Topic: AIF - 4B - 11 LHR
11th LHR, AIF
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 16 August 1915.
The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 1918.
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
914 Private Ernest ALEXANDER, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
916 Private Bertie Gerald BARRETT, a 35 year old Selector from Frances, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.
917 Private Vivian Thomas BARTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
919 Private Percy BOOTH, a 26 year old Stockman from Zillmere, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
915 Private John BYRON, a 39 year old Agent from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
921 Private John COGHLAN, a 29 year old Teamster from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
922 Private Robert COOPER, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
920 Private Frank Edward COSTON, a 26 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
923 Private James Joseph COYNE, a 23 year old Labourer from Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
947 Private Matt DAKIN, a 22 year old Manager from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
926 Private William George DODD, a 26 year old Farmer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
924 Private Thomas Michael DOLAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.
925 Private Terence DUNN, a 21 year old Station hand from Freeling, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
928 Private Dennis FOX, a 25 year old Miner from Tolga, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
929 Private Arthur FURNESS, a 44 year old Labourer from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
927 Private Arthur FURNESS, a 35 year old Farrier from Hermit Park via Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
949 Private Herbert James GASKILL, a 31 year old Carpenter from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
930 Private Ellis Richard GILMAN, a 41 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.
931 Private Charles Frank HOBSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Caboolture, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
950 Private Henry John JONES, a 31 year old Shearer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
948 Private Percy Carrington LEGGATT, a 24 year old Bucher from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
933 Private Clarence Albert LOWE, a 23 year old Shearer from Frederickton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
Lieutenant George Stuart MACKRELL, a 25 year old Farmer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
936 Private James Alexander MAHONEY, a 19 year old Stockman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
911 Private John McCARTHY, a 24 year old Labourer from Rocklea, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
934 Private James McLEAN, a 24 year old Jockey from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
557 Private William Thomas MOYLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
951 Private Kenneth Andrew MUDGE, a 19 year old Labourer from Tate Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 April 1917.
935 Private Francis James MURRAY, a 32 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
938 Private Jens Christian PETERSEN, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
940 Private Joseph Marshall RAMSEY, a 22 year old Stockman from Springbrook, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
939 Private Daniel Allen RILEY, a 19 year old Farmhand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
952 Private Percy McDonald ROBERTS, a 25 year old Engine driver from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 November 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
943 Private Patrick Joseph SLATTERY, a 21 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
953 Private Alfred Allen SMITH, a 26 year old Teamster from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
941 Private John Alexander STEIN, a 27 year old Labourer Farmer from Torwood via Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
942 Private William Edward STEVENSON, a 22 year old Maker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
945 Private Robert WILLIAMSON, a 32 year old Bucher from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
944 Private Joseph WILSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
599 Private Clifford Arnold ZACHARIAH, a 22 year old Gardener from Mount Lofty, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 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:
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group