Topic: AIF - DMC - GSR
GSR, AIF
General Service Reinforcements
6th GSR, Victoria
SS Port Darwin
The General Service Reinforcements, 6th 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
64562 Private Stephen Reginald BAGLEY aka Leslie BAGLEY, an 18 year old Horse driver from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
64577 Private Alfred Edmeades BAKER, a 26 year old Sawmill Engineer from Kyabram, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 February 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.
64538 Private James Marshall BALDWIN, a 22 year old Farmer 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 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
64560 Private Hamilton Warren CLARK, a 19 year old Student from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 May 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.
64546 Private Charles James COLLINS, a 29 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 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, 26 July 1919.
64545 Private John Rupert COZENS, a 20 year old Chemist Assistant from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 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.
64556 Private Edgar Wilfred CRABTREE, a 20 year old Farmer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 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, 26 July 1919.
64571 Private Lewis Roland DAVIES, a 35 year old Farmer from Jeetho, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 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.
64539 Private Oliver Comeford DEMPSEY, a 19 year old Diary farmer from Burwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 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.
64551 Private Francis George DONEHUE, a 19 year old Farmer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 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, 24 July 1919.
64550 Private William Henry DYSON, a 20 year old Sawmill hand from Gembrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 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.
64576 Private George Crompton HALLIDAY, a 20 year old Clerk from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 March 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.
64578 A/SQMS Robert HUTCHINSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1915.
64472 Private Herbert Francis HUTCHISON, an 18 year old Labourer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 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, 29 April 1919.
64476 Private Maxwell Rimmer JOHNSTON, an 18 year old Student from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 February 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.
64475 Private Stanley JOHNSTONE, a 19 year old Labourer from Laang, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 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.
64473 Private Stanley Trehearne JONES, a 21 year old Postal Employee from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 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, 28 June 1919.
64474 Private William JONES, a 24 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 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.
64477 Private James Edward KIDD, a 20 year old Coach trimmer from Nar Nar Goon, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 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.
64540 Private Alexander Sackville KIDMAN, a 32 year old Grazier from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 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, 16 March 1919.
64564 Private Norman Charles KINNERSLY, a 19 year old Farmer from Lake Bolac, 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, 16 May 1919.
64478 Private Rupert Alfred Edward KNAPP, an 18 year old Draughtsman from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1917. 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.
64555 Private Lester Joseph KOCH, a 20 year old Farmer from Avonmore via Elmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 June 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.
64479 Private Albert Murray KYFFIN, a 19 year old Labourer from Yarrawonga, 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.
64480 Private Mervyn Barton LAVENDER, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Ivanhoe, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 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.
64481 Private Johnstone Stanley LAWN, a 21 year old Salesman from Mordialloc, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 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.
64482 Private Andrew Cyril LeBROCQ, a 21 year old Clerk VR from St James, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 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.
64483 Private Owen Robert LYNES, an 18 year old Blacksmiths striker from Longwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 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.
64491 Private Peter Christie MARTION, a 34 year old Farmer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 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, 12 April 1919.
64552 Private Robert MATCHETT, a 19 year old Grocer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 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.
64490 Private Henry Alexander McCARTHY, a 22 year old Labourer from Ballarat West, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 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.
64489 Private Frank Christy McCLELLAND, an 18 year old Clerk from North Fitzroy, Victoria. 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 Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
64488 Private Robert Thomas McDONALD, a 19 year old Labourer from Nardoo Deans Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
64487 Private Roy McEWIN, a 19 year old Engineer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 May 1918. 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, 3 July 1919.
64486 Private Peter Bruce McFARLANE, a 19 year old Farmer from Buffalo, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 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.
64485 Private William John McINTOSH, a 19 year old Baker’s mate from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 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.
64484 Private Archibald Dougall McKENZIE, a 21 year old Saw miller from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 April 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.
64549 Private Neil Alexander McKENZIE, a 19 year old Dairy farmer from Warrion, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 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.
64554 Private Raymond Lawrence McREA, a 20 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 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.
64575 Private Edmund James MILLAR, a 21 year old Fitter from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 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.
64493 Private Eric Benjamin MILNE, an 18 year old Engine driver from Hurst Bridge, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 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.
64537 Private William Francis MONCRIEFF, an 18 year old Groom from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 36th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64494 Private Thomas Hawthorn MONGER, a 32 year old Journalist from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 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.
64559 Private Rupert Henry MORRISH, a 20 year old Bank Teller from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 June 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.
64495 Private William David NEELY, a 19 year old Process Engraver from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 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.
64496 Private Harry Raymond NEWING, a 20 year old News agent from Murrumbeena, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 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.
64497 Private Lester Cecil NICHOLLS, a 19 year old N/R from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 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.
