Topic: AIF - 3B - 10 LHR
10th LHR, AIF
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcements, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A32 Themistocles 13 October 1915.
The HMAT A32 Themistocles weighed 11,231 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 20 October 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
1304 Lance Corporal Phillip Selwyn ALLEN, a 40 year old Stockman from East Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 November 1917.
1305 Private William Thomas ARMSTRONG, a 24 year old Farmer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 9 November 1919.
1306 Private John Richard BARRY, a 21 year old Pipe Cutter from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1307 Private Willis Henry BEEVER, a 28 year old Sewerage Inspector from South Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
1308 Private James Robert BLACK, a 25 year old Farmer from East Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1309 Private Robert Henry BONEHAM, a 21 year old Fireman from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
1310 Private Henry Philips BOSTOCK, a 20 year old Farmer from Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1311 Lance Corporal John BREMNER, a 22 year old Farmer from Beverley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
1312 Private Robert BRENNAN, a 30 year old Labourer from Waroona, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1918.
1313 Private Edward John CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1314 Private Herbert CARROLL, a 30 year old Labourer from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
1315 Private Montrose James COOPER, a 35 year old Carriage Builder from Mt Barker, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
1316 Private Basil Morton CRAIG, a 22 year old Farmer from York, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1317 Private George Edward DILWORTH, a 37 year old Seaman from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1318 Private Ralph Ernest DISHER, a 30 year old Bank Accountant from Carnarvon, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1319 Private William ELLIS, a 22 year old Farmer from Augusta, Western Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1320 Private Robert James FENN, a 43 year old Horse trainer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1321 Private Frank Francis FORBES, a 25 year old Labourer from Albany, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
1322 Private George Vincent FOSBERRY, a 26 year old Station Hand from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
1323 Private Douglas Charles FOULKES-TAYLOR, a 25 year old Farmer from Woodside, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1324 Private Thomas Bertram GEORGE, an 18 year old Bush worker from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1325 Private William Mervyn GOULD, a 19 year old Car Builder from West Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1326 Private James HEGGERTY, a 19 year old Butcher from Williams, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1327 Private Herbert HEMME, a 27 year old Labourer from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1328 Private Richard Goldsmith HUMMERSTON, a 22 year old Stockman from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1330 Private Charles David Frederick JONES, a 20 year old Stockman from South Boulder, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.
1329 Private John JONES, a 19 year old Farmer from Chidlows Well, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1331 Private Thomas Clement Hayward JUDGE, a 26 year old Motor Expert from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1332 Private Reginald Sandford KING, an 18 year old Warehouse man from Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
1333 Private Wilfred KNIGHT, a 27 year old Sleeper hewer from Doulin River, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.
1334 Private Arthur Herbert LEAHY, a 26 year old Horse Driver from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1335 Private Phillip Charles LEEMING, a 21 year old Farmer from Rockcliffe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1336 Private Walter Frederick LIDDELOW, a 20 year old Butcher from Balbarrup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1337 Private William George LYSTER, a 22 year old Mental Attendant from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
1338 Private William MADDERN, a 28 year old Milkman from Westonia, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1339 Private Fernley Reith MAIDMENT, a 21 year old Farm Hand from Henley Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1340 Private William Clarence MARTIN, a 24 year old Sleeper Cutter from Kelmscott, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1342 Private Gilbert Armitage McINTOSH, a 28 year old Blacksmith from North Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1343 Private Robert McMILLAN, a 24 year old Farmer from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1341 Private Harry MERCER, a 41 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1344 Private Robert Burley NOTTAGE, a 20 year old Farmer from Tammin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1345 Private Alexander Thomas O'NEILL, a 20 year old Labourer from Mt Barker, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1346 Private Harold Kingsley OVERTON, a 24 year old Storeman from Midland, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Warren Clive PALMER, a 27 year old Engineer from Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1347 Private Walter Samuel PETTIT, a 27 year old Horse Breaker from Morningfield, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 February 1917.
1301 Provisional Sergeant Hector Gerald PIESSE, a 20 year old Farmer from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
1302 Provisional Corporal Oswald RYALL, a 28 year old Farmer from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1303 Provisional Corporal Henry Harold STAFFORD, a 24 year old Farmer from East Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.
1348 Private Victor Sewell TAYLOR, a 28 year old Farmer from Wallwalling Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.
1349 Private John Stanley TURTON, a 23 year old Clerk from Cannington, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1350 Private Donovan Henry Roy VIVEASH, a 25 year old Farmer from Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 September 1918.
1351 Private John WARD, a 25 year old Stockman from Wiluna, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1352 Private George Leatham WEAVER, a 23 year old Farmer from Beverley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 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, 10th Reinforcements
