Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, "A" Squadron
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, "A" Squadron, 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
477 Private Lars Roderick ANDERSEN, an 18 year old Station hand from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
401 Private George Otto ANDERSON, a 23 year old Clerk from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
589 Private Louis ARNTZEN, a 35 year old Farmer from Mosman, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
254 Private George Thomas BASSE, a 31 year old Timber Cutter from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
366 Private Henry BAULCH, a 26 year old Labourer from Sunnyside via Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
371 Private William Francis BAUMGARTNER, a 28 year old Butcher from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
602 Private Harry BEGOURIE, a 23 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1916.
592 Shoeing Smith John Thornhill BELCHER, a 32 year old Farrier from Mosman, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
288 Private William BLACK, a 28 year old Miner from Booval, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
456 Private Herbert BLACKMORE, a 26 year old Engineer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
Second Lieutenant Archibald George BOLINGBROKE, a 34 year old Accountant from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
253 Acting Corporal George Lancelot BOTT, a 24 year old Farmer from Healesville, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
66 Private Clifford Owen BOWCOTT, a 24 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 December 1915.
301 Driver Albert Henry BREWER, a 36 year old Accountant from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
367 Private Frederick BURDON, a 21 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 April 1915.
462 Private John Wall BYRNE, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
294 Acting Sergeant William CARROLL, a 28 year old Station hand from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
530 Corporal Wilfred Mason CHAILLE, a 23 year old Grazier from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
34 Lance Corporal William Ord CLARK, a 32 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
365 Private Richard Henry CLOUGH, a 30 year old Telephone linesman from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
313 Private Percy CONRIDGE, a 21 year old Labourer from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
511 Driver William Joseph COOPER, a 26 year old Stockman from PO Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
549 Private Thomas CURRIE, a 27 year old Sawyer from Coominya, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
247 Private John DALE, an 18 year old Farmer from Tiaro, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
71 Private William Ernest Francis DAVIS, a 41 year old Station overseer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1918.
375 Private Sylvester DAY, a 36 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
636 Private Maurice George DELPRATT, a 27 year old Overseer from Tambourine, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
199 Private William Wright DOBBS, a 29 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
234 Shoeing Smith Andrew DOIG, a 27 year old Farrier from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
263 Private John Michael DONNELLAN, a 30 year old Stockman from Eglinton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Captain George Peter DONOVAN, a 31 year old Area officer from Goonellabah via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
450 Private James Francis DOOLAN, a 26 year old Butcher from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
236 Private John Speight EARLE, a 33 year old Sawmill Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
228 Acting Sergeant John Patrick EDGINTON, a 26 year old Stockman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
352 Private Thomas Robert EVANS, a 25 year old Sawyer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 November 1915.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Beswick FARGHER, a 28 year old Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
391 Signaller Charles Edward FIRTH, an 18 year old Postal clerk from Clarence River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
604 Private Charles Edgar FITZ-HANNAM, a 25 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 August 1915.
37 Private Herbert Walter FLAHERTY, a 28 year old Stockman from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 November 1915.
73 Acting Corporal Michael Joseph FORD, a 24 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 November 1915.
259 Private William Edgar FRANKLIN, a 24 year old Labourer from Iron Island, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
488 Private Harry FRY, a 43 year old Miner from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
75 Acting Corporal Joseph GAHAN, a 27 year old Farmer from Gainesville, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 March 1917.
378 Private Sydney Charles GARD, a 29 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
257 Private Gustave Simpson GAUNT, a 30 year old carpenter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
448 Private Robert GIBSON, a 22 year old horse driver from Boree, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
310 Private George Henry GILL, a 27 year old Butcher from Murphys Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
262 Private William Sylvester GILMORE, a 24 year old Stockman from Tooraweenah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.
