard MURPHY, an 18 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
2197 Private Alexander Wylie NORRIS, a 25 year old Labourer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2198 Acting Sergeant Arthur Ignatius NUGENT, an 18 year old Clerk from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2199 Private Norman Denis O'NEIL, an 18 year old Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2200 Private Ernest Alfred PARROTT, a 23 year old Labourer from North Devon via Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2201 Private Reginald Alfred PHILP, an 18 year old Farmer from Fernbank, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2202 Private Frederick POULTON, a 21 year old Fireman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 July 1919.
2203 Private Robert Henry Werribee PRATT, an 18 year old Labourer from Melton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 April 1917.
2204 Private Percival Thomas QUINN, a 21 year old Labourer from Ringwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2205 Private Alfred John RANDALL, a 23 year old Farmer from McMillans via Macorna, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2206 Private John Lewis RENNICK, an 18 year old Farmer from Darlimurla, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 September 1918.
2207 Private Edwin REYNOLDS, a 19 year old Farmer from Strathmerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 October 1916.
2209 Private Vincent Robert SAMERS, a 22 year old Clerk from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2210 Private Victor Rupert SAUNDERS, a 20 year old Market gardener from Zeehan, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2211 Private Thomas Joseph SHERIDAN, a 26 year old Shearer from Brompton, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
2212 Private Leslie James SIMPSON, a 19 year old Farmhand from North Fumina via Moe, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 December 1918.
2213 Private Robert Alexander SMITH, a 34 year old Farmer from Yielima via Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
2231 Private Edward Stanley STEPHENS, a 21 year old Millhand from Scottsdale Lietinna, Tasmania. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 January 1918.
2214 Private Alfred Thomas STUCHBERY, a 21 year old Farmer from North Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 August 1918.
2215 Private Clarence Archibald SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Newstead, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
2216 Private David Henry SWASBRICK, a 28 year old Farmer from Eskdale via Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.
2217 Private Reginald William TEMPLE, an 18 year old Farmhand from Jumbuk via Yinnar, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.
2218 Private William Thomas TERRY, a 24 year old Labourer from Glen Alvie, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2219 Private Arthur George TIZARD, a 20 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2220 Private Herbert Stanley TUCKFIELD, a 26 year old Farmer from Jindivick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 April 1917.
2221 Private Ernest George UREN, an 18 year old Labourer from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2222 Acting Sergeant Sydney VIALLS, a 35 year old Farmer from Carrum, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2223 Private John Charles WALKER, a 21 year old Farmhand from Kelvin View via Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2224 Private Henry Anthony WALLACE-DUNLOP, a 33 year old Farmer from Poowong, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2225 Private Albert Francis WATSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
2226 Private Herbert WATT, a 20 year old Horse driver from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1920.
2227 Private Thomas Arthur WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Miner from Longford, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2235 Private Robert Gordon WILLIAMSON, an 18 year old Joiner from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2228 Private Francis Ernest WILSON, a 20 year old Contractor from Rydal via Cohuna, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 January 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, 15th Reinforcement Katuna Group
