Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, "C" Squadron
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, "C" 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
555 Private Claude Stanley AFFLECK, a 31 year old Overseer from Lillirie, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
640 Private John Eric AFFLECK, a 27 year old Farmer from Lillirie, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
535 Private Arthur Guy ALLEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
53 Shoeing Smith Leslie John BAKER, a 28 year old Farmer from Pelican Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
48 Private Ernest Alfred BALDERSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Gayndah, Queensland / Maryvale via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
429 Private Victor BARKLEY, a 28 year old Stockman from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
556 Private William Henry BARNES, a 24 year old Selector from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
660 Private James Brown BAXTER, a 26 year old Farm Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
520 Private Norman Robertson BLACKIE, a 25 year old Overseer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 31 May 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
686 Private Neil BOOMER, a 22 year old Veterinary assistant from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
526 Private Angus Duphney BRAND, a 26 year old Carrier from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
95 Private Gordon Alexander BRODIE, a 19 year old Draper from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
240 Acting Corporal David Blakeney Rhys BROUGHTON, a 23 year old Station manager from Pt Piper, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
457 Private Herbert BROWN, a 23 year old Farrier from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and after embarkation refused to be inoculated and subsequently was Discharged 30 December 1914
197 Driver Roderick Stawell BROWNE, a 21 year old Station hand from Rowsley, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
216 Private Sylvester Ulick BROWNE, a 24 year old Grazier from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 13 August 1915.
54 Private Norman Wilfred BUDDEN, a 20 year old Farmer from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
96 Private Henry Albert BUNTON, a 27 year old Drover from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
529 Private James Ernest BURKE, a 32 year old Stockman from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Captain Donald Charles CAMERON, a 35 year old Station manager from Avoca Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
519 Private Frank CAVE, a 27 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
Lieutenant William CHATHAM, a 31 year old Grazier from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 28 April 1920.
528 Private Frank COFFILL, a 29 year old Shearer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
440 Private Richard John Henry COLE, a 23 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.
2 Squadron Sergeant Major Bernard Joseph COLLINS, a 25 year old Labourer from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
238 Signaller Mervyn Alexander CRAWFORD, a 24 year old Station hand from Millwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
687 Private Arthur Sidney CROWE, a 24 year old Electrician from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 November 1918.
553 Private Archibald CURRIE, a 26 year old Overseer from Ilfracombe, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 September 1918.
619 Private Henry DAWSON, a 37 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
481 Private Herbert Selwyn DAWSON, a 27 year old Grazier from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 June 1915.
350 Private John DRANEY, a 24 year old Carpenter from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.
594 Private Robert Mcalpine DRYSDALE, a 31 year old Carpenter from Port Esperance, Tasmania. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.
516 Private Allan Duncan DUKE, a 19 year old Motor mechanic from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.
501 Private Walter Ernest DWYER, a 28 year old Labourer from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
626 Private James Henry EDWARDS, a 24 year old Stockman from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
493 Private Jack ELLIS, a 25 year old Stockman from Richmond, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 May 1918.
224 Signaller Henry EMERSON, a 23 year old Linesman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 9 September 1919.
598 Private William John EVANS, a 23 year old Shearer from PO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
184 Driver Robert Assheton FORDE, a 28 year old Clerk from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 December 1915.
177 Corporal Donald Lovat FRASER, a 39 year old Assayer from Cremorne, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
537 Private Frank William FREESTONE, a 25 year old Boundary rider from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 10 November 1917.
441 Private Arthur Seth FUGE, a 22 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 October 1919.
630 Private William Patrick GALVIN, a 24 year old Farmer from Tannymorel, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
517 Private Thomas Hamilton GARDNER, a 25 year old Baker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
30 Private George GAZZARD, a 26 year old Carpenter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
110 Private Monte William GILES, a 22 year old Labourer from Wallumbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
39 Private Charles Henry GLANVILLE, a 30 year old Grazier from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
486 Private Richard Hillary GOODE, a 22 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
232 Signaller John Archibald GRAHAM, a 23 year old Bank Clerk from Newbridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.251 Corporal Robert Davie GRAHAM, a 21 year old Pastoralist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
206 Private William GREENE, a 31 year old Stock agent from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
354 Private Ray Lester HALL, a 24 year old Grazier from Mentone, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
612 Corporal Kenneth Macleod HAMILTON, a 22 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
201 Driver Henry Armstrong HAMMOND, a 19 year old Surveyor pupil from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
Lieutenant John Matthew HANLY, a 39 year old Grazier from Kannkillinbine, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 June 1915.