300 Private Ernest Aloysius GOODMAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Mt Debatable, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
260 Private William Henry GRIFFITH, a 26 year old Stockman from Marlborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
255 Private John GWYNNE, a 24 year old Bushman from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1915.
544 Private Job Joseph Victor HALL, a 24 year old Timber cutter from Kilcoy, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
6 Private Thomas HAMLYN-HARRIS, a 26 year old Surveyor from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
227 Acting Sergeant Gordon Edward HANSEN, a 23 year old Sheep overseer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
214 Private Eric HARRISON, a 21 year old Stockman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
543 Private Percy HARVEY, a 24 year old stockman from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
550 Private Albert John HEAP, a 21 year old Teamster from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
547 Private Edward Roland HEERS, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Coominya, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
368 Acting Corporal Gustave August HEIDKE, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Peeramon, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
112 Farrier Sergeant Robert HENNEGAN, a 39 year old Farrier from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
272 Private Samuel HENNEGAN, a 23 year old Horse driver from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
271 Private Henry HOSIE, a 30 year old Labourer from Jerilderie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
5 Private Harold Walter HYDE, a 25 year old Land agent from Jones Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
358 Private Ion Llewellyn IDRIESS, a 27 year old Miner from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
312 Private Ernest JACKSON, a 24 year old Butcher from Fordsdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
628 Acting Corporal Robert George JACKSON, a 30 year old Railway inspector from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
180 Private Richard JAMES, a 26 year old Carpenter from Strathpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 February 1919.
348 F/Cpl Arthur JEFFERIS, a 37 year old Farrier from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
545 Private Rennie Hendri JENSEN, a 20 year old Bank Clerk from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.
157 Acting Corporal Richard Cecil JOHNSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Gracemere, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
276 Private Richard JONES, a 23 year old Stockman from Taroborah, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.
302 Driver Thomas JOSE, a 26 year old Farmer from Newtown, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
571 Acting Lance Corporal James Edward KELLY, a 32 year old Station hand from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 19 July 1916.
629 Private William Henry KEMP, a 30 year old Engineer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
593 Driver Joseph Francis KING, a 26 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
548 Private Thomas Alfred KING, a 32 year old Farmer from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 September 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
268 Signaller Ernest Lionel KINGSBURY, a 29 year old Teacher from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 May 1919.
267 Private Phillip KNIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from East Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
311 Private Edward Joseph Frank LANE, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 4 February 1918.
80 Acting Lance Corporal Ethelbert Glenn LAURANCE, a 24 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
246 Private Henry LEEKE, an 18 year old Stockman from Yeppoon, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 July 1916.
579 Private Alfred Charles Thomas LIDDELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
290 Private James Bruce LINDSAY, a 26 year old Stonecutter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
296 Acting Corporal William Arthur LIPPIATT, a 26 year old Station hand from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
237 Private Norman William LOGIE, a 31 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 29 November 1916.
118 Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant Sydney LUXFORD, a 27 year old Insurance from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
185 Acting Sergeant John Donald MacANSH, a 30 year old Station overseer from Wyndradine Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
437 Private Leslie MacDONALD, a 23 year old Station hand from Miriam Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
270 Private Reginald Porter MANTTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Rosewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
303 Acting Sergeant Charles MARSHALL, a 30 year old Station overseer from Wyndradine via Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
563 Private Harold Guyer MARSHALL, a 28 year old Stock agent from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.
229 Acting Sergeant Rex Lawson MARSHALL, a 25 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
46 Private James Garrett MARTIN, a 32 year old Labourer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
431 Private Anthony MAXWELL, a 25 year old Jeweller from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
13 Private Cornelius McCORMICK, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
82 Private George McDONALD, a 23 year old Tailor from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Second Lieutenant Herbert Francis McLAUGHLIN, a 32 year old Solicitor from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
637 Private Donald Stuart Lethbridge McLEAN, a 19 year old Station hand from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 August 1916.
591 Private Francis Augustine McNAMARA, a 24 year old Engine fireman from Mt Molloy, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
541 Private Alfred Norman MIDGLEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Corinda, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Captain Stephen MIDGLEY, a 43 year old Mine owner from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.
161 Private Ernest Robert MILLAR, a 22 year old Stockman from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
221 Private Oswald Roy MILLER, a 22 year old Teamster from Calliope via Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
12 Private David James MURRAY, a 24 year old Coach painter from Perga via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 May 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
524 Shoeing Smith Reginald Charles NEATE, a 20 year old Farrier from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
446 Private William Charles NELSON, a 22 year old Electrician from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
672 Bugler Charles NEVILLE, a 27 year old Drover from North Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 October 1915.