64498 Private Albert Neil NICHOLSON, a 26 year old Motor Mechanic from Dromana, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 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.
64499 Private Harold John OSBORNE, an 18 year old Student from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64500 Private William Henry PATTINSON, a 24 year old Farm labourer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 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.
64506 Private Albert William Henry John PENBERTHY, a 19 year old Motor Body Builder from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 May 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.
64505 Private Charles Albert Hector PERDRIAU, an 18 year old Farmer from Camberwell, Victoria. 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 Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
64501 Private William Eric PETERS, a 20 year old Mechanic from Acheron via Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 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.
64548 Private Thomas John PETTIT, a 19 year old Driver from Beaconsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 June 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.
64502 Private Henry Nicholas PHILLIPS, a 18 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 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.
64503 Private Stanley Irvine POCKNEE, a 19 year old Grocer from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 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.
64504 Private Edward POTTS, a 28 year old Miner from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 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.
64543 Private Frederick George QUINN, an 18 year old Inspector from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
64507 Private Sidney Bloomfield Wilson REID, a 19 year old Sign writer from Aspendale, 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, 8 April 1919.
64509 Private Henry RISELEY, a 20 year old Ploughman from Mt Eccles via Leongatha, 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.
64508 5 IR Percy ROBART aka Percy ROBERTS, a 21 year old Farrier / Storeman from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
64510 Private Thomas William ROSE, a 19 year old Fruit farmer from Seville, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 May 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.
64511 Private Alfred SEXTON, a 31 year old Hairdresser from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 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.
64512 Private Gerald Brian SHANLY, an 18 year old Clerk from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 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.
64513 Private Francis Augustus Ernest SIMMONS, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from East Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 February 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, 23 April 1919.
64514 Acting Corporal Arthur James SIMPSON, a 21 year old Teacher from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 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, 20 July 1919.
64515 Private Archibald SINCLAIR, a 20 year old Farmer from Mathoura, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 March 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.
64561 Private Francis John SINGLETON, a 20 year old Clerk from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 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.
64574 Private Wilfred Raymond SLEE, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 December 1917. 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.
64544 Private Howard Henry SMITH, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Warrnambool, 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.
64516 Private John Patrick SMITH, an 18 year old Dairy Hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 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.
64542 Private William Robert SMITH, a 29 year old Grazier 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, 3 July 1919.
64553 Private Albert John SNOW, a 21 year old Driver from Cooma via Byrneside, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 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, 2 August 1919.
64563 Private Clifford Henry SOUTHCOMBE, a 20 year old Baker from Green Valley via Newstead, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 June 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.
64517 Private Robert Joseph Leo STOREY, a 25 year old Farmer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 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.
64570 Private William Henry STUBBINGS, a 22 year old Clerk from Auburn South, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 June 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.
64518 Private John Charles SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Farmer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 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.
64519 Private Arthur Harold SUTTON, a 35 year old Merchant from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 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.
64520 Private George William SWALLOW, a 19 year old Market salesman from Heatherton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 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.
64521 Private Ernest Albert SWAYN, a 20 year old Motor driver from Tatura, 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, 2 August 1919.
64573 Private William Francis TEYCHENNE, a 19 year old Farmer from Newry, 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.
64522 Private Charles Samuel THOMPSON, a 20 year old Baker from Newstead, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 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.
64523 Private Harold Vincent THOMPSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 February 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, 20 July 1919.
64541 Private George Crawford THOMSON, a 28 year old Miller from Naracoorte, South Australia. 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, 2 August 1919.
64524 Private Wilfred John THORNLEY, a 19 year old Cordial maker from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 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, 10 July 1919.
64525 Private Norman William UNTHANK, a 19 year old Farm labourer from Hastings, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 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.
64526 Private George Edward UNWIN, a 40 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 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.
64527 Private Charles Edward WALTERS, a 33 year old Gripman from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Australian Stationery Hospital; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
64547 Private George Charles WATSON, a 19 year old Clerk from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 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.
64528 Private Richard Jules WEBB, a 23 year old Jackeroo from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 May 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.
64529 Driver Frederick Stephen WHELAN, a 19 year old Plumber from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64530 Acting Sergeant Andrew Thomas WILKINSON, a 36 year old Hotel owner from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 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, 19 January 1919.
64532 Private Arthur Leslie WILLIAMSON, a 21 year old Grazier from Cheviot, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 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.
64533 Private William Leslie WILLIAMSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64534 Private George Harold WILSON, a 22 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 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.
64557 Private Hugh WILSON, a 23 year old Farm labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64535 Private Lawrence Albert WOODS, a 18 year old Grocer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 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, 16 March 1919.
64536 Private Reginald George WRIGHT, a 25 year old Sawyer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Squadron; 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, 6th GSR, Victoria
