Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln 22 June 1917.
The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 September 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
3651 Private Reginald Francis BROWNE, a 31 year old Farmer from Pleasant Hills via Henty, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
3620 Private Wallace Hugh CHALMERS, a 21 year old Farmer from Mysia, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3623 Private George Frederick Preston COOK, a 31 year old Storeman from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
3622 Private Allan Gladstone CORRIE, an 18 year old Labourer from Port Albert, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3626 Private James Francis DeLaHENTY, a 27 year old Clerk from South Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3613 Private Walter John DRAPER, a 44 year old Farmer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
3628 Private Wallace Edward Vance ELLIS, a 22 year old Driver from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
3629 Private Patrick Michael FLYNN, a 29 year old Farmer from Katamatite, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3633 Private Richard William HAMMILL, a 26 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
3652 Private Leonard William HANCOCK, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
3624 Private James William HEATON, a 28 year old Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3645 Private Leslie George HERTEL, a 19 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3634 Private Frederick Fredo HOUSTON, a 22 year old Tram worker / Labourer from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
3654 Private Alexander LAMB, a 32 year old Shearer from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3635 Private Thomas Henry MANSELL, a 22 year old Labourer from Lethbridge, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 March 1920.
3649 Private Allan McTAVISH, a 39 year old Contractor from Nyah, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
3655 Private Joseph Patrick NOONAN, a 19 year old Labourer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3636 Private Alfred PAGE, a 32 year old Jockey from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3637 Private John REARDON, a 44 year old Horse driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 March 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 June 1918.
3627 Private Thomas George ROSE, a 24 year old Brush maker from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3638 Private Oscar Ernest ROZYNSKI, a 22 year old Labourer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3648 Private Horace Edgar SATCHWELL, a 32 year old Boot operator from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3639 Private Charles Alexander SCHIMMELBUSCH, a 28 year old Carpenter from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3640 Private Leslie Thomas SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Kimberley, Tasmania. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
3641 Private Herbert STANTON, an 18 year old Labourer from North Mirboo, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3653 Private Percival Hubert TISELL, a 32 year old Horse breaker from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
3650 Private Harold Thomas WICKHAM, a 21 year old Farmer from Walpeup, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.
Previous: 27th Reinforcement - Boorara Group
Next: 28th Reinforcement - Themistocles Group
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, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group
