Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Regimental Headquarters Section
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Regimental Headquarters Section, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A34 Persic 21 December 1914.
The HMAT A34 Persic weighed 12,042 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 8 November 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
447 Armour William James ARMOUR, a 22 year old Fitter from Sth Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1917.
578 Driver Charles BARROW, a 28 year old Dairy Farmer from Horseshoe Creek Kyogle, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
49 Lance Corporal Francis Walter BENNETT, a 28 year old Accountant from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
376 Signaller John Milton Roy BLACKWELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
Honorary Lieutenant Thomas Joseph BRUNDRIT, a 31 year old Crown lands ranger from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 November 1915.
35 Private Archibald CHEFFINS, a 27 year old Painter from Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
662 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Robert CHRISTIE, a 31 year old Soldier from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
203 Signaller Theodore Talbot CLARKE, a 27 year old Farmer from Thornton Laidley Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.
29 Lance Corporal Alfred Woodburn COOK, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
154 Lance Corporal Richard Warren CRANE, a 20 year old Selector from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
295 Sad/Sgt Urban James CUNNEEN, a 40 year old Saddler from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
Dr Captain Joseph Espie DODS, a 40 year old Doctor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
490 Signaller Leslie FERRIS, a 26 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
639 Driver Joseph Francis FITZGERALD, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
244 Batman Alexander Madden FOOT, a 22 year old Stockman from Cardington, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 November 1915.
669 Corporal Claude Douglas FOX, a 32 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
56 Bugler Sergeant Joseph GRIEVES, a 29 year old Farmer from Ellesmere, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Lieutenant Colonel Hubert Jennings Imrie HARRIS, a 43 year old Secretary from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 July 1915.
661 Regimental Sergeant Major George N. HICKS, a 42 year old Soldier from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
8 Private George HUGHES, a 28 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.
Veterinary Captain Edward Stewart JAMES, a 24 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1920.
258 Batman Stanley Cresswell JENNS, a 23 year old Groom from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1918.45 Private John LAKE, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
357 Signaller Evelyn Herbert LASCELLES, a 21 year old Station manager from Goorganga Station via Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 2 November 1915.
670 Private Frederick John LEIGH, a 19 year old Proof reader from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 10 November 1919.
81 Signaller Ernest Edward LOVELL-SHORE, a 26 year old Jackeroo from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
9 Signaller John Martin LYONS, a 26 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
11 Private Thomas Alfred MAISHMAN, a 22 year old Fireman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1919.
32 Acting Sergeant Cook Henry James McGRATH, a 35 year old Farmer from Merimbula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
241 Batman Horace Robert Young McGUIGAN, a 28 year old Farmer from Edmonton, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1918.
305 Signaller Daniel Celestine MOORE, a 26 year old Bookkeeper from Traveston via Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.
126 Batman Leonard Clarence MUNNS, a 19 year old Wheelwright from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
47 Signaller James Martin MURRAY, a 22 year old Horse trainer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 July 1915.
60 Batman George Walter PIKE, a 19 year old Farmer from Willoughby, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.
Captain John Cecil Thomas Edward Charles RIDLEY, a 33 year old Staff Officer A&I staff from South Side Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia,.
165 Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant John Henry Zouch ROSS, a 30 year old Grazier from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
70 Signaller Carl SCHUCHARD, a 28 year old Bank Clerk from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.
138 Private Albert Edward SILVERLOCK, a 25 year old Grocer from Rosebank, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
362 Batman Thomas Ernest STREMES, a 25 year old Wool presser from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
142 Signaller James Ernest SULEY, a 26 year old Station master from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.
89 Sergeant Thomas Henry Bourke WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Well Borer from North Ward, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
Major Lachlan Chisholm WILSON, a 43 year old Solicitor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
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Sources Used:
National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
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:
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Regimental Headquarters Section