248 Private Paul HANLY, a 34 year old Farmer from Nobby, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 June 1917.
467 Private Maurice Arthur HARCOURT, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
209 Private Leonard Wilson HARPHAM, a 25 year old Station overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged, 8 May 1919.
113 Private Edward Ben Waldron HARVEY, a 22 year old Farmer from Wallumbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
601 Private John Storey HAY, a 33 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
613 Private Harry Raymond HEANEY, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Derrinallum, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.
156 Private Kenneth Selby HENDERSON, a 20 year old Grazier from Isisford, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 June 1918.
433 Private William Thomas HERBERT, a 22 year old Station hand from Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
459 Private William Harding HETHORN, a 31 year old Grazier from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 31 August 1918.
470 Private Albert Dunstan HOGDEN, a 31 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
427 Private Wallace Robert IRVINE, a 24 year old Stockman from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
513 Private Claude Henry JARMAIN, a 23 year old Chauffeur from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
465 Private Herbert Stanley JOHNS, a 20 year old Labourer from Merrylands via Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
588 Private Charles Tudor JOHNSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Cora Lynn, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
178 Acting Sergeant Robert Leonard Wilcox JOHNSTONE, a 31 year old Grazier from Cowes, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.
381 Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant George Wellesley JONES, a 41 year old Agent from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1918.
428 Private John Allan KADEL, a 29 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.
603 Private John Donnelly KEANE, a 23 year old Labourer from Killarney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.620 Private John Alfred KENNEDY, a 24 year old Labourer from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
Lieutenant Malcolm Stuart KENNEDY, a 22 year old Soldier, RMC Duntroon from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 January 1918.
531 Farrier Sergeant Harry KEYLAR, a 28 year old Blacksmith from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
273 Private Albert LAVER, a 26 year old Station overseer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 August 1919.
183 Private Nevill Montague LITTLE, a 22 year old Jackeroo from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 September 1916.
158 Private Leon Maurice LYONS, a 26 year old Station manager from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.
Second Lieutenant William Michael LYONS, a 41 year old Farmer from Minehan Siding, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
659 Private Claude Hamilton MacDONALD, a 25 year old Farmer from Ayrburn via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.
59 Private Eric Francis MacKIE, a 19 year old Stock agent from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
472 Private Norman Saladin MacPHERSON, a 23 year old Bank Clerk from Glenbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
50 Private Walter MAGARRY, a 26 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 October 1915.
514 Private Ernest George MARLEY, a 27 year old Painter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
121 Saddler Harold Bertie MARSDEN, a 26 year old Saddler from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
432 Private Hugh Walter MARSH, a 25 year old Dental mechanic from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
306 Corporal Sydney Augustus MARSHALL, a 34 year old Selector from Tara via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 9 November 1917.
210 Private David McCONNELL, a 30 year old Farm Labourer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.
473 Private Peter McINTYRE, a 21 year old Farmer from Mt Tyson via Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
587 Private William John McKAY, a 30 year old Labourer from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
500 Private Michael Roy McKNOULTY, a 19 year old Station hand from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
329 Corporal Hector McLEAN, a 39 year old Grazier from Bell via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
160 Private George Simpson MILLAR, a 23 year old Pastoralist from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged, 11 December 1918.
120 Private John Bain MONCRIEFF, a 23 year old Grazier from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 September 1916.
163 Private Archibald Maclaine MORRISON, a 21 year old Pastoralist from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
182 Private Keith Ross MUNRO, a 20 year old Grazier from Boombah via St George, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1917.
469 Private Ernest John MURRAY, a 21 year old Cordial worker from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
595 Private Lawrence Walter Winfred NOAKES, a 21 year old Wool presser from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
489 Private Michael O'CONNOR, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
657 Private Herbert Edwin OGDEN, a 25 year old Cook from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
349 Private William O'NEILL, a 38 year old Stockman from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1915.
527 Private William PARGETER, a 28 year old Stockman from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 1 January 1916.
