Topic: AIF - DMC - GSR
GSR, AIF
General Service Reinforcements
4th GSR, South Australia
The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, South Australia, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 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 22 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
57517 Private Percy Walter ALTSCHWAGER, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 16 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;
57502 Private Alfred William Hurtle BARNS, a 30 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 11 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 April 1919;
57503 Private Roger Cyril BARNS, a 19 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 25 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;
57504 Private Henry Perrier BLUCHER, a 25 year old Mail Driver from Saddleworth, South Australia; He enlisted on 2 April 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;
57501 Acting Sergeant Alick Le Roy BOUCAUT, an 18 year old Student from Glenelg, South Australia; He enlisted on 21 June 1917; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919;
57505 Private Leslie Norman BOULTER, an 18 year old Butchers assistant from Unley, South Australia; He enlisted on 13 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;
56176 Private Reginald Alexander CHANNING, an 18 year old Gardener from Cherryville, South Australia; He enlisted on 22 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Field Artillery Brigade; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919;
57507 Private Bernard Young COLLETT, an 18 year old Driver from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 13 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;
62079 Private James Colin DUNCAN, an 18 year old Fruit grower from Sturt, South Australia; He enlisted on 1 June 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 43rd Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 18 December 1919;
62047 Acting Sergeant Sydney Eric FERRIS, a 22 year old Fruit grower from Magill, South Australia; He enlisted on 12 December 1917; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Artillery Details; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 22 November 1919;
57508 Private Patrick William FURLONG, a 36 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 4 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;
57509 Private Arthur Joseph Edgar HOGBEN, a 19 year old Horse Driver from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 13 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 16 May 1919;
57510 Private William James Stanbrook HOLMAN, a 20 year old Farmer from Port Pirie, South Australia; He enlisted on 2 May 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;
57512 Private Raymond Price McCALLUM, a 19 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia; He enlisted on 3 January 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 28 June 1919;
57511 Private Samuel Henry MILLS, a 27 year old Labourer from Beetaloo, South Australia; He enlisted on 5 June 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;
57513 Private Gordon Lindsay OWEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Port Lincoln, South Australia; He enlisted on 27 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919;
57514 Private George Frederick SMITH, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 12 January 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919;
57515 Private Charles Selbourne TURNER, an 18 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia; He enlisted on 11 May 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 28 June 1919;
57516 Private Walter Clifton UNDERWOOD, a 22 year old Farmer from Port Lincoln, South Australia; He enlisted on 18 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;
57181 Private Harry WENHAM, a 19 year old Grocer’s mate from Caltowie, South Australia; He enlisted on 25 March 1918; After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 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, 4th GSR, South Australia
