Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, "B" Squadron
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, "B" 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
667 Private Frederick AINSWORTH, a 22 year old Station hand from Leeville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1917.
504 Private Christian Adolph ANDERSEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
218 Driver William Jones ANDERSON, a 29 year old Stockman from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
187 Private Arthur Algernon Irby ANDREWS, a 19 year old Stockman from Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
282 Private Percival George ASHWOOD, a 28 year old Slaughterman from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.
331 Private Harold Barton AYERS, a 23 year old Farm hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 29 September 1919.
345 Private William Barnard BATTIS, a 24 year old Labourer from Bungawalbyn via Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
225 Private Reginald Arthur BEAZLEY, a 20 year old Clerk from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
318 Private Harold Edward BENNETT, an 18 year old Stockman from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 16 April 1916.
455 Private James BISHOP, a 22 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.
152 Acting Sergeant John McClelland BOYD, a 25 year old Salesman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
654 Private Arthur Hugh BURDEKIN, a 26 year old Jackeroo from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 26 July 1915.385 Private John BURKE, a 28 year old Labourer from Cranes Lane, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
97 Acting Corporal Bernard Richard BYRNES, a 25 year old Sawmill manager from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
98 Private Archibald CAMERON, a 24 year old Brick maker from Box Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
99 S/Smith Cpl John CAMERON, a 20 year old Farrier from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
28 Lance Corporal George Finlay CAMPBELL, a 27 year old Grazier from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
194 Private Eugene CASEY, a 23 year old Farmer from Codrington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
223 Private Richard Lance CHAPMAN, a 32 year old Horse buyer from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
284 Private David Laing CLARK, a 23 year old Dairy farmer from Bexhill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
100 Acting Sergeant Frank Basil Stewart CLAYTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Verulam, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
196 Private Henry Leckie COBB, a 24 year old Farmer from Murgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
326 Private Edward Elgie CORNER, a 27 year old Wool classer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
575 Private Edward Arthur Lewis COTTEW, a 25 year old Selector from Tabulam, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 June 1918.
283 Private Charles Edward COX, a 22 year old Tinsmith from Horseshoe Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1916.
452 Private Idual Llewellyn DAVIS, a 20 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914, and subsequently was Discharged, 7 January 1916.
390 Bugler William Vesey DAWSON, a 22 year old Saddler from Bonalbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
226 Saddler Spencer William DENT, a 41 year old Saddler from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Discharged, 6 September 1919.
102 Acting Sergeant Samuel DICKSON, a 32 year old Carpenter from Ruthven, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
539 Private Gordon Frank DOWLEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 4 April 1919.
461 Private Oscar Thomas DUNN, a 24 year old Farmer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
103 Private Charles Robert EADY, a 28 year old Farmer from Tweed River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
3 Private James Darcy EDNEY, a 26 year old Carter from Eildon Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.
397 Private Arthur Francis EDWARDS, a 25 year old Teamster from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.
387 Acting Corporal Harold James EGGINS, a 22 year old Plumber from Ulmarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
104 Acting Sergeant Thomas Campbell EWING, a 30 year old Auctioneer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
419 Private James FAIRHALL, a 19 year old Clerk from East Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
344 Acting Lance Corporal John Huntley FAIRHALL, a 28 year old Carpenter from East Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
286 Private Arthur FERGUSON, a 33 year old Gardener from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
106 Private Francis John FLAHERTY, a 24 year old Farmer from North Codrington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
392 Private Patrick FOLEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Mallanganee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 June 1915.
393 Acting Sergeant David FRASER, a 21 year old Butter maker from Bonalbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
108 Lance Corporal Harold William Gordon FREDERICKS, a 22 year old Farmer from Tintenbar Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
105 Private Stanley Harry FREDERICKS, a 21 year old Farmer from Tintenbar Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
277 Private Andrew FULLER, a 26 year old Farmer from Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
317 Private Sherid Francis FULLER, a 23 year old Labourer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
219 Acting Lance Corporal Herbert GANNON, a 27 year old Horse breaker from PO Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
464 Private Jerry Thomas GANNON, a 22 year old Bushman from PO Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
220 Private Victor GANNON, a 22 year old Horse breaker from PO Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1918.
111 Private Robert Clarence GIBSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Pearces Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
566 Private Andy Albury GILBY, a 24 year old Policeman from Leeville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
275 Private Arthur GOFFIN, a 32 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
607 Corporal Joseph Bertram GREENE, a 29 year old Farmer from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 13 December 1915.
