Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 28th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney 9 May 1917.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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
3346 Private John Edward ADAMS, a 31 year old Ranchman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3347 Private William Spencer CAMP, a 21 year old Grocers assistant from Herberton, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3348 Private John CLANCY, a 21 year old Stockman from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3349 Private William George CROCKETT, a 32 year old Farmer from Millaa Millaa, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3381 Private Michael James DAY, a 32 year old Shearer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
3373 Private Leonard DOCKERY, an 18 year old Grocer from North Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3351 Private John GANNON, a 46 year old Teamster from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3352 Private William HAASE, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Beenleigh, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
3353 Private Thomas HANFLING, a 29 year old Timber getter from Mt Gravatt, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1917; and subsequently was Discharged, 14 July 1917.
3354 Private Charles Hinson JOHNSON, a 21 year old Carter from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3374 Private Howen JONES, a 21 year old Machinist from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3378 Private Matthew KEEGAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3375 Private Walter Henry Joseph KNOWLES, a 36 year old Labourer from Sanderston Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
3383 Private Matthew David John KUNKEL, a 23 year old Labourer from Spring Bluff, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3356 Private Thomas LARTER, an 18 year old Carter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3384 Private Eric John Simon LIPSTINE, a 16 year old Railway porter from Eagle Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3358 Private Terence Patrick NICHOLLS, a 19 year old Miner from Wolfram Camp, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3386 Private Henry PEARCE, an 18 year old Labourer from North Quay, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3359 Private Robert Pugh PEEL, a 29 year old Ships Cook from Wallsend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
3361 Private Edmund Henry Haldon PHILP, an 18 year old Grazier from Drayton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3362 Private Harold James PIGRAM, a 23 year old Motor driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
3380 Private Cyril Rendall RODERICK, an 18 year old Farmer from Maleny, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3363 Private Arthur William ROGERS, a 35 year old Station manager from Burketown, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3365 Private Richard William SAUNDERS, an 18 year old Farmer from Teven Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3379 Private Henry Bradley SHERIDAN, a 22 year old Carpenter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Accident, 24 January 1918.
3382 Sergeant David Kenneth SMITH, a 25 year old Soldier from Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3368 Private David STRAHAN, a 32 year old Engine driver from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3385 Private Rowland Hamilton THOMPSON, an 18 year old Clerk from Morningside, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3369 Private George TURNER, a 24 year old Labourer from Running Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3370 Private Wilfred TURNER, an 18 year old Labourer from Running Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3371 Private Henry Albert Robertson VENESS, a 26 year old Bank Clerk from Richmond, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3372 Private William Edward WATKIN, a 26 year old Labourer from Rossville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3377 Private Neville Thomas WRIGHT, an 18 year old Farmer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 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, 28th Reinforcements
