Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 26th Reinforcement
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 26th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A11 Ascanius 11 May 1917.
The HMAT A11 Ascanius weighed 10,048 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 30 July 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
3229 Private Frederick John BAIRD, a 19 year old Biograph operator from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
3230 Private Reuben Archibald BENT, a 20 year old Draper from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
3232 Private Leonard CURRAN, a 21 year old Farmhand from Stratford, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
3235 Private Archibald John DUNLOP, a 27 year old Labourer from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
3237 Private Patrick Francis FARRELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Moyhu, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
3242 Private David Harry FINDLAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Mincha, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
3238 Private James Thomas FORSYTH, a 21 year old Farmer from Murrayville, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
3239 Private Donald Charles FOWLER, an 18 year old Leather craftsman from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
3240 Private William Henry Dawson GRANT, a 27 year old Fireman from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1918.
3241 Private William Joseph Spencer HUNTER, a 19 year old Farm labourer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
3243 Private Francis William KEAM, a 22 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
3233 Private Charles Royce LOVELOCK, a 20 year old Labourer from Picola, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
3259 Private Albert Alexander McKEE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bullarook via Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
3245 Private Albert Gordon MURRAY, a 22 year old Farmer from Glencoe, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 November 1918.
3234 Private James PILKINGTON, a 37 year old Telegraphist from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
3247 Private John Robert POPLE, a 21 year old Butcher from East Brunswick, Victoria / Cassilis via Omeo, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
3226 Private Irvine Louis Francis RIDEOUT, a 24 year old Carpenter from Miram, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
3256 Private Charles ROWELL, a 19 year old Carter from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
3231 Private Charles RYAN, a 26 year old Farmer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
3227 Private Ernest James SAMMONS, a 23 year old Baker from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 April 1918.
3248 Private Alexander William SMARTT, a 39 year old Postmaster from Lancefield Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
3249 Private Walter SMITH, a 21 year old Driver from Wodonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 October 1918.
3228 Corporal Percy Ernest VIRGOE, a 32 year old Stock and Station Agent from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
3250 Private Michael WALSHE, a 23 year old Driver Milk cart from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 January 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, 26th Reinforcement