4 Farrier Sergeant John Joseph GRIFFITH, a 29 year old Stockman from Oatlands, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
407 Private Harold GRIFFITHS, a 30 year old Labourer from Shropshire UK. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
343 Private William Ernest HAMILTON, a 20 year old Butcher from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
320 Private Arthur James HANKINSON, a 28 year old Railway hand from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1915.
458 Private William Shaw Staines HENDERSON, a 23 year old Blacksmith from C/O Water Police Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
116 Private Samuel George Bruce HEUGH, a 21 year old Apiarist from Woodburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
389 Private Thomas Arthur HEWETSON, a 33 year old Farmer from Mallanganee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
114 Private Thomas John HIGGINS, a 32 year old Farmer from Cooran, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
422 Private Edgar Joseph HOWARD, a 23 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1916.
Second Lieutenant Henry King IRVING, a 28 year old Chemist from CSR Lautoka Fiji. He enlisted on 14 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.
338 Signaller Frank Alexander Lascelles JARDINE, a 21 year old Clerk from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
Major Herbert Hall JOHNSTON, a 50 year old Farmer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
684 Private John George JONES, a 33 year old Drover from Blythesdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
668 Private Gerald Christopher JUDD, a 22 year old Jackeroo from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 25 December 1915.
395 Private Arnold KILGOUR, a 22 year old Sawmill hand from Mallanganee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
408 Private Amos Glen KING, a 23 year old Butcher from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.
508 Private Hugh Kenneth KIRKLAND, a 23 year old Farmer from Booyong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
117 Private John Hope Hamilton KNIGHT, a 22 year old Labourer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
285 Private Andrew LAVENDER, a 34 year old Labourer from Bowen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
119 Private Frederick Charles LAW, a 22 year old Dairy Farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 November 1915.
569 Private Thomas LEE, a 21 year old Farmer from Burpengary, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
655 Private Gerald James Fitzherbert LEONARD, a 33 year old Station Manager from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain. 18 October 1915.
386 Private Robert James LITTLE, a 28 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
421 Acting Lance Corporal William Edward Clarence John LOCKHART, a 21 year old Teamster from Emu Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
309 Private Graham LOGAN, a 29 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 November 1918.
335 Private Andrew Turton MANSON, a 26 year old Salesman from Milton, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
128 Acting Sergeant Robert Edward MASON, a 20 year old Draper from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
123 Private William George MASTERSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Richmond River via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
274 Private Con McALISTER, a 43 year old Stockman from Bowen Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
280 Shoeing Smith Frank Stewart McINTOSH, a 23 year old Farrier from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 January 1919.
346 Private Lachlan McKINNON, a 32 year old Labourer from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
195 Private Leslie William McMILLAN, a 23 year old Station hand / Stockman from Bondi, New South Wales / Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
324 Shoeing Smith Robert McMILLAN, a 24 year old Farrier from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
315 Private Alexander John McMULLEN, a 23 year old Teacher from Leeville via Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
321 Private Roy Victor McMULLEN, a 22 year old Teacher from Leeville via Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Second Lieutenant John George Donald McNEILL, a 20 year old Stock inspector from Bangalow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.
122 Private James MELVILLE, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Woolooga, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.
423 Private Robert Percival MILLER, a 19 year old Farmer from Teven via Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
125 Private Allan Archibald MITCHELL, a 26 year old farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
279 Private Clarence MITCHELL, a 21 year old Labourer from South Ulam Bajool, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
129 Acting Corporal Charles Reginald MORLEY, a 19 year old Clerk from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Died of Wounds. 8 November 1917.
410 Private Daniel MULLINS, a 30 year old Groom from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
124 Corporal Angus MUNRO, a 34 year old Farmer from Bulahdelah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
127 Acting Sergeant Victor Albert Clarence MUNRO, a 27 year old Farmer from Steve Kings Plain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
552 Acting Corporal Stanley Sylvester NICHOLAS, a 39 year old Grazier from Rosedale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
245 Private Leslie O'CALLAGHAN, a 24 year old Farmer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
656 Private Gordon Alexander OGG, a 22 year old Jackeroo from Newmarket, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.