565 Private Charles Allen PARKER, a 25 year old Drover from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Died of Accident, 19 February 1918.
171 Private Sidney Lekberg PATERSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Kooroongarra, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
532 Private Albert Edward PLAYER, a 29 year old Farmer from Square Top, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
136 Private Arthur Rex PRATT, a 22 year old Station hand from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.
351 Private Norman James PROCTOR, a 26 year old Grazier from Bolwarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
250 Acting Sergeant Bernard Hamilton RADCLIFF, a 21 year old Labourer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
454 Private Denis Glendon REARDON, a 21 year old Stockman from Bendemeer, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
518 Private John Robert RIGBY, a 24 year old Overseer from Taroom, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
Major Edmund Edward RIGHETTI, a 51 year old Storekeeper from Jondaryan, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 6 September 1917.
307 Bugler Ralph ROBERTSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
181 Private Kenneth Berkley ROGERS - HARRISON, a 24 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
503 Private Byron James ROSS, a 24 year old Miner from Glenn Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 October 1917.
411 Private Nigel Grafton ROSS, a 28 year old Sheep overseer from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
353 Signaller Wilfred Wallace ROSS, a 26 year old Overseer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 November 1917.
360 Private Charles Edward ROWE, a 22 year old Drover from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 May 1915.
618 Private Arthur James RUMMEL, a 27 year old Labourer from Talgai Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
86 Signaller Corporal James Leslie SAUNDERS, a 24 year old Labourer from Chillagoe, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 February 1916.
69 Private Andrew Anderson SCOTT, a 24 year old Grazier from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.
167 Acting Sergeant Cyril Ernest SCOTT, a 22 year old Station hand from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
166 Private David Lindsay SHARP, a 22 year old Farmer from Kooroongarra via Millmerran, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 April 1918.
169 Private Harold Philip SHERWIN, a 24 year old Jackeroo from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1915.
139 Private Francis Charles SNOW, a 28 year old Musterer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
616 Private Henry Neptune SPORLE, a 26 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
256 Private Patrick Francis STAUNTON, a 44 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.
382 Private Bertram Rudolph Danby STEELE, a 33 year old Labourer from Highgate Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 June 1918.
572 Private George Percival STOREY, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
608 Private John Thomson Fletcher STRANG, a 19 year old Labourer from Square Top, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Killed in Action, 7 June 1917.
425 Private Joseph Charles STRONG, a 23 year old Fireman from Deep Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
554 Private James Inglis SWEET, a 25 year old Jackeroo from Ilfracombe, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
21 Sergeant Fred Anthony James Waldon TAYLOR, a 27 year old Wood expert from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
430 Private Reuben Herbert TIDMARSH, a 28 year old Stockman from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
170 Lance Corporal Eric Noel TOOTH, a 32 year old Engineer from Ardlethan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 28 March 1920.
560 Private Alexander John Trumley URQUHART, a 24 year old Stockman from Kelvin via Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
330 Private Thomas VINES, a 21 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
562 Acting Sergeant Frederick Mitchell WAITE, a 34 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
308 Sergeant Raymond Miller WALDECK, a 36 year old Grocer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
468 Private William WALDON, a 20 year old Carter from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
143 Private Thomas Allan WALKER, a 31 year old Grazier from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 September 1915.
499 Shoeing Smith Frederick William WALSH, a 23 year old Farrier from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
328 Private Thomas WEBSTER, a 23 year old Grazier from Sarum Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 November 1917.
596 Private Leslie Edgar WEISS, a 22 year old Wool presser from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
633 Private Henry WETHERELL, a 33 year old Clerk from Chelmer, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
190 Driver Eardley Pearson WILLIAMSON, a 27 year old Stockman from Turramurra, New South Wales / Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
69 Acting Sergeant Rupert George YOUNG, a 24 year old Law Student from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1920.
512 Private Walter Alexander YOUNG, a 21 year old Selector from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
515 Private William James Gregor YOUNG, an 18 year old Tank sinker from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 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, "C" Squadron