Topic: AIF - 3B - 10 LHR
10th LHR, AIF
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcements, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A20 Hororata 1 October 1915.
The HMAT A20 Hororata weighed 9,400 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 11 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
1229 Private Francis Owen BAIN, a 19 year old Orchard hand from Bridgetown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1230 Private William George BARRETT, a 24 year old Sleeper cutter from Capel, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1231 Private Christopher CAIN, a 19 year old Farmer from Thompsons Brook, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1232 Private Paul Raymond CARLYON, an 18 year old Clerk from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1918.
1233 Private Charles Cecil CAVE, a 22 year old Mechanic from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 August 1917.
1234 Private Norman CHEETHAM, a 19 year old Farmer from Kumminin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 July 1917.
1235 Private Alexander John CLARK, a 39 year old Prospector from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1236 Private Eric Allen CLARKE, a 26 year old Rubber planter from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
1237 Private John DENNISON, a 19 year old Farmer from Maylands, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1238 Private Alfred Ernest EMMINS, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Northampton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1239 Private Albert Edward ETHERTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Northampton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
1240 Private Noel Archibald FORDHAM, a 21 year old Station Overseer from Boolardy Stn Murchison, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.
1241 Private Arthur Ernest FURLONG, a 35 year old Rail Porter from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1242 Private John William GRAY, a 38 year old Shoe smith / Imperial Reservist from York, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
1243 Private Eric Harold HAWTIN, an 18 year old Clerk from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 10 December 1916.
1244 Private Herbert Henry HODDINOTT, a 21 year old Plumber from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1245 Private Willy HOLLINGS, a 24 year old Butcher from Marble Bar, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 26 November 1918.
Lieutenant Albert HOPKINS, a 37 year old Teacher from Stirling, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1246 Private Christopher Leslie HOUGH, a 24 year old Traveller from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 August 1916.
1247 Private Arthur Blackford HYDE, a 22 year old Farmer from Dalwallinu, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1248 Private William Hill HYDE, a 25 year old Farmer from Dalwallinu, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
1249 Private Percy Alexander JACK, a 20 year old Clerk from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1250 Private William Thomas JACKMAN, a 24 year old Grazier from Wallal, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 19 September 1919.
1251 Private Glen Roy KING, a 24 year old Teamster from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1252 Private Terence LONERGAN, a 21 year old Farrier from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
1278 Private William John MARTIN, an 18 year old Brick worker from Armadale, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1254 Private John MASON, a 33 year old Labourer from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1255 Private Reginald Edward MAYWOOD, a 22 year old Teamster from Bridgetown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 May 1918.
1261 Private Leslie Rutherford McCORMICK, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Williams via Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
1262 Private Alwynne Robert McMASTER, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Victoria Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1256 Private Robert Wolford MIDDLEDITCH, a 23 year old Labourer from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1257 Private John MILEY, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1228 Acting Corporal Eric Alexander MILLER, a 23 year old Farmer from Thompsons Brook via Donnybrook, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1258 Private Ernest Albert MILLS, a 31 year old Pipe Setter from North Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1259 Private William Henry MILROY, a 23 year old Labourer from Broomhill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1260 Private Leslie Wylie MOORE, a 28 year old Orchardist from Bridgetown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1263 Private Timothy John O'CONNELL, a 21 year old Warder from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1264 Private William Christopher O'MARA, a 37 year old Jockey from West Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
1265 Private Vincent Leo PARKER, a 35 year old Farmer from Finbar, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
1266 Private Albert Edward PEILL, a 25 year old Labourer from King Street off Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1267 Private Henry Vere POULETT-HARRIS, a 42 year old Mine Overseer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1268 Private Benjamin POUNTNEY, a 26 year old Farmer from Burekup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.
1269 Private Milo Arthur PRINCE, a 20 year old Farmer from Popanyinning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1270 Private Edgar Frank RICHARDSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Jam Creek Broomhill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1271 Private William Manuel RING, a 25 year old Farm Hand from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1227 Acting Corporal John Graham SANDILANDS, a 32 year old Fitter from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1918.
1272 Private Henry William SMEDLEY, a 26 year old Mechanic from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1273 Private William George SMITH, a 21 year old Farm labourer from Langwell via Broomhill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1226 Acting Sergeant Arthur Wyatt Miles THOMPSON, a 34 year old Pearler from Broome, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.
1274 Private Percy TUCKER, a 21 year old Farmer from Kumminin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.
1275 Private Gordon Theodore William UPHAM, an 18 year old Clerk from Victoria Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1276 Private Frederick Wicknea WATERHOUSE, a 19 year old Farmer from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.
1279 Private Charles WELLS, a 19 year old Station hand from Mt Magnet, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1277 Private David Roy WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Teamster from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 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:
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, 9th Reinforcements
