Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A63 Karoola 12 June 1915.
The HMAT A63 Karoola weighed 7,391 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the McIlwraith, McEacharn's Line Pty Ltd, Melbourne, and manned by Australian officers and crews. The Karoola was leased by the Commonwealth until June 1919.
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
1001 Acting Corporal James Francis ANDERSON, a 37 year old Stockman from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1005 Private Waler Rothwell ARCHIBALD, a 22 year old Station hand from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.
1003 Private George Walter ARMSTRONG, a 37 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1002 Private Richard Arthur ASH, a 30 year old Labourer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
Lieutenant Leslie Thomas ATKINSON, a 38 year old Merchant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1004 Private Joseph AUSTIN, a 30 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 January 1919.
1008 Private George Henry BOTT, a 21 year old Farmer from Biggenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
1007 Private Eric BROWN, a 21 year old Plumber from Mayne Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1010 Private Edward BURNS, a 29 year old Stockman from Urana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1918.
1009 Private Thomas Frederick BURRELL, a 23 year old Carpenter from Eumundi, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 30 October 1919.
1011 Acting Sergeant John CHRISTIANSEN, a 21 year old Policeman from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 November 1915.
1053 Private Benjamin James COCKERILL, a 37 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.
1012 Acting Corporal Arthur Albert CROZIER, a 27 year old Dairy farmer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
1013 Private John Thornton DANCOCKS, a 39 year old Miner from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1060 Private Patrick DELANEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Gooroolba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1054 Private Thomas William DOWNIE, a 30 year old Clerk from Stewarts Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
1014 Private Frederick DROCKMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1058 Private Alwyne ELLIOTT, a 19 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
1015 Acting Corporal Benjamin FELMINGHAM, a 21 year old Engine driver from Milton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1063 Private Charles Stuart FERGUSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1919.
1016 Private John Bennett GALLIGAN, a 40 year old Electrician from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 March 1917.
1057 Private Wilfred Holland GILBEY, a 27 year old Grazier from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.
1017 Acting Corporal Charles David HADFIELD, a 32 year old Shearing mechanic from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1020 Private Stanford Sydney HALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Cooktown, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1059 Private Robert HANDLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1021 Private Augustus Thomas Edward HARRISON, a 39 year old Hairdresser from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1061 Private Sydney HENSLEY, a 42 year old Miner from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1018 Private Arthur Joseph HERBERT, a 22 year old Labourer / Fireman from Fort Lane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.
1019 Private Joseph Stewart HOPPER, a 20 year old Farmer from Cooranga, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1917.
1027 Private William KEARSLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1026 Private Edward KEYS, a 28 year old Stockman from Five Ways, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
1030 Private Harold Eric Joseph MacARTNEY, a 32 year old Overseer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
1028 Private Hastings Elms MADDISON, a 21 year old Station hand from Drummond, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
1033 Private Isaac Ruddell McBRYDE, a 32 year old Construction engineer from Stanwell Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 November 1917.
1035 Private William McINTOSH, an 18 year old Sugar worker from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1034 Private Thomas Joseph McMAHON, a 25 year old Letter carrier from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 May 1916.
1032 Private Thomas Ernest Orton MILNE, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1062 Private Lawrence MITCHELL, a 28 year old Merchant Stoker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 October 1919.
1031 Private John MONAGHAN, a 41 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland / Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 December 1918.
1029 Private James Thomas MOONEY, a 26 year old Clerk from Bowen Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1056 Private Robert Langley NEWELL, a 25 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1037 Private Harry PARKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1038 Private Robert Henry PASLEY, a 20 year old Timberman from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1039 Private Basil Ernest PROCTOR, a 23 year old Station hand from Derby, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1040 Private James Patrick ROBINSON, a 26 year old Drover from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1043 Private James Walter SANDERCOCK, a 20 year old Labourer from Wandiligong, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1045 Private John Henry SMITH, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1044 Private Joseph Maitland STEELE, a 31 year old Drover from Springthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.
1046 Private William Robert VOWLES, a 27 year old Grocer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1052 Private James WARBROOK, a 20 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1048 Private George Henry WARE, a 35 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1047 Private David Ewin WASLEY, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 August 1919.
1050 Private William Carey WYLIE, a 24 year old Labourer from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 2 February 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, 6th Reinforcements
