Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group
HMAT A47 Mashobra
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashrobra 4 October 1915.
The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 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
1456 Private Albert ALBRECHT, a 24 year old Labourer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1384 Private Sydney Thomas ARTHUR, a 30 year old Carter from Corinda, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1385 Private John Henry ASKEW, a 19 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1378 Acting Corporal James Cockburn BARROWMAN, a 40 year old Draper from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1390 Private George Robert BATES, a 37 year old Labourer from Hamilton via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
1457 Private Frank BEATTIE, a 23 year old Butcher from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1389 Private Richard BENNEY, a 26 year old Farmer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1395 Private Aubrey Wilfred BIGGS, a 23 year old Station hand from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
1391 Private Robert Edward BIRT, an 18 year old Farmer from Nerang, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 July 1917.
1392 Private Walter Robert BOUSER, a 21 year old Labourer from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1388 Private William Charles BOX, a 21 year old Selector from Undulla Creek via Tata, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.
1477 Private Cecil Leonard Rodney BOYCE, a 35 year old Musician from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 3 February 1920.
1459 Private Michael BRAZIL, a 30 year old Bamboo worker from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1395 Private Aubrey Wilfred BIGGS, a 23 year old Station hand from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 May 1918.
1386 Private Robert BROWN, a 21 year old Motor driver from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
1458 Private John McDonald BRYANT, a 24 year old Carpenter from Koongal via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1387 Private Francis William BYROM, a 21 year old Smelter from Mt Perry, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1394 Private William John CATON, a 24 year old Labourer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1399 Private Robert McIlroy CHRISTINSON, a 23 year old Sawyer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1476 Private Philip Henry CLAYTON, a 21 year old Rail worker from Waterford, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1397 Private Percy COLLINS, a 19 year old Labourer from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1461 Private George Andrew CONNOLLY, a 22 year old Stockman from Ouida Downs, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1396 Private William Robert COOKE, a 25 year old Farmer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1460 Private Albert Vincent COUNSELL, an 18 year old Carter from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1462 Private Frank CRAVEN, a 20 year old Station hand from Sydlgum, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.
1475 Private George Alfred CUNNINGHAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1393 Private Patrick CUNNINGHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1463 Private William DAUBERN, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
1400 Private Thomas DAVISON, a 26 year old Labourer from Boulder City, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1464 Private George Alfred ELMES, a 26 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1401 Private Alfred FELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1405 Private Robert Summerton GAMES, a 42 year old Farmer from Elwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1404 Private John William GILHESPY, a 26 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 November 1918.
1403 Private James GORDON, a 22 year old Wool presser from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 December 1919.
1402 Private James GWYNNE, a 21 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland / Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1411 Private Donald HALL, a 33 year old Horse breaker from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1408 Private Martin James HASSED, a 25 year old Labourer from Morven, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
1409 Private John Joseph HEGARTY, an 18 year old Clerk from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1407 Private Arthur Francis HENNESSEY, a 27 year old Overseer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 October 1918.
1413 Private Joseph Lewis HERBERT, a 19 year old Carpenter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 12 July 1918.
1410 Private John Joseph HOPPER, a 21 year old Station hand from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1406 Private James HUGHES, a 24 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1916.
1414 Private Reginald Charles HUNT, a 25 year old Cook from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1415 Private Peter JENSEN, a 26 year old Farmer from Hendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1465 Private Eric JOHNSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1470 Private Alfred James KNIGHT, an 18 year old Shop worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1416 Private Louis KOHLER, a 37 year old Fruit preserver from Norman Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 May 1919.
1417 Private Walter Miles LAKE, a 28 year old Farmer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1419 Private Ernest Edward LANCASTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 October 1917.
1418 Private Ivan Desmond LAWLESS, a 20 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1438 Private John Lindsay LAWLESS-PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1450 Private David LLOYD, a 25 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.
1420 Private William Vernon LLOYD, a 40 year old Bushman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1421 Private Neil Archibald MacFARLANE, a 22 year old Stockman from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1422 Private Arthur Norman MacKAY, a 20 year old Station hand from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1426 Private Francis MASON, a 19 year old Stockman from Mt Chambers via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1423 Private Edwin McCROHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.
1469 Private Leith John McDONALD, an 18 year old Labourer from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
1425 Private Vallen Henry McGUIRE, a 25 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1424 Private Roland George McKERIHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1467 Private John MEIKLEJOHN, a 28 year old Carter from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1466 Private Robert William MEIKLEJOHN, a 21 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.
1468 Private William Joseph MEIKLEJOHN, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
1427 Private Arthur Johann MILLEAR, a 19 year old Selector from Undulla Creek Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1428 Private William MILLER, a 26 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 8 September 1919.
1380 Acting Corporal Edward Redmond MINAHAN, a 28 year old Agent from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.
1429 Private Cecil Selby MORTIMER, a 23 year old Selector from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1430 Private Daniel Leslie NEILSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1431 Private Francis NEWTON, a 24 year old Labourer from Westwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1433 Private Edmund James O'CONNOR, a 20 year old Labourer from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1435 Private John O'MARA, a 32 year old Lorry driver from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1434 Private Hugh O'MEARA, a 41 year old Miner from Red Hill Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 October 1919.
1432 Private George Ronald ORR, a 20 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1478 Private Maurice OSBORNE, a 32 year old Slaughterman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1437 Private Gwydir Balford PARRY, a 41 year old Stockman from Burnett River, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.
1436 Private William Thomas PHILLIPS, a 23 year old Clergyman from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1377 Acting Sergeant Joseph James Raphael PUNCH, a 23 year old Farmer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1438 Private John Lindsay Lawless PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1412 Private Donald RAE, a 19 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1915.
1444 Private William Henry SCHAFER, a 26 year old Miner from Beenleigh, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1439 Private Wallace Oakhampton SCOTT, a 20 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1472 Private Richard James SHADWELL, a 25 year old Butcher from West Gabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1379 Acting Corporal William Herbert SIMMS, a 24 year old manager from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1473 Private Alfred William G SIMONSON, a 24 year old Carter from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1443 Private William Edward SIZER, a 30 year old Farmer from Millmerran, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1441 Private Frederick Thomas SLADEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
1442 Private Walter Montague SLEEMAN, a 34 year old Selector from Undulla Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1440 Private John SMART, a 22 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1445 Private James SPENCER, an 18 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1376 Acting Sergeant Ewen Gore STEWART, a 33 year old Driller from Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.
1471 Private Lawrence STINSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Hurstan Estate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 December 1915.
1383 Private Eric Charles STUBBS, a 28 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1381 Acting Corporal James Edward TANNER, a 19 year old Farmer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1448 Private John Alfred TESMER, a 21 year old Farmer from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1447 Private Cecil Stanley Joseph THOMPSON, an 18 year old Stockman from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1446 Private Thomas Edward THOMPSON, a 40 year old Boilermaker from Darra, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1449 Private Ralph Charles TWINE, a 21 year old Carter from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1453 Private Walter Anthony WAPPETT, a 30 year old Labourer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1454 Private Charles Dixon WARD, an 18 year old Clerk from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 September 1918.
1474 Private Robert WEATHERLEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Hendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1452 Private Horace Vere WICKINS, a 31 year old Butcher from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1382 Acting Corporal Aubrey Victor WILSON, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Yanna, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
1455 Private John Malcolm WOOD, a 34 year old Labourer from Birkdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.
1451 Private Harry WOODFORD, a 34 year old Horse driver from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
Second Lieutenant Hamilton St Clair YALDWYN, a 43 year old Miner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 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, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group