133 Acting Sergeant William PAUL, a 24 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
287 Private Thomas PAYNE, a 21 year old Butcher from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
134 Private Charles James PENN, a 20 year old Railway hand from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
333 Private George Edward Julian PERRET, a 27 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914, and subsequently was Discharged in Britain., 18 February 1919.
341 Private Llewellyn Henry POTTER, a 23 year old Stockman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
509 Private Arthur Henry POYNTING, a 24 year old Grocer from Broadwater, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
510 Private Eustace Randolph PRIDDLE, a 21 year old Farmer from Teven Creek, Tintenbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 August 1915.
621 Private Percival Cornelius READ, a 23 year old Farmer from Tabulam, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.
16 Lance Corporal Alfred Henry ROBINSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
Captain Paul Degge ROBINSON, a 37 year old Journalist from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
202 Private Thomas Llewellyn ROWLANDS, a 21 year old Stockman from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1914, and subsequently Died of Accident, 27 August 1916.
168 Signaller Harry Reginald SEABROOK, a 31 year old Solicitors clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1918.
18 T/SQMS Robert Wilson SHACKLETON, a 30 year old Salesman from Yeerongpilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
417 Private Frank SHARPE, a 26 year old Farmer from Bonalbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
685 Private Stanley Henderson SHERIDAN, a 31 year old Selector from Collector, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
650 Private Herbert Vicary SHERWIN, a 27 year old Station overseer from Yaamba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.
337 Acting Corporal Leslie Duncan SINCLAIR, a 21 year old Mercantile Clerk from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
281 Private Samuel Stanley SMITH, a 26 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 November 1915.
191 Private Charles Thomas SNOW, an 18 year old Farmer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.
140 Private Roy Henry SOLOMON, a 20 year old Butcher from Rosebank, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Died of Wounds. 30 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
141 T/SSM Robert SOMERS, a 39 year old Farmer from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
623 Private William John STALLARD, a 34 year old Miner from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
416 Private Albert STANFORD, a 19 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
380 Private Smith STANLEY, a 21 year old Fireman from Dugandan, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
52 Private Robert Thomas STAPLETON, a 22 year old Saddler from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
507 Private James Alexander STEWART, a 23 year old Labourer from Nimbin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914, and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 February 1915.
19 Acting Corporal Robert Joseph STEWART, a 25 year old Saw Doctor from Jandowae via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
222 Private George Harry STOREY, a 19 year old Clerk from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
20 Private Henry Tyldesley SYKES, a 22 year old Warehouse assistant from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.
580 Private George TEGGE, a 21 year old Carpenter from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
611 Private Michael Joseph TIERNEY, a 27 year old Insurance from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914, and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 March 1915.
384 Private Frank TONG, a 24 year old Labourer from Mundubbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
192 Private John Thomas VIDLER, a 29 year old Farmer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
413 Private Edward Holmes VIZER, a 24 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
144 Private George Andrew WAPPETT, a 34 year old Stock Inspector from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
198 Private Wilfred Keith WELCH, a 27 year old Farmer from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
33 Acting Sergeant William Salisbury WHITBREAD, a 26 year old Shoe smith from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 September 1914, and subsequently Died of Wounds. 9 November 1917.
506 Private Thomas WHITE, a 28 year old Labourer from Dunoon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
325 Acting Corporal John George WILDHABER, a 25 year old Station overseer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
145 Private Henry Seaton WILLIAMS, a 31 year old Stock inspector from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
648 Private Philip Carrington WILLIAMS, a 26 year old Overseer from Wallumbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
146 Private David WILSON, a 32 year old Dairy Farmer from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
91 Lance Corporal Montague WILSON, a 31 year old stockman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
26 Lance Corporal William Clark WILSON, a 24 year old Storeman from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914, and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
577 Private William WINTERS, a 28 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 October 1918.
242 Bugler Lionel Albert WRIGHT, a 21 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
Lieutenant William Leckey Ferguson WRIGHT, a 44 year old Clerk from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914, and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
388 Acting Corporal Cyril Robert WYLDES, a 24 year old Sawmill hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1914, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
418 Private Albert John YATES, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Shannon Brook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914, and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 January 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
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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, "B" Squadron