Topic: AIF - DMC - GSR
GSR, AIF
General Service Reinforcements
7th GSR, Victoria
The General Service Reinforcements, 7th GSR, Victoria, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the SS Malta 16 October 1918.
The SS Malta weighed 6,064 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
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
64796 Private Stanley John Redvers BARKER, an 18 year old Wool miller from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 November 1918.
64797 Private Reginald Forbes BEARDMORE, an 18 year old Farmer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 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.
64798 Private Daniel Edwin Goodwin BENNEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 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, 14 March 1919.
64799 Private Douglas Bruce BLACK, a 20 year old Orchardist from Upper Pakenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 December 1918.
64800 Private Michael James BOLAND, an 18 year old Milk carter from Tooronga, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 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.
64816 Private William Frederick BRIGGS, an 18 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 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.
64801 Private Mark BROOKER, a 35 year old Horse breaker from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 34th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Anzac Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
64802 Driver Norman William BROWN, a 20 year old Joiner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914. 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, 15 June 1919.
64803 Private William Joseph CAIN, a 20 year old Farmer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
64804 Private George White Patrick CALVERT, a 21 year old Ward's man from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 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.
64806 Private Gordon COTTER, a 22 year old Assistant Shopkeeper from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Provost Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
64808 Private Carodoc Bevan DARBYSHIRE-ROBERTS, a 19 year old Station hand from unknown. He enlisted on 25 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.
64810 Private Albert Lancelot DUNDAS, an 18 year old Clerk from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 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, 14 March 1919.
64811 Private Charles FREEMAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 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.
64812 Private Louis Edward GRINHAM, an 18 year old Painter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 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, 17 July 1919.
64813 Private William John GUNN, an 18 year old Block Recorder from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 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.
64859 Private Ernest Thomas GUNTON, a 37 year old Horse driver 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 37th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
64864 Private Merton Elliston HAYES, a 20 year old Farmer from Kyabram, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 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.
64862 Private Robert Alfred HILL, an 18 year old Fitter and Turner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 March 1915. 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.
64858 Private William George HILL, a 37 year old Contractor from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 April 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.
64817 Private Joseph Stanley HOCKING, a 30 year old Bank Manager from East St Kilda, 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 Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
64818 Private Alan Bruce HOLDSWORTH, a 20 year old Salesman from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 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, 20 September 1919.
64820 Private Leslie George HOWARD, a 31 year old Engine Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
64821 Private Morris James HUNT, a 19 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 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.
64822 Private Stanley Orlando Marke JARMAN, a 26 year old Driver from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 38th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64823 Private Vincent Elliott JOYCE, a 19 year old Tobacco worker from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 38th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64824 Private William Joseph LAASS, a 19 year old Printer 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 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
64825 Private Alfred Lawrence LeGASSICK, a 19 year old Rubber worker from Port Melbourne, 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, 10 April 1919.
64826 Private Lawrence James MARTIN, an 18 year old Labourer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 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.
64865 Private Bertram Jacob McKENNEY, a 20 year old Box maker from Cockatoo, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 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.
64828 Private James Leslie McKINDLAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Womboota via Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 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, 15 June 1919.
64829 Private Archibald James Milligan McPHERSON, a 20 year old Postal worker from Branxholme, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Postal Corps AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 November 1919.
64830 Private Henry John McRAE, a 24 year old Grazier from Romsey, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 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.
64831 Private William Alexander McROBERT, a 21 year old Overseer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Provost Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
64832 Private James Bernard MEARA, a 21 year old Clerk from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 May 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, 16 March 1919.
64834 Private Herbert Dalton MORRIS, an 18 year old Ware houseman from Northcote South, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 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.
64835 Private Linslay Timothy MORRISSEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 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, 3 August 1919.
64837 Private James Stanley NICHOLLS, a 20 year old Horse driver from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 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.
64838 Private Horatio Gerald O'BRIEN, a 19 year old Postal worker from Bilga, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 April 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.
64839 Acting Sergeant Hugh Ralston PATON, a 19 year old Viticulturist from Hawthorn, 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.
64840 Private William Knox PEACOCK, a 20 year old Medical student from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 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.
64841 Acting Corporal Thomas Vivian PETERS, a 19 year old Traveller from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 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.
64842 Private George Albert PURCELL, a 21 year old Teacher from Woodleigh via Pantone Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 38th Company Australian Army Supply Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64843 Private Alexander REDDEN, a 20 year old Boundary rider from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 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.
64844 Private John Creek Federation REILLY, a 19 year old Coach painter from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 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.
64845 Private Andrew Roy ROSS, a 20 year old Farm labourer from Fawkner, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Postal Corps AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
64846 Private Malcolm ROSS, an 18 year old Clerk from Colac East, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 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.
64848 Private Joseph Edmund RYAN, a 21 year old Clerk from Glenhuntly, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 December 1918.
64849 Private Mac STEWARD, a 21 year old Farmer from Gormandale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 38th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64855 Private Stanley George TRITSCHLER, a 21 year old Wheelwright from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 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.
64850 Private David Gordon WALTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Burrumbeet, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 April 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.
64851 Private Kenneth Maconochie WATSON, a 31 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 35th Company Australian Army Supply Corps Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
64852 Private Hezekiah Joseph Cameron WEEKS, a 19 year old Farm labourer from Janiember via Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 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.
64854 Private John Henry WIRGES, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
55704 Private Arthur Stanley WOMERSLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Lubeck via Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 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, 7th GSR, Victoria
