Topic: AIF - 4B - 11 LHR
11th LHR, AIF
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Mashobra Group
HMAT A47 Mashobra
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements Mashobra Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 4 October 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
1158 Private Walter George AINSWORTH, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.
1157 Private George Vincent AYRE, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1745 Private John BAIN, a 26 year old Carpenter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.
1159 Private Ray Wesley BARKER, a 26 year old Manager from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1232 Private Richard David BARNES, a 29 year old Overseer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1165 Private Robert BOLAND, a 29 year old Labourer from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1166 Private Horace BRAHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 October 1918.
1151 Private Reginald Ernest BROOKS, a 21 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
1163 Private Harold John BROWN, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1162 Private John Warner BROWN, an 18 year old Farmer from Redbourne, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
1164 Private William Fleming BROWN, a 25 year old Groom from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
1161 Private Robert Alexander BURGESS, a 23 year old Grazier from Lochiel, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1160 Private Thomas Sinclair BURGESS, a 25 year old Farmer from Lochiel, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 January 1918.
1274 Private John James BYRNES, a 19 year old Farmhand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
1167 Private William CAREY, a 27 year old Teacher from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted at some unknown date ; and did not embark. He was discharged prior to, 4 October 1915.
1170 Private Edwin Ashleigh Russell Reginald CONNOR, an 18 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1284 Private Edwin Thomas DAVEY, a 23 year old Farmer from Ardrossan, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1229 Private Ernest Thomas DENTON, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Nobby, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1175 Private Daryl James Gilchrist DODDS, a 25 year old Policeman from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
1172 Private Albert William DONOVAN, a 22 year old Grazier from Legume via Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1171 Private Walter Henry DONOVAN, a 21 year old Grazier from Legume, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1173 Private William Henry DOYLE, a 20 year old Labourer from PO Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1178 Private Patrick Bernard DWYER, a 21 year old Butcher from Lion Creek via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.
1174 Private Patrick James DWYER, a 20 year old Farmer from Marookna, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1177 Private Alexander DYNES, a 42 year old Miner from Westgarth, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1183 Private Albany EDMONSON, a 33 year old Butcher from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
2402 Private David Fraser FAIRWEATHER, a 26 year old Stockman Station hand from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1179 Private George FALLON, a 29 year old Saw miller from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1916.
1182 Private William FERGUSON, a 43 year old Butcher from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1180 Private Percy Joseph FOLEY, a 27 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
1181 Private William Bateman FORSTER, a 19 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1917.
1184 Private Henry George GAY, a 19 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 July 1919.
1231 Private Arthur Thomas GEORGE, a 23 year old Horse driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 13 May 1919.
1185 Private Arthur Lloyd GUYTHER, a 28 year old Carter from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1186 Private William John HALL, a 27 year old Shoe smith from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1193 Private William Gordon HARDGRAVE, a 24 year old Carpenter from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1191 Private George Ernest HARDY, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
1190 Private Charles Marchant HOOPER, a 22 year old Farmer from Memerambi, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1188 Private Burnett Francis HUGHES, a 22 year old Stockman from Mulgildie, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1187 Private Walter Frank HUMPHRIES, a 29 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
Lieutenant James Kenneth JOHNSTONE, a 23 year old Overseer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
1192 Private Edward Malcolm JONES, a 23 year old Plateman from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
1194 Private Francis Rodwell KEARY, a 28 year old Station Manager from Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1199 Private James Philip MADDEN, a 27 year old Labourer from Murgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1196 Private William McElroy MAGUIRE, an 18 year old Farmer from Yangan via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
1196 Private William McElroy MAGUIRE, an 18 year old Farmer from Yangan via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1198 Private Christopher Alexander MANDALL, a 23 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1195 Private Marshall MAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Nobby, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1156 Private William McBURNIE, a 40 year old Storeman from Auchenflower, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 October 1917.
1202 Private Joseph Henry McCALLUM, a 28 year old Stockman from Eidsvold via Mt Perry, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1301 Private Joseph McCANN, a 38 year old Horse trainer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1302 Private Donald Robert McDONALD, a 42 year old Horse driver from Albert Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1200 Private Ernest McKAY, a 20 year old Carpenter from Windsor, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
1153 Private Robert Alexander McLEOD, a 25 year old Shearer from Meredith, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1201 Private Charles Samuel McMEEKIN, a 20 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1203 Private David MORTIMER, a 40 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1197 Private Cyril Aylton MURRAY, a 19 year old Printer from Auchenflower, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1205 Private Frederick Nicholson NAUGHTON, a 32 year old Paper ruler from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1207 Private Philip Sylvester NEALE, a 29 year old Farmer from Nobby, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1206 Private Charles NEILSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1204 Private William Henry NICHOLSON, a 26 year old Sawyer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1231A Private John O'DONOGHUE, a 30 year old Shearer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1209 Private Leslie O'HEARN, a 25 year old Shearer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1208 Private Timothy James O'NEILL, a 25 year old Stockman from Eidsvold, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1917.
1210 Private Arnold OTTERSPOOR, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1214 Private Valentine Pool PALMER, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1213 Private Harold Leslie PARKER, a 23 year old Stockman from Childers, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1212 Private Charles Frederick POWELL, a 33 year old Store worker from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1211 Private Claude POWELL, a 24 year old Stock inspector from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 May 1918.
1152 Private Thomas Alexander RANKIN, a 37 year old Overseer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1917.
1215 Private Frederick Walter ROBINSON, a 25 year old Night officer from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1216 Private Stanley Oswald ROBINSON, a 23 year old Dairy farmer from Samford, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1917.
1230 Private Leslie William RYAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.
1218 Private Henry Burt SIMCOCKS, a 23 year old Railway guard from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
1219 Private Cecil Carthue SPARROW, a 24 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1155 Private John Alexander STEIN, a 28 year old Farmer from Torwood, Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
1221 Private Cecil ST-LEDGER, a 20 year old Miner from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1222 Private Edward Patrick ST-LEDGER, a 22 year old Miner from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1220 Private Lionel SWEETMAN, a 20 year old Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1223 Private Phillip Stanley TATNELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Alpha via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 August 1917.
1224 Private Albert Edward TIERNEY, an 18 year old Carter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1230A Private Cicero VANZA, a 34 year old Horse breaker from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1154 Private Harold George WATKINS, a 21 year old Overseer from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 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, 6th Reinforcements Mashobra Group
