Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 31 January 1916.
The HMAT A62 Wandilla weighed 7,785 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and during her service by mainly Australian crews. The Wandilla was leased by the Commonwealth until 24 January 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
2092 Private Bertie ATFIELD, a 22 year old Farmer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 November 1918.
1999 Private Joseph Edward BAKER, an 18 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1992 Acting Corporal William Charles BALL, a 19 year old Carpenter from Norman Park East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1993 Private Frederick John BARTON, a 30 year old Horse breaker from Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1994 Private Edward Basil BOZIER, an 18 year old Porter from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2084 Private Charles Victor BROSTER aka Harry WATTS, an 18 year old Cycle worker from Chermside, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1920.
1997 Private Richard BROWN, a 34 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1998 Private William BROWN, a 43 year old Stockman from Rolleston, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1994 Private John Galloway BURCHILL, a 20 year old Labourer from Lake Cootharaba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1996 Private Horace BUXTON, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2004 Private John CARBERRY, a 23 year old Farmer from Limpinwood Tweed River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1917.
2008 Private James Henry CHARLES, a 22 year old Butcher from Stanwell, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2001 Private Joseph COLEMAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2000 Private James COLQUHOUN, a 22 year old Painter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2002 Private John Patrick CONNOR, a 20 year old Farmer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2007 Private Colin Stewart COOK, a 20 year old Inspector from Burringbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2005 Private Cecil Angus CORBETT, a 22 year old Stockman from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2003 Private John COX, a 22 year old Stockman from Copperfield via Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2006 Private Leo CRAWFORD, an 18 year old Farmer from Oakey, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2014 Private Joseph DALLON, a 21 year old Telephone mechanic from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
2013 Private William DARLING, a 42 year old Labourer from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
2012 Private Malcolm Barker DINGWALL, a 24 year old Stockman from Roughit, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2011 Private John Joseph DOPSON, a 34 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.
2010 Private Cecil George DORMAN, an 18 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2009 Private Ernest Christian DUTTON, a 25 year old Hammer driver from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
2017 Private John FERNANDEZ, a 25 year old Carter from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2018 Private Charles John FISHER, a 28 year old Labourer from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
2019 Private Eric Gilson FOXTON, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2016 Private Reginald John FRANCIS, a 21 year old Station overseer from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2015 Private Walter Richard Edward FREDERICKS, a 23 year old Carter from Alstonville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
2020 Private William Bruce George FRENCH, an 18 year old Clerk from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
2024 Private Arthur Henry Archibald GIBBS, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2023 Private Percival GIBBS, a 19 year old Compositor from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2022 Private Archie Dickson Lockhart GIBSON, a 19 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2021 Private Charles Frederick GREENWOOD, a 22 year old Stockman from Richmond, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.
2025 Private John Thomas GRIFFIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Crystal Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 July 1917.
2026 Private John Charles Sutton HAMILTON, a 22 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
2035 Private Charles Percival HARDY, an 18 year old Inspector of stock from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2032 Private Herbert Victor HARVEY, a 23 year old Grocer from Ingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2029 Private James Lindsay HEATH, a 21 year old Dairyman from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2033 Private Leo Victor HENNESSEY, a 19 year old Station overseer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2031 Private William James HOARE, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2028 Private Victor Henry William HOERLEIN, an 18 year old Grocer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2030 Private Harold Michael HOGAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Bergen Station, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
2034 Private James William HOLCRAFT, a 28 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2027 Private William Edward HULBERT, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.
2036 Private Benjamin Thomas JONES, a 34 year old Station hand from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2037 Private Charles William JONES, a 25 year old Station hand from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1991 Acting Sergeant Peter Martin JORGENSEN, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Chelona, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2038 Private William Henry Harold KIRKLAND, an 18 year old Farmer from Bungawalbyn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2094 Private John KNOX, a 24 year old Boot maker from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.
2041 Private Henry Cecil LEA, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.
2040 Private Frederick LEDGER, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1917.
2045 Private John LEEN, a 23 year old Miner from Wolfram Camp, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2039 Private Cyril Henry LEWIS, a 21 year old Station hand from Noorama Station, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.