Lieutenant Robert Harold NIMMO, a 21 year old Soldier from RMC Duntroon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 February 1919.
405 Private George Thomas NIX, a 26 year old Roo shooter from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
445 Private George O'DONNELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
293 Private Edward Gordon OGG, a 20 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
164 Acting Sergeant John Edward ORR, a 34 year old Draughtsman from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 April 1917.
436 Acting Sergeant Francis Stephen Bygrove OWEN, a 33 year old Station overseer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
213 Sergeant Reginald Arthur Neville PLANT, a 30 year old Overseer sheep station from Ashgrove, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 November 1918.
643 Driver Leslie Raymond POUNTNEY, a 25 year old Station hand from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
379 Acting Corporal Michael POWIS, a 34 year old Labourer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
298 Private Mervyn John PROCTOR, a 29 year old Farmer from Derby, Tasmania. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
404 Private William RABY, a 29 year old Wool scourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 March 1916.
359 Private Edward Thomas REYNOLDS, a 25 year old Miner from Stockyard Creek via Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 July 1915.
249 Private Angus Bruce ROBINS, a 25 year old Farmer from Rous, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 November 1915.
406 Private Vincent Davy ROBINSON, a 21 year old Baker from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1918.
266 Private Charles ROWLEY, a 22 year old Cab driver from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the part of the war Deserted, 8 April 1917.
84 Acting Corporal Percy RUDKIN, a 29 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 February 1919.
372 Private Edward RUMMEL, a 23 year old Labourer from Newtown Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 December 1917.
542 Private Albert RUSSELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Mt Cravat, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
449 Private William Cathro Tait RUSSELL, a 23 year old Fitter from Many Peaks, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.
374 Private Albert RYAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
85 Driver John Valentine RYAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
373 Private Thomas Henry SAUNDERS, a 23 year old stockman from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1915.
355 Private William Edward SING, a 28 year old Horse driver from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.
478 Private Arthur Vincent SMITH, a 22 year old Cattleman from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
480 Private Claude Eric SMITH, a 19 year old Clerk from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
482 Private Grenville James SMITH, a 23 year old Policeman from Moombra, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
292 Private Riese Aubrey Fritz SOLLING, a 26 year old Station overseer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
479 Private Charles William Henry Rollo SOMERSET, a 20 year old Station hand from Caboonbah, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
217 Sergeant Ernest Alfred Field STANFIELD, a 20 year old Civil servant from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 16 October 1917.
551 Private James STEVEN, a 31 year old Timber dealer from Blackbutt, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
239 Private William STEWART, a 26 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 August 1915.
412 Private Harry James SWINDELLS, a 21 year old Teacher from Sugar Mill via Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
304 Private Charles Alfred TAYLOR, a 23 year old Labourer from Goonellabah via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 December 1915.
186 Private Andrew THOMPSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Deborah via Tiaro, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1918.
231 Acting Corporal Alfred George TOWNER, a 35 year old Butcher from Bowen Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
299 Private Dudley Arnold Langford TOWNLEY, a 19 year old Surveyor cadet from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
590 Private William TREMBATH, a 22 year old Labourer from Mosman, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
23 Acting Sergeant Horace William Stanley WARNES, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1918.
269 Private Frederick Theodore WATTERS, a 29 year old Labourer from South Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
644 Driver James Weston WELLS, a 23 24 year old Station Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland / Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
204 Private Wilfred Rundle WHITEWAY, a 23 year old Farmer from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
24 Private Charles WHITFIELD, a 23 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
609 Private Allan Charles WILLIAMS, a 26 year old Carpenter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
90 Private Charles Valentine WILLIAMS, a 37 year old Wool classer from Bangor Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
370 Private Edward Homer WILLIAMS, a 29 year old Grazier from Nebo, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
564 Private Alfred John WOOD, a 21 year old Labourer from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
635 Private Cyril Norman WOOD, a 21 year old station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
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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, "A" Squadron
