Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 3 January 1916.
The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 1918.
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
1840 Private Richard Thomas ADDERLEY, a 24 year old Painter from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1841 Driver Lyle Henry ALDIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Casey Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1842 Private Percy Roland ALLEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1843 Private Sylvanus George AMES, a 22 year old Labourer from Boree, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 25 November 1917.
1844 Private Pearce ASPINALL, a 26 year old Labourer from Brooloo, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
1845 Private George ATFIELD, a 23 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
1847 Private Edward Samuel BAMBERRY, an 18 year old Motor Mechanic from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1846 Private Sydney Cornelius BARBELER, a 19 year old Milkman from Brookland via Tinana, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 May 1919.
Lieutenant William Kenyon BARWISE, a 41 year old Grazier from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
1848 Private Samuel BEBBINGTON, a 30 year old Farmer from Brookstead, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1849 Private Thomas William BERRY, a 21 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1877 Private William John BIDDLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 January 1917.
1857 Private Alan BLACK, a 24 year old Miner from Booval, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1851 Private Matthew BLACKLEY, a 21 year old Miner from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
1852 Private Maurice BLIGH, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1853 Private Frederick Charles BODEN, a 24 year old Clerk from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 8 November 1918.
1854 Private William Vincent BRENNAN, a 32 year old Rail worker from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
1855 Private Arthur Sylvester BROWN, a 19 year old Printer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1856 Private Charles Henry BROWNLESS, a 27 year old Stud groom from Cooicab, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1858 Private John James BYRNE, a 23 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1937 Private Joseph William CALDWELL, an 18 year old Postal worker from Monkland, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1859 Private Samuel McKay CHARLES, a 20 year old Stockman from Gootchie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1860 Private Alexander Sanderson CHISHOLM, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1836 Acting Sergeant George Thomas COOPER, a 24 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
1861 Private John Joseph COOPER, a 26 year old Blacksmith Striker from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1862 Private George Percy CORBETT, a 19 year old Labourer from Charters towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1863 Private Thomas COWAN, a 21 year old Miner from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
1864 Private Archibald CRAWFORD, a 19 year old Painter from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
1865 Private Edward CULLEN, a 23 year old Farmer from Maidenwell, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1866 Private Loftus Russel CUPPAIDGE, a 19 year old Station Hand from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
1867 Private Bernard Mervyn DEVLIN, a 27 year old Collar maker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1869 Private John Henry FLANAGAN, a 37 year old Labourer from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1870 Private Thomas FLANAGAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Woombye, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1839 Acting Corporal Frederick William FLEMING, a 19 year old Saddler from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1871 Private John Lawrence FRASER, a 21 year old Station overseer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
1872 Private Albert Lester FRENCH, a 23 year old Farmer from Woolooga, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 January 1917.
1838 Acting Sergeant Walter FURNISS, a 25 year old Baker from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1918.
1873 Private Wesley Diamond GARNER, an 18 year old Harness Maker from Swan Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1874 Private Archie GEES, a 22 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1875 Private Walter James GEES, a 19 year old Machinist from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1921 Private Bernard Benedict GILHOOLY, a 20 year old Labourer from Gundurimba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1918.
1878 Private Albert Edward GOOCH, a 20 year old Labourer from Ilfracombe, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1876 Private James Aloysius GORMAN, a 35 year old Linesman from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
1879 Private John GRAHAM, a 19 year old Butcher from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1880 Private Francis Robert GRANT, a 19 year old Grocer from Bowen Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
1881 Private Thomas Fitzpatrick GREEVY, a 29 year old Station hand from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 March 1917.
1882 Private James Norman HARCUS, a 26 year old Fitter from Willbriggie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.
1883 Private John HARLEY, a 24 year old Plumber from Bangalow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1884 Private Bertram Nigel HARTWELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 April 1918.
1885 Private Martin Francis HYNES, a 21 year old Labourer from Ravensdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1886 Private Alexander Donnell IVORY, a 19 year old Coach painter from Mill Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
1850 Private Charles JENKINS, a 20 year old Plumber from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1887 Private Frederick Charles Jens JENSEN, a 33 year old Contractor from Sth Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1918.
1888 Private Alfred Joseph JOHNSTON, a 20 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 December 1917.
1889 Private Daniel Thomas JONES, a 22 year old Baker from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
1890 Private Thomas Rodger JONES, a 19 year old Labourer from Macrossan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1891 Private Alfred Henry KELLAND, a 28 year old Horse trainer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1892 Private Claude Demarshay KELLAND, a 25 year old Boot maker from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 November 1919.
1893 Private Francis James KELLAND, a 30 year old Carpenter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
1894 Private Ernest Matthew KELLY, a 23 year old Shearer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
1881A Private Nicholas Lisle LAND, a 21 year old Selector from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1895 Private William Wallace LAWTON, an 18 year old Grazier from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
1896 Private William Bell LEDLIE, a 20 year old Storekeeper from Normanton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1897 Private Peter John LINNANE, a 25 year old Labourer from Pialba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 November 1917.
1898 Private William Matthew LONGWILL, a 24 year old Station manager from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1918.
1899 Private Leonard Richard MAUDSLEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Couson via Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
1900 Private Edgar Christopher MAYNE, a 24 year old Carter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1904 Private Croxford Cress McDONALD, a 21 year old Miner from Howard, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1902 Private Noel McENIRY, a 30 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1903 Private Richard McGRATH, a 31 year old Engine driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 December 1917.
1930 Private John Joseph McNULTY, a 23 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1917.
1901 Private Charles Andrew MITCHELL, a 19 year old Pupil teacher from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1905 Private Stanley Cecil NEVILL, a 20 year old Furniture maker from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1906 Private Robert NEWTON, a 21 year old Iron dresser from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1907 Private Thomas NORTH, an 18 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
1908 Private John Joseph O'REILLY, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Moombra, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1919.
1909 Private Thomas O'REILLY, a 21 year old Timber getter from Dundas, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.
1910 Private James Ernest PALMER, a 22 year old Railway fireman from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1911 Private Percy Andrew PATTERSON, a 32 year old Teamster from Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1912 Private Alfred Henry POOLE, a 28 year old Engine driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 October 1917.
1913 Private Nathan REEVE, a 24 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1914 Private Herbert ROACH, a 23 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1916 Private James ROBERTSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Wangalpong, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1917 Private John Crawford ROBERTSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
1918 Private Octavius ROSER, a 30 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1915 Private Clive Hall ROSS, a 19 year old Striker from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1919 Private John Henry RYCEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1920 Private John Henry SHORT, a 21 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1923 Private George Ernest SKETCHLEY, a 21 year old Boot maker from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1924 Private Frederick SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
1925 Private Thomas Watson SMITH, a 26 year old Farmer from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1926 Private Frank Leslie Joseph SPOTSWOOD, a 21 year old Farmer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
1927 Private Samuel John STEWART, a 19 year old Bank clerk from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 May 1918.
1928 Private Francis George TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Tiaro, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1929 Private Arthur Morris THOMAS, an 18 year old Dental mechanic from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1931 Private George WALKER, a 22 year old Sawyer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1837 Acting Sergeant Hubert Parker WARING, a 26 year old Fruit Grower from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1933 Private William WEBB, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1934 Private Roy Hubert WILBY, a 19 year old Labourer from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1868 Private Arthur WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Car driver from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
1932 Private Esau WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Motor driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1935 Private George Laurie WOODROW, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1936 Private George YOUNG, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 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, 13th Reinforcements