2042 Private Milton LUCAS, a 22 year old Labourer from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2044 Private John Kevin LYNAM, a 26 year old Labourer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2043 Private Michael Joseph LYNAM, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 October 1917.
2047 Private Andrew MacKIE, a 21 year old Lorry man from Lutwyche, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
2048 Private Thomas MacKIE, a 23 year old Lengthsman from Harlin, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2046 Private John Hugh MAHER, a 22 year old Railway worker from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.
2058 Private Eugene MAHONEY, a 31 year old Labourer from Bowen Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1917.
2053 Private Joseph William MARSON, an 18 year old Student from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2052 Private Lowson Emanuel MARSON, a 31 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
Second Lieutenant Frederick MARTYR, a 31 year old Stock buyer from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1916.
2056 Private Charles Sebra MAYNE, a 21 year old Labourer from Sapphire town, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2057 Private Duncan William McKINLAY, a 19 year old Labourer from Bell via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2051 Private Sydney McKINNON, a 26 year old Ironworker from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2054 Private Patrick Joseph McMAHON, a 29 year old Cheese maker from Abigne, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2049 Private Herbert George MILTON, a 22 year old Labourer from New Market, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2092 Private Francis Michael MOY, an 18 year old Grazier from Macalister via Jimbone, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 24 April 1918.
2050 Private Thomas MURRAY, a 23 year old Farmer from Cordalba, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1921.
2055 Private James MURTHA, an 18 year old Clerk from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2059 Private Leopold NICHOLLS, an 18 year old Labourer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
Second Lieutenant Norman Alexander NICOLSON, a 30 year old Grazier from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 May 1919.
2061 Private Reginald OGILVY, a 37 year old Farmer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 August 1917.
2060 Private John William O'REILLY, a 44 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
2062 Private Charles PAGE, a 25 year old Butcher from Hill View, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
2063 Private Harold Joseph PEARSON, an 18 year old Station hand from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
2067 Private Philip Alfred PENNY, a 21 year old Labourer from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2065 Private Colin PHIPPS, a 25 year old Station overseer from Mt Bismarck, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2064 Private Robert Beatie PORTER, a 42 year old Farmer from Yarraman, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2068 Private Victor John RHODES, a 19 year old Motor mechanic from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
2073 Private George Harold RICE, a 19 year old Butcher from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2069 Private Ernest Charles RITCHIE, a 21 year old Shop Assist from Tweed River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
2070 Private James Mcdonald ROBERTSON, a 25 year old Carter from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
2072 Private William RYAN, a 24 year old Hall porter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2071 Private William RYAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2078 Private Norman Charles Robert SEXTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Magill, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2076 Private Bernard Edward SHAMBROOK, a 19 year old Butcher from Pimlico, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2074 Private Albert SOUTHAM, a 26 year old Tailer-out sawmill from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 September 1918.
2077 Private Albert STOKES, a 22 year old Farmer from Munbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
2075 Private John SUMMERS, a 23 year old Labourer from Eden Creek Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
2081 Private James TAPPENDEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Mt Larcom, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2079 Private Albert Wallace THOMPSON, a 23 year old Drover from Wana, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.
2082 Private Sydney Jack WAKE, a 21 year old Carter from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
2085 Private Arthur Ebenezer WARD, a 26 year old Stockman from Turn Turn Eneo, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2083 Private Herbert Crook WATT, a 39 year old Shearer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 October 1918.
2088 Private William Henry WESTAWAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Moggill, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 December 1917.
2087 Private William Clarke WILKINS, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Tyalgum, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2090 Private Clifford Rupert WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Wheelwright from Cedar Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2086 Private William Louis WILLIS, a 24 year old Farmer from Meringandan, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2095 Private Peter YESBERG, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Harlaxton, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1919.
2091 Private William Clement ZOLLNER, a 39 year old Engine driver from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 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, 14th Reinforcements
