Topic: AIF - 4B - 11 LHR
11th LHR, AIF
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcements
11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcements, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A65 Clan Macewan 9 October 1916.
The HMAT A65 Clan Macewen weighed 5,140 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Cayser, Irvin and Co, Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 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
2006 Private Richard Thomas AIKEN, a 38 year old Stockman from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2002 Private Arthur ALBIETZ, a 19 year old Labourer from Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2016 Private John Alfred BAKER, a 32 year old Bookkeeper from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
2035 Private Herbert BENSON, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2005 Private John BOOKER, a 21 year old Carpenter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2040 Private Thomas BOWMAN, a 36 year old Farmer from Cobba da mana, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2017 Private Victor Neville BRADY, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
2004 Private Cyril Oswald BROWN, a 22 year old Stockman from Valentine Plains, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2029 Private Christopher CALLANAN, a 19 year old Station hand from Eagle Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2032 Private Austin CARLTON, a 32 year old Farmer from Ulmarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2007 Private Francis COOPER, a 20 year old Station hand from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2008 Private Robert McFarlane CRERAR, a 35 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1918.
2010 Private Joseph William DEAN, a 29 year old Stockman from South Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.
2042 Private John William DOUGLAS, a 20 year old Engine Fireman from Church Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
2012 Private George EDMISTONE, a 22 year old Farmer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2013 Private Arthur Benjamin FINNEY, a 22 year old Hairdresser from Tewantin, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2037 Private James Henry FULLER, a 34 year old Driver from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2015 Private Francis Oscar HAYLES, a 19 year old Labourer from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2036 Private John Raymond Percy KINGSLEY, a 33 year old Drover from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
R89 Corporal David Leslie LEGGE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bell via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2020 Private Charles MALE, a 35 year old Labourer from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
2021 Private Angus Philip McDONALD, a 27 year old Shearer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 July 1918.
2019 Private Duncan MacNiven MOIR, a 23 year old Well borer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2022 Private Thomas James NESBITT, a 37 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2023 Private Edward PARRY, a 24 year old Distiller from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
2043 Private Edwin Walton ROBINSON, an 18 year old Teacher from Northgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2024 Private Richmond Victor ROBINSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2025 Private Arthur Hawthorn SKUSE, a 25 year old Labourer from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2026 Private William TODD, a 26 year old Farmer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2027 Private George Henry WARREN, a 23 year old Storekeeper from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2028 Private John WILSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Yeppoon, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2039 Private Thomas Stanley WRIGHT, a 21 year old Storekeeper from Auchenflower, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 May 1918.
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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, 13th Reinforcements
