Topic: AIF - 4B - 11 LHR
11th LHR, AIF
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Suffolk Group
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements Suffolk Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A23 Suffolk 30 November 1915.
The HMAT A23 Suffolk weighed 7573 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Potter, Trinder and Gwyn, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 June 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
1311 Private James Vivian ALLEN, a 26 year old Farmer from Kyogle, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1314 Private Jack George Newman BELL, an 18 year old Carpenter from New Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.
1309 Private Arthur Gordon BENSTED, a 19 year old Teacher from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1312 Private Victor Godfrey BOTTOMLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Goombi via Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1315 Private William Allen BOTTOMLEY, a 21 year old Stockman from Goombi via Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1313 Private James Hector BOURKE, a 31 year old Shearer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1316 Private Reginald BOYLAND, a 32 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
1318 Private Alexander CHARLES, a 22 year old Farmer from Broadwater, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1308 Private John CHISHOLM, a 25 year old Farmer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1317 Private Edward CRAWFORD, a 20 year old Farmer from Maleny, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 January 1918.
1307 Private William Hugh CRAWFORD, a 25 year old Sugar chemist from Brie Brie, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1323 Private Alexander DARR, a 28 year old Labourer from Quinalow, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
1322 Private Alfred DARR, a 30 year old Labourer from Quinalow, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1320 Private Frederick William DODD, a 22 year old Naturalist from Kuranda, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1321 Private Harold Aubrey Francis DOWSE, an 18 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1319 Private James DUNCAN, a 24 year old Packer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1324 Private John EASTWELL, a 25 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1325 Private William EMMERT, a 27 year old Farmer from Wentwell, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
1327 Private Charley EVANS, a 21 year old Stockman from Deuchar, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1326 Private Allen Melrose EWAN, a 27 year old Civil servant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1310 Private James Cemp EWING, a 22 year old Grazier from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1328 Private Arnold Kevin FITZGERALD, a 22 year old Grocer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1331 Private Richard GILCHRIST, a 22 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1332 Private Robert John GRACEY, a 22 year old Carrier from Nutgrove, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1433 Private Harold Charles GREGORY, a 27 year old Sailor from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1333 Private James GUILFOYLE, a 21 year old Labourer from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 March 1919.
1329 Private George GURASOFF, a 30 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1340 Private Edward Marley Reade HADGRAFT, a 19 year old Clerk from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1339 Private Douglas Graham HALL, a 22 year old Seaman from Cooktown, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1343 Private William Peter HALLINAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1342 Private Edward Patrick HARVEY, a 29 year old Lorry driver from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
1335 Private John Corney HASTINGS, a 19 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1338 Private William Alfred HAYWARD, a 27 year old Labourer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
1336 Private Cyril Ashley HOEY, a 27 year old Clerk from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1337 Private James Richard HOWLEY, a 21 year old Millhand from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1341 Private Daniel Joseph HUGHES, a 21 year old Farmer from Berat Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
Lieutenant William Scott HUNTER, a 45 year old Farmer from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 July 1918.
1344 Private Arthur JACKSON, a 25 year old Lineman from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1346 Private George William JACOBS, a 26 year old Labourer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1918.
1347 Private Louis John Loma JACOBS, a 20 year old Carpenter from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1345 Private Beresford Henry JOHNSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Yelarbon, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1918.
1348 Private Carl Rasmus KAALUND, a 21 year old Millhand from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1349 Private Thomas Harold KIMPTON, a 19 year old Messenger from Johnsonian Club, Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 24 October 1917.
1444 Private Sydney James KIRWAN, a 29 year old Colt breaker from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1381 Private Wilfred LEACH, a 20 year old Farmer from Ballina, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 March 1917.
1447 Private Leslie William LEAR, a 22 year old Labourer from Coonawarra, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1350 Private Charles William Henry LITTLE, a 27 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1352 Private Richard Kelly MacFARLANE, a 27 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1448 Private Donald Neil MacGILLIVRAY, a 19 year old Bank clerk from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
Lieutenant Allan William MANNING, a 24 year old Surveyor from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1353 Private Howard Cyril MAYNARD, a 25 year old Fireman from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
1354 Private Ernest Arthur McCULLOCH, a 26 year old Labourer from Marian, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1306 Private Godfrey Francis McRAE, a 36 year old Contractor from Boisdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1351 Private Joseph Henry MITCHELL, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
1355 Private Percy MUMFORD, a 24 year old Fitter from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1357 Private Dennis O'CONNOR, an 18 year old Painter from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1356 Private Henry Harrington OSBORN, an 18 year old Lithographer from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1358 Private John Joseph PEARSON, a 19 year old Blacksmith from MacLean, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1921.
1360 Private Alexander James POYNTON, a 34 year old Engineer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; but Did Not Embark and subsequently was Discharged, 12 July 1916.
1359 Private Desmond Paul PRENDERGAST, a 39 year old Cook from Morven, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1450 Private Martin Edward PRZIBILLA, a 23 year old Farmer from Waterloo, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1365 Private Hans RASMUSSEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Rosedale, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; but Did Not Embark and subsequently was Discharged, 16 December 1915.
1362 Private Edgar Charles REIMER, an 18 year old Carpenter from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
1364 Private Curtis Edwin RIGBY, a 19 year old Clerk from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1361 Private John William RYAN, a 30 year old Planter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1369 Private Clarence Aubrey SMITH, an 18 year old Farmer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1382 Private Ernest John SMITH, an 18 year old Porter from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1371 Private George Oliver SMYTHE, a 25 year old Labourer from Helidon, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1363 Private Hector SOLOMON, a 20 year old Painter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.
1367 Private Arthur SPITHILL, a 21 year old Labourer from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
1368 Private Robert William STEEL, an 18 year old Grocer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
1366 Private Thomas Henry STERRY, a 25 year old Storeman from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1372 Private Albert Edward STUNDEN, a 33 year old Hairdresser from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 January 1919.
1370 Private Charley John Forest SWINBURNE, an 18 year old Grazier from Tooyburra, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1373 Private Harold Wilfred UNDERWOOD, an 18 year old Butcher from Mt Gravatt, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1916.
1377 Private Leslie William WALLACE, an 18 year old Tailor from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1917.
1378 Private Thomas Hugh WARD, a 22 year old Shop worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1384 Private William WATTS, a 21 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 July 1917.
1380 Private Charles Ernest WEBSTER, a 24 year old Stockman from Camooweal, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1379 Private William WELLS, a 28 year old Farmer from Peeramon, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1374 Private Sydney Jarvis WILES, an 18 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1376 Private Thomas WOOLEY, a 37 year old Labourer from Chermside, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.
1375 Private Allan Leslie WRIGHT, a 19 year old Labourer from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
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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, 7th Reinforcements Suffolk Group
