Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A15 Star of England 8 April 1915.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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
868 Private Archibald George GRAHAM, a 19 year old Carter from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.
872 Private Frederick Thomas HILL, a 22 year old Station hand from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
874 Private Stephen William HUNT, a 26 year old Farmer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 July 1915.
875 Private Andrew James JENKINS, a 29 year old Selector from Gindie via Emerald, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
876 Private Harold Ambrose JOHNSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.
873 Private Frederick James JOYCE, a 21 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
878 Private James Henry KERR, a 21 year old Labourer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
877 Private Percy Gains KING, a 25 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
871 Private John Percival KNIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
879 Private Thomas MACHIN, a 21 year old Engine driver from Ilfracombe, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
904 Private Justin MARR, a 26 year old Labourer from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
887 Private John Victor MATTHEWS, a 26 year old Farmer from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
882 Signaller James McLEAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
881 Private Joseph Charles MOORE, a 34 year old Station hand from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
880 Private Patrick MURPHY, a 26 year old Station hand from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
905 Private Thomas NIELSEN, a 23 year old Carpenter from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
883 Private Andrew NORMAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Mincham, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
898 Private Reginald NUGENT, a 25 year old Horse driver from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
884 Private Arthur OSBORNE, a 39 year old Fencer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
892A Acting Sergeant Frank Armitage RENSHAW, a 22 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.
889 Private Charles Knight ROBINSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
890 Private Joseph Henry ROOKS, a 24 year old Bushman from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
888 Private Frederick ROWE, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
894 Private Arthur SAWYER, a 40 year old Station hand from Mt Pleasant, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
860 Private Thomas Frederick SNOWDON, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 September 1915.
893 Private Gordon Thomas SPENCELEY, a 21 year old Stockman from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and deserted 22 August 1918 but made his way to England where he Returned to Australia, 12 March 1919.
895 Acting Corporal Gerald William STANLEY, a 21 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
896 Private Thomas Alfred SYKES, a 33 year old Well borer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 December 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
851 Private George Harry WATKINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Somerville, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
891 Private Joseph Henry WHITTON, a 35 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
900 Temporary Quartermaster Sergeant Herbert John WILLIAMS, a 29 year old Contractor from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 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, 4th Reinforcements
