Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A67 Orsova 11 March 1916.
The HMAT A67 Orsova weighed 12,036 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 28 February 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
2146 Private Benjamin Arthur ANDREWS, a 32 year old Drover from Nebine via Cunnamulla. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
Lieutenant Alistair ARCHER, a 25 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2148 Private Ernest Walker BAKER, a 30 year old Farmer from Bowling Alley Pt Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2149 Private John George Kingsborough BELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Forest Springs via Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2254 Private Alfred BENNY, a 24 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2150 Acting Corporal Alfred Edward BOURNE, a 28 year old Grocer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
2151 Acting Sergeant Fred Dudley BRANGHAM, a 29 year old Grazier from Kaiyuta via Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.
2152 Private Stanley BRENNAN, a 30 year old Drover from Marylands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 February 1919.
2153 Private Wilfred John BRIMBLECOMBE, an 18 year old Farmer from Forrest Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2253 Private Frederick Clarence BROWN, an 18 year old Drover from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2252 Private William John BROWN, a 20 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2155 Private William BULFIN, an 18 year old Labourer from Nobby, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2154 Private Ruben BULL, a 19 year old Farm hand from Preston, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2156 Private William BUNT, a 36 year old Labourer from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
2157 Private Thomas Leslie BYERS, a 21 year old Tailor from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2256 Private James Edward CAMERON, a 19 year old Printer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2167 Private John CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Labourer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 January 1917.
2158 Private Peter CARMODY, a 38 year old Labourer from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2251 Private George William CARPENTER, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2168 Private John Edward CARR, a 28 year old Storekeeper from Halifax, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2161 Private Angus Bruce CARTEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Nana Glen via Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2166 Private John James CAVANAGH, a 22 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
2162 Acting Corporal Albert Arthur CHARD, an 18 year old Farmer from Goomburra, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 December 1917.
2163 Private John Alfred CONNEW, a 28 year old Labourer from Wyarra via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
2169 Private William John CONNOR, an 18 year old Storekeeper from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
2164 Private Arthur COULTER, a 27 year old Farmer from North Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2165 Private Alexander John CRISP, a 26 year old Labourer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2250 Private Frederick CURRIE, a 24 year old Fitter from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 September 1919.
2170 Private James DOBE, a 26 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2172 Private Herbert Albert DONOVAN, a 30 year old Farmer from Omanama, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2174 Acting Sergeant Hunter FINLAY, a 22 year old Butcher from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 March 1918.
2175 Acting Corporal Vivian Cyril FOOT, a 22 year old Grazier from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2176 Private Jack Hughie Belmore FRASER, a 22 year old Stockman from Georgetown, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2177 Private George Edward FULLER, a 21 year old Farmer from Gracemere via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2178 Private Roy GEORGE, an 18 year old Stockman from Cargoom via Pentland, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 November 1917.
2184 Private James GERAGHTY, an 18 year old Stockman from Thornville via Oakey, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2179 Private William GILBERT, a 33 year old Miner from Mt Pleasant, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2180 Private Alfred William GOFF, a 19 year old Groom from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2181 Private Septimus Laws GOFTON, a 29 year old Tailor from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 February 1919.
2182 Private Douglas GORDON, a 19 year old Labourer from Greenmount via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2183 Private Kenneth GORDON, an 18 year old Porter from Greenmount via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2257 Private Thorval Oluf HANSEN, a 19 year old Farmer from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2191 Private Horace HEMSLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2190 Private George Knight HERRON, a 25 year old Stockrider from Yingerbay, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
2187 Private Sidney HOLYER, a 30 year old Butcher from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2185 Private Herbert Edward HORSWOOD, a 23 year old Labourer from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2186 Private Thomas Samuel HORSWOOD, a 20 year old Labourer from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2189 Private Charles Montease HUGHES, a 19 year old Farmer Labourer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1918.
