Topic: AIF - 4B - 11 LHR
11th LHR, AIF
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 20 August 1915.
The HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 8,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 August 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
873 Private William Albert BARNES, a 35 year old Stockman from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
Lieutenant Percy Royd BARRON, a 29 year old Teacher from Bauple via Liard, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
837 Private Reginald English BUDD, a 27 year old Stockman from Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
858 Private Daniel BURKE, a 38 year old Engineer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
836 Private James Wallace CONNORS, a 23 year old Stockman from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
835 Private Alexander DONALDSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 September 1918.
846 Private Alexander Mark DOWNIE, a 33 year old Labourer from St Ives Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
845 Private Thomas GALVIN, a 24 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
850 Private Harold GIBBON, a 29 year old Surveyor assistant from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.
862 Private James GUNSTON, a 21 year old Stockman from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
847 Private George Timothy HANNAN, a 39 year old Well borer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
871 Private William HARRIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
861 Private Leslie HATFIELD, a 22 year old Station hand from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
833 Private Henry Lewis HEILBRONN, a 26 year old Mill worker from Eromanga, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
857 Private John Frederick HOWARDE, a 25 year old Stockman from Yaamba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.
831 Private William Michael Francis IVORY, a 23 year old Stockman from Baroona Hill Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
868 Private John Malcolm LEDLIE, a 19 year old Accountant from Herberton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
864 Private Malachi LENIHAN, a 26 year old Surveyor from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
843 Private William LONG, a 19 year old Labourer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
863 Private Hector MacINTOSH, a 23 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
869 Private Maurice William MARNAME, a 21 year old Farmer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
842 Private Alexander McLEAN, a 24 year old Miner from Outtrim, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
867 Private Harold Waldron MERRITT, a 35 year old Traveller from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
839 Private Michael John PARKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
841 Private Alexander Learmonth PATERSON, a 28 year old Station hand from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 November 1918.
856 Private Morton John PERRY, a 27 year old Grazier from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
866 Private Abel Sydney POINTON, a 26 year old Stockman from Hamilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
865 Private Percy Charles POINTON, a 26 year old Manager from Hamilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
853 Private George Alexander RAE, a 24 year old Station hand from Mt Ubi, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
849 Private Lewis David ROBERTS, a 23 year old Butcher from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
872 Private Frank Venton RUTHENBERG, a 27 year old Labourer from Millchester, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
832 Private George Stanley SKUSE, a 20 year old Shop assistant from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 16 January 1917.
859 Private Henry William SMITH, a 28 year old Stockman from Smithfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
870 Private Leslie SMOOTHY, a 19 year old Baker from Pinelands via Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
840 Private Harold Rowton STEVENS, a 25 year old Farmer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.
854 Private William Purnell WEBB, an 18 year old Farmer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
848 Private Samuel John WELLS, a 29 year old Labourer from Rosewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
852 Private Thomas John WOODS, a 37 year old Farmer from Wallacedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 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:
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group
