Topic: AIF - DMC - GSR
GSR, AIF
General Service Reinforcements
2nd GSR, New South Wales
The General Service Reinforcements, 2nd GSR, New South Wales, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A18 Wiltshire 10 June 1918.
The HMAT A18 Wiltshire weighed 10,390 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 2 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
52684 Private Arthur James BASSETT, a 22 year old Carpenter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.
52688 Private Harry BEAUMONT, a 36 year old Builder from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the "D" Field Troop & Bridge Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.
52687 Private Edward Claude BELL, an 18 year old Blacksmith from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
52685 Private Albert Frederick BLACK, an 18 year old Carter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52683 Private Louis Albert BROMHAM, an 18 year old Teacher from Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52686 Private Wally Vincent BURN, a 24 year old Jockey from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
52693 Private Vince CARR, a 34 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
52694 Private Cuthbert Evelyn CHAMBERS, a 26 year old Station Hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
52698 Private Harold CHILDS, a 28 year old Teacher from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signa Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52697 Private Stephen COFFEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52695 Private Charles Gilbert COLE, an 18 year old Labourer from Harden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.
52696 Private Samuel CONNOLLY, a 20 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52691 Private Thomas McDonough CORBETT, a 28 year old Bank Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Mounted Division; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52690 Private Douglas Hector Macdonald CROLL, an 18 year old Iron Monger from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52689 Pre Bede Stephen CROWE, an 18 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 7 June 1919.
52699 Private Robert Reginald DARGAN, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52701 Private George Victor DELANEY, a 21 year old Fireman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52700 Private Joseph Thomas DELANEY, a 31 year old Labourer from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52704 Private William EDWARDS, a 21 year old Grocer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52703 Private Benjamin Willoughby ERRATT, a 40 year old Farmer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52705 Private Harrison Goodenough FALLON, a 19 year old Student from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 October 1919.
52706 Private Harold Hughes FURNER, an 18 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52709 Private Edward Albert GIBSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
52707 Private William GILCRIST, a 35 year old Horse Breaker from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently Returned to Australia 20 July 1918.
52708 Private George Harold GRAY, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
52682 Private William GREY, a 33 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52714 Private James Albert HAUBER, a 21 year old Butcher from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 32nd Company Australian Army Supply Corps Anzac Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
52716 Private Keith HAYES, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52715 Private Malcolm McGregor HENDERSON, a 38 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52717 Private Patrick HOARE, a 32 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52710 Private George Joseph Patrick HUNT, an 18 year old Rail Porter from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.
52718 Private Sefton Errol INGRAM, a 23 year old Grazier from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Desert Mounted Corps Rest Camp; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 April 1919.
52719 Private Vernon L'ESTRANGE, a 40 year old Labourer from Canterbury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 January 1919.
52720 Private Oswald John LONGHURST, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52730 Private William John MAGILL, a 19 year old Farmer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52765 Private Daniel MAHONEY, a 26 year old Labourer from Kurrajong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.
52729 Private Vincent George MARTIN, an 18 year old Carpenter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.
52723 Private Lancelot Ernest Adrian MAWSON, a 20 year old Painter from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 April 1919.
52725 Private John Percival McCRABB, an 18 year old Grazier from Emerald Hill via Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52731 Private Victor George McFARLANE, a 26 year old Public servant from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52732 Private Claude Lachlan McKINNON, a 20 year old Horse driver from Bulli Pass Thirroul, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.
52767 Private William Leslie McKNIGHT, a 21 year old Farmhand from Menangle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52721 Private John MENZ, a 24 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52726 Private Herbert Norman MITCHELL, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52724 Private Clarence Edward Giles MOORE, a 21 year old Rail Porter from Tin Tin Bull via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52766 Private William Herbert MORRISSEY, an 18 year old Dairy Farmer from Denman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52722 Private Arthur Charles MOTBEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Cobargo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52727 Private George Edward MOUNTAIN, an 18 year old Engine cleaner from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52681 Acting Corporal Eric Napier MUNN, a 28 year old Motor driver from Merimbula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
R3866 Sergeant Gregory NICHOLAS, a 25 year old Salesman from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52733 Private Timothy Edward O'CONNELL, a 25 year old Station manager from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 31 January 1919.
52734 Private Hugh Leslie OSBORNE, a 33 year old Grazier from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 September 1919.
52769 Private William PATFIELD, a 21 year old Drover from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Light Horse Details; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 1 January 1919.
52735 Private Albert Edward PATISON, an 18 year old Clerk from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 April 1919.
52737 Private James Arthur PEBERDY, a 21 year old Grazier from Gungal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52739 Private Mungo Robert PENMAN, a 19 year old Telephonist from Manilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52738 Private William Henry PLUMB, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52736 Private Oswald Norman PLUMMER, a 29 year old Railway Signalman from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
52740 Private Cecil Albert RABY, an 18 year old Warehouse man from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
R812 Private Neil Standish REYNOLDS, a 25 year old Grazier from Sutton Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 30 October 1919.
52742 Private Ralph Allan ROPER, a 20 year old Grazier from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52741 Private Raymond Charles ROSE, an 18 year old Farmer from N/R. He enlisted on 23 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52749 Private Herbert Frank SATCHELL, a 20 year old Carrier from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
52744 Private Arthur Joseph SHARP, a 19 year old Tinsmith from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
52748 Private George SINCLAIR, a 22 year old Labourer from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52763 Private Lot STAFFORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Cobargo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52743 Private William Henry George STAFFORD, a 24 year old Brick maker from Cobargo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
52746 Private Edward Dalby STANIFORD, a 24 year old Greengrocer from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
52745 Private Walter Frank STOWE, an 18 year old Groom from N/R. He enlisted on 26 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Did Not Embark; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 April 1919.
52747 Private Norman Daniel Reginald SWAIN, an 18 year old Horse driver from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
52750 Private Albert Harold TOBY, a 22 year old Driver from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.
52751 Private Cecil TUCKER, a 24 year old Shearer from Eastwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.
52771 Sapper Bernard Hamilton WATTS, an 18 year old Electrician from St George, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the "D" Field Troop & Bridge Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
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Sources Used:
National Archives Service File.
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:
General Service Reinforcements, AIF
General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: General Service Reinforcements, 2nd GSR, New South Wales
