Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun 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
62 Private Richard John Edward ARMIT, a 29 year old Engine fitter from North Ward Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
64 Private William Alfred BREWER, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
153 Trumpeter Sergeant John Robert CAIN, a 29 year old Clerk from Goondwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
172 Driver William CHAVE, a 27 year old Selector from Hughendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
72 Private Charles Francis DUCHATEL, a 22 year old Surveyors Assistant from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
74 Private George Peirce FOOT, a 29 year old Bushman from Cardigan, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
107 Lance Corporal Roy Everard FORREST, a 23 year old Station hand from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919.
38 Private Eric Walter GILLESPIE, a 28 year old Station hand from Proserpine via Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 4 October 1919.
76 Private Sydney Hector GRALOW, a 26 year old Surveyors chainman from Alligator Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
78 Private Nicholas Dillon HEALY, a 28 year old Bushman from Huon Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
41 Private Edward Bland INSCH, a 21 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
43 Private Alexander JAMIESON, a 28 year old Boilermaker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.
42 Private William George JOHNSTONE, a 32 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
44 Private David KELLY, a 25 year old Engine fitter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
173 Private Hurtle John LEWIS, a 30 year old Roo shooter from Wirrabara, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 December 1918.
10 Private Albert Stanley MUIR, a 21 year old Teacher from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.
51 Private Denis O'HARA, a 21 year old Labourer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
Lieutenant Eustace Royston Baum PIKE, a 30 year old Engineer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
174 Driver Frank Ernest Gordon PULLEN, a 22 year old Carrier from Helidon, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
67 Driver Roy REDMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
61 Private Charles Edward TAYLOR, a 25 year old Labourer from Flynns Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 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, Machine Gun Section
