Topic: AIF - 3B - 10 LHR
10th LHR, AIF
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section
HMAT A47 Mashobra
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Headquarters Section, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 17 February 1915.
The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 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
541 Private Edward William ARUNDEL, a 32 year old Saddler from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
28 Private William John ATKINSON, a 58 year old Wheelwright & Carpenter from Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
6 Sergeant Cook Frank Lee BACH, a 46 year old Farmer from Donnybrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1916.
37 Batman James Edwin BAX, a 26 year old Teamster from Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
25 Driver Lyell Cecil BEAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
Dr Captain James BENTLEY, a 35 year old Doctor from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
19 Private Henry BERRY, a 22 year old Farmer from Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.
Lieutenant Colonel Noel Murray BRAZIER, a 48 year old Pastoralist from Kirup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
10 Signaller Horace Bertram BREDE, an 18 year old Clerk from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
11 Private John Anderson BROWN, a 19 year old Shop worker from Mt Kokeby, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 October 1919.
510 Private John Hugh BURNS, a 25 year old Carpenter / Salesman from Bordertown, South Australia / Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
32 Driver Daniel BYGRAVES, a 32 year old Butcher from Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
27 Private Thomas James BYRNE, a 43 year old Rail worker from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
382 Driver Frederick William CARTER, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Toodyay, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
12 Private George Frederick CARTHEW, a 20 year old Rail porter from Ovensdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
29 Private Frank Marshall DOBBIN, a 36 year old Steward from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
1 Regimental Sergeant Major James William EVERINGTON, a 44 year old Soldier, Army and Instructional Staff from Highgate Hill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
8 Sergeant (Saddler) Ernest Robert FITT, a 24 year old Saddler from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
30 Private James FITZMAURICE, a 23 year old Stockman from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
22 Driver Frederick Leopold FRASER, a 25 year old Pearler from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.
35 Private William GILBERT, a 23 year old Farmer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.
24 Driver Rupert George GUNN, a 26 year old Drover from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
524 Private Herbert HALLETT, a 22 year old Farmer from York, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.
5 Trumpeter Sergeant Frederick William HAY, a 37 year old Surveyors assistant from Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
508 Corporal Charles Robert HEPPINGSTONE, a 28 year old Pastoralist from Brunswick Junction, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
3 Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant Montague Charles HYATT, a 32 year old Soldier, Remount Depot from Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
Captain Robert Edward JACKSON, a 29 year old Soldier / A&I staff from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1920.
119 Orderly Room Sergeant Neil Sydney LANCET, a 27 year old Secretary from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
7 Sergeant Signaller Reginald LEGGE, a 24 year old Theatre manager from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 January 1917.
Major Alan Joseph LOVE, a 42 year old Accountant from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Discharged in Egypt, 13 February 1919.
20 Private Joseph David LOWN, a 21 year old Labourer from Sandwell, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
31 Private Beresford McMAHON, a 32 year old Farmer from Repertory Theatre Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
26 Private John Flood NAGLE, a 33 year old Auctioneer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
509 Private William Henry PESCUD, a 36 year old Labourer from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 November 1915.
461 Driver Raymond QUARTERMAINE, a 21 year old Labourer from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
134 Private Thomas Edward RAINE, a 35 year old Mercers assistant from Armadale, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
14 Signaller Norman John REGAN, an 18 year old Telegraph operator from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
Honorary Captain Walter Charles ROBINSON, a 45 year old Railway official from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1915.
2 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant George ROSEVEAR, a 41 year old Soldier, Army and Instructional Staff from Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 March 1918.
15 Signaller Bertram SIMPSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
17 Signaller Hubert ULRICH, a 24 year old Pearler from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 November 1919.
540 Signaller Claude Henry VAUTIN, a 25 year old Softgoods man from Yuin Station, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1920.
18 Signaller Ebenezer WARD, a 24 year old Draper from Bridgetown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
Vet Captain Edward Alexander WESTON, a 37 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
511 Private Robert Wray WOODS, an 18 year old Jockey from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
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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:
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section