2188 Private William Walter HUGHES, a 23 year old Farmer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2192 Private Arthur Algernon IRBY, a 25 year old Farmer from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2193 Private John William Joseph JAMES, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
2194 Private Roy JARRETT, an 18 year old Labourer from Bellingen River. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
2195 Private Cyril Jack JONES, a 20 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2196 Private Gilbert Sydney KEENE, a 22 year old Farmer from Kincora via Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2258 Private Lewis Alfred KENNETT, a 24 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2198 Private Henry KIRKMAN, a 19 year old Stockman from Calliope stn via Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2199 Private James KIRKMAN, a 22 year old Stockman from Hamilton Creek Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2200 Private Walter LEAROYD, an 18 year old Tailor from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2201 Private Robert LISLE, a 19 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2261 Private Leonard LYON, a 25 year old Painter from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2203 Private Archibald George MADDISON, a 21 year old Farmer from Yangan, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2204 Private Sydney Thomas Edward MANCKTELOW, an 18 year old Farmer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
2205 Private Stanley MAYNE, a 21 year old Station hand from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1918.
2206 Private Charles Steele McALPINE, a 24 year old Stockman from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 January 1919.
2207 Private Bruce Kingsley McINTYRE, a 26 year old Shearer from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 November 1919.
2215 Private Leslie McPHAIL, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2208 Private Percy MILLER, a 24 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
2209 Private James MOLONEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Landsborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2210 Private Patrick MONAGHAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Sharrow via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2212 Private James MOSLEY, a 27 year old Miner from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.
2217 Private Hugh MOUGHTY, a 40 year old Insurance inspector from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2213 Private Harold john MUNDON, an 18 year old Labourer from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2216 Private Michael Ernest MURPHY, a 32 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2262 Private Archibald Alfred MURRAY, a 29 year old Horse dealer from Chermside, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1916.
2219 Private James Henry NORRIS, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2221 Private Frederick Charles O'BRIEN, a 36 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2220 Private Maurice Edward O'CONNOR, a 22 year old Labourer from Munga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2222 Private Reginald John OXENHAM, a 26 year old Labourer from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2223 Acting Sergeant Arthur Robert French OXFORD, a 33 year old Machinist from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
2224 Private Arthur PEARCE, a 22 year old Farmer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 September 1918.
2225 Private George PERRY, a 35 year old Labourer from Blackwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2226 Private Robert PITCEATHLY, a 22 year old Labourer from Peachy, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2227 Private Alexander POPE, an 18 year old Farm hand from Brigalow, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2228 Private Thomas PRITCHARD, a 41 year old Labourer from Burne Siding, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2233 Private Joseph Bernard RADCLIFFE, a 28 year old Drover from Pampas, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2229 Private Thomas John RADCLIFFE, a 20 year old Farmer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.
2232 Private James REARDON, a 23 year old Farmer from Coaldale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914?; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2230 Private Daniel Thomas REGAN, a 19 year old Stockman from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2231 Private Joseph James ROSS, a 20 year old Motor driver from Prairie, Queensland. He enlisted on 28-101-5 ; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2235 Private Cyril Clement SCHWENKE, a 20 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2236 Private George Albert SHAW, a 19 year old Farmer from Morningside, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2237 Private Thomas SMELTZER, a 19 year old Drover from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2239 Private Henry SOMERFIELD, an 18 year old Labourer from Yangan, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2238 Private William James STEELE, an 18 year old Labourer from Fortitude Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2240 Private Robert William Pellow STEVENS, an 18 year old Station hand from Calliope, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2241 Private William Lorne STIRLING, a 22 year old Farmer from Jimbour, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2234 Private Albert Henry STREETER, a 27 year old Trainer from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2246 Private Neil Ernest Albert THORNE, a 22 year old Stockman from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
2244 Private Levi Joseph TOMPKINS, a 22 year old Farmer from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2245 Private Cecil Floyd TOPP, a 30 year old Grazier from Condamine, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 April 1919.
Lieutenant Leslie Gordon TROUT, a 25 year old Grazier from Capella, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.
2260 Private Raymond Francis WEBB, a 24 year old Stockman from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 April 1917.
2248 Private James WILSON, a 22 year old Baker from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 1 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, 15th Reinforcements
