Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 24th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 24th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A1 Hymettus 3 February 1917.
The HMAT A1 Hymettus weighed 4,606 tons with an average cruise speed of 11.5 knots or 21.3 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 May 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
3109 Private Frederick William BOHRDT, a 19 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3108 Private Colin George BURROWS, a 36 year old Jockey from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
3129 Private Harry Mulga CHAPMAN, a 23 year old Grazier from Dinton Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
3110 Private James Henry COWAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Amby, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 June 1919.
3112 Private Edward Cameron DIXON, a 23 year old Miner from Nebo, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3107 Private Aubrey Tom Johnstone ELCOATE, a 33 year old Clerk from Hamilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
3118 Private Peter Aitkin FORSTER, a 25 year old Hairdresser from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3114 Private Terence Joseph GANZER, a 21 year old Police from Murphys Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3117 Private William GOLDEN, a 29 year old Stockman from Yeulba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3119 Private William HARKIN, a 26 year old Miner from Newton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3111 Private Thomas HARRIS, a 19 year old Horse driver from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3121 Private Thomas William JONES, a 25 year old Carpenter from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3116 Private Charles Roy KAYE, a 21 year old Clerk from Taringa, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3139 Private Gwydir KENNIFF, a 22 year old Farmer from Willow Bend, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 July 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1917.
3115 Private Michael Joseph KINEAVY, a 47 year old Boundary rider from Rocky Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
3123 Private Joseph McCANN, a 23 year old Horse driver from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3124 Private Stanley Gordon McDONALD, a 19 year old Iron monger from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3122 Private John Hill MELVILLE, a 23 year old Ploughman from Halifax, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
3120 Private Henry James MORRIS, a 28 year old Farmer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3138 Private Walter Robert MORRIS, a 26 year old Farmer from West Haldon via Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
3125 Private Samuel Lauder Capie PERRIE, a 22 year old Miner from Blair Athol, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 May 1916; and subsequently was Discharged, 17 April 1917.
3132 Private James SHELVEY, a 24 year old Jockey from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
3131 Private Charles SMITH, a 28 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
3130 Private Frederick George Leslie SMITH, a 25 year old Bank clerk from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3128 Private Richard Robert SMITH, a 24 year old Labourer from Peeramon, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3113 Private Cecil STEVENS, a 23 year old Farmer from Stanwell, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
3106 Sergeant William Edward TAYLOR, a 25 year old Stock Inspector from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3126 Private Leslie Arthur TROTT, a 21 year old Bus driver from Carlton Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3134 Private Walter WATERS, a 28 year old Farmer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3135 Private Percy WHELAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
3136 Private James Victor WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Carpenter from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
3137 Private John Martin WOODS, a 33 year old Stockman from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
3127 Private William Harold Leslie WYATT, a 22 year old Miner from Appletree Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 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, 24th Reinforcements
