Topic: AIF - DMC - GSR
GSR, AIF
General Service Reinforcements
5th GSR, Victoria
SS Port Darwin
The General Service Reinforcements, 5th GSR, Victoria, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Darwin 14 September 1918.
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
64151 Private James Leslie ANDREW, a 22 year old Joiner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
64152 Private Albert ANDREWS, a 22 year old Labourer from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 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 26 July 1919.
64153 Private Edward Norwood ARCHER, a 18 year old Farmer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 January 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.
64154 Private Richard Henry BAILEY, a 35 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 7 April 1919.
64164 Private George Henry BAINES, a 19 year old Engine Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 May 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 26 July 1919.
64155 Private Ronald Morton BEGG, a 19 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64156 Private Arthur John BETT, a 19 year old Farmer from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64158 Private Keith Raymond BRADSHAW, an 18 year old Clerk from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.
64159 Private Herbert Frederick Richard BRAVINGTON, an 18 year old Electrician from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64163 Private William Henry BROOKS, a 22 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64160 Private John Alfred BROWN, a 20 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64161 Private Charles Richard BROWNE, an 18 year old Grocer's Assistant from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 October 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.
64162 Private Thomas Edward BROWNE, a 28 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 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 26 July 1919.
64166 Private Roy Ian CAMERON, a 19 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.
64167 Private Arthur Herbert CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Student from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64165 Private Thomas Joseph CANTY, a 20 year old Storeman from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.
64168 Private Cyril CARNIE, a 22 year old Clerk from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Pay Corps AIF Headquarters ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.
64169 Private Basil Delany CARTER, a 23 year old Auctioneer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64170 Private Phillip Gordon CARTER, a 19 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 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 3 July 1919.
64171 Private Percy Hubert Locksley CARTLEDGE, a 37 year old Labourer from Abbottsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64172 Private Thomas Albert CHAMBERLAIN, a 34 year old Foreman from Gardenvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
64173 Private Michael James CHAMBERS, a 38 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64174 Private Peter Emil Ludwig Valerius CHRISTENSEN, a 27 year old Planter from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 1 November 1919.
64175 Private Edmund Donald COCK, a 21 year old Grazier from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 September 1919.
64176 Private Victor Hubert COHEN, an 18 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
64177 Private Frank Gordon COLE, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 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 26 July 1919.
64178 Private Alfred John CONRON, a 20 year old Clerk PM's Dept from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
64179 Private Clifford Nerrier COOK, a 19 year old Jeweller from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64181 Private Bertie Samuel COX, a 22 year old Corn merchant from Burwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
64182 Private John Robert CROOM, an 18 year old Telephonist from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 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 26 July 1919.
64183 Private James Douglas CRUICKSHANK, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64184 Private George Cedrick CUNDY, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64185 Private Edward William CUTTING, a 22 year old Farmer from Birchip, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64186 Private Crawford William DAVIES, a 20 year old Driver from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64187 Private Samuel DAVIES, a 19 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64188 Private William Edwin DAVIES, a 19 year old Orderly Worker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
64189 Private George Alexander DEANSHAW, a 23 year old Farm hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
64190 Private Hugh John DELANEY, a 21 year old Grocer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 April 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 26 July 1919.
64191 Private John DONOGHUE, a 19 year old Munition worker from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
64192 Private William Henry DOWNING, an 18 year old Farm hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.
64193 Private Norman Redvers ELY, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.
64194 Private Arthur Herbert FRANCIS, an 18 year old Farmer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 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 24 July 1919.
64195 Private Samuel Oliver FRANCIS, a 19 year old Labourer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64196 Private William Herbert GARSIDE, a 30 year old Farmer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64197 Private Alexander John GODING, an 18 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64198 Private John Baxter GOFF, an 18 year old Fitter from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 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 26 July 1919.
64199 Private Frank Henry GOODWIN, an 18 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64208 Private Percival Embling HARDY, a 21 year old Farmer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 July 1919.
64204 Private Edward Hamilton HARRATT, a 37 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64205 Private James Robert HAY, a 18 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64206 Private Robert Huzzy HEARD, a 27 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 June 1919.
64207 Private Leslie Victor HILL, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Tooradin, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
64209 Private Matthew Leo HOGAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64211 Private Henry Ernest HORNE, a 19 year old Drover from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
64210 Private Russell HOWARD, a 25 year old Grazier from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 May 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.
55095 Private Robert Henry KELLS, an 18 year old Farm hand from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 January 1919.
64212 Private Archibald Joseph NICHOLSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment ; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 August 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, 5th GSR, Victoria
