Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR
12th LHR, AIF
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A66 Uganda 20 November 1915.
The HMAT A66 Uganda weighed 5,431 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 December 1916. The Uganda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in Mediterranean, 27 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
1368 Private James John ATKINS, a 25 year old Loco driver from Trunkey Creek via Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
1540A Private Cecil Charles BAILEY, a 30 year old Bushman from Bena via Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
1539A Private John BAILEY, a 25 year old Bushman from Bena via Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1363 Acting Corporal Joseph BAILLIE, an 18 year old Schoolboy from Raglan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1373 Private Thomas Percy BARBER, a 22 year old Station hand from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
Lieutenant Leslie Coates BELL, a 49 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 January 1920.
1374 Private James Patrick BOURKE, a 30 year old Labourer from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1371 Private Michael Herbert BOURKE, a 27 year old Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1543A Private Harry BRIGDEN, a 21 year old Carter from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1370 Private Henry Leisk BRITTON, a 21 year old Farrier from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1369 Private William BROWN, a 20 year old Driver from Breffa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1372 Private George Garret BURNS, a 27 year old Labourer from Isisford, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1375 Private James Arthur BURTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1378 Private Timothy CALLAGHAN, a 21 year old Carter from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1388 Private Samuel Johnson CALLEY, an 18 year old Clerk from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1382 Private Herbert CANTLE, a 19 year old Printer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1381 Private John McGill CARSON, a 24 year old Grazier from Culgoora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1377 Private Reginald Warner CHARNOCK, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1380 Private Joseph Henry CHIVERS, a 20 year old Grocer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1387 Private William Leo CLINCH, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1916.
1379 Private John Campbell CONDON, a 31 year old Labourer from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1385 Private Matthew William COSIER, a 21 year old Farm labourer from Ilford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1386 Private Richard Alfred CRANDELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Major Creek via Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1536A Private Ruben Thomas DAWES, a 34 year old Blacksmith from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1390 Private Herbert Claude DAWSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
Lieutenant Arthur DOBSON, a 28 year old Sorter GPO from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1391 Private Herbert Clive DOUST, an 18 year old Clerk from Cronulla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1393 Private Thomas Gerald George FAHEY, a 24 year old Teacher from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1392 Private Archibald Samuel FITZGIBBON, a 26 year old Butcher from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1542A Private Ernest John FRANCIS, a 27 year old Horse trainer from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1395 Private Robert Celestina GAMBETTA, a 32 year old Farrier from Loftus National Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
1367 Private John Stewart Anderson GARDINER, a 21 year old Farmer from Cremorne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1396 Private Vivian John GIBSON, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1394 Private John William GRIFFITHS, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1544A Private Herbert Henry GYLER, an 18 year old Labourer from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 February 1917.
1399 Private Robert James HASTIE, a 26 year old Station agent from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1545A Private Frank Westley HAWKE, a 22 year old Storeman from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1397 Private Percival Edward Snowdon HERRING, a 19 year old Labourer from Mumbil, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1398 Private Frederick Robert HICKS, a 29 year old Groom from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.
1546A Private Albert Edward HOLMES, a 23 year old Painter from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1400 Private Cyril HOLMES, an 18 year old Labourer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1403 Private Herbert Ernest HOLROYD, a 22 year old Carter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1402 Private Arthur HOWARD, a 30 year old Drover from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1401 Private William John HOWLING, an 18 year old Labourer from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
1405 Private John Albert JENKINS, a 21 year old Fruit packer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1406 Private Lester John JONES, a 21 year old Draper from Epping, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1410 Private Frederick KEATS, a 26 year old Rail night officer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1547A Private Walter Stephen KETTLEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1407 Private Thomas Carlisle KNIGHT, a 26 year old Grazier from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
1411 Private William Dunlop LAMONT, a 23 year old Farmer from Gunbar via Carrathool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.
1414 Private James LEWIS, a 26 year old Steward from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
1415 Private James Henry LONERGAN, a 42 year old Labourer from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1412 Private Wallace Hepburn LORIMER, a 27 year old Slater from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1413 Private William James Hamilton LOWE, a 21 year old Farmer from Grudine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1918.
1419 Private Alexander Booth MacDONALD, a 21 year old Linesman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1422 Private John Christie MacKINNON, a 19 year old Postal clerk from Merewether, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1418 Private Hugh Lawrence MacLEOD, a 22 year old Clerk from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1364 Acting Corporal Victor Edward MASTERS, a 38 year old Clerk from Davies Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1420 Private John Raymond McCARTHY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1421 Private John Claude McGROGAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1417 Private Edward Charles MILTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Ilford via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1537A Private William James MONTEITH, a 25 year old Drover from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1920.
1426 Private Bertram Herman Billet NAVEAU, a 22 year old Electrician from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1423 Private Stanley George NEWNHAM, a 21 year old Labourer from Milsons Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1425 Private Gilbert NORRIS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.
1429 Private Robert Archibald O'NEILL, a 28 year old Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1427 Private John James O'ROURKE, a 24 year old Mechanic from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1428 Private Joseph Patrick O'ROURKE, an 18 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1433 Private James Samuel Bernard PAGETT, a 25 year old Miner from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1431 Private Frederick John PAINE, a 22 year old Groom from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1430 Private Harry PATTERSON, a 23 year old Painter from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1437 Private John Leslie PAYNE, a 23 year old Fuel man from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1435 Private Harold William PHILLIPS, a 23 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1434 Private Norman PYE, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1438 Private Leo QUINLIVAN, a 22 year old Rail worker from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1365 Private William Stanley RICHARDS, a 23 year old Clerk from Sans Souci, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1439 Private Alfred Charles RITTER, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1441 Private Arthur Walker ROGER, a 26 year old Grocer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1440 Private David Alexander RUSSELL, an 18 year old Shearer from Dalton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1443 Private Robert RYAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 April 1916.
1445 Private James SERVICE, a 26 year old Jackeroo from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1361 Acting Corporal John Frederick SMEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1446 Private Edward SMITH, a 19 year old Farmer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1447 Private John Edward SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1448 Private Joseph Francis SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1444 Private Rupert Leonard SMITH, a 24 year old Telephone Monitor from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1366 Private Erwin Lindsay SNODGRASS, a 26 year old Warehouse man from Bonville via Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1360 Acting Corporal James Henry STURGISS, a 25 year old Farmer from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1357 Acting Sergeant Eric Fullerton TAIT, a 27 year old Farmer from Cremorne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 September 1917.
1531A Private Martin James WALES, a 22 year old Miner from Murrumburrah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
1526 Private Jack WALL, a 24 year old Farmer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
1529 Private Albert Victor WARFE, a 30 year old Dairyman from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
1530 Private Richard WATSON, a 32 year old Rail guard from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
1535A Private George William WELLS, a 31 year old Grazier from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1449 Private Walter WELLS, a 25 year old Miner from Lucknow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1917.
1527 Private Herbert Walker WEST, a 23 year old Clerk from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
1450 Private William George Phillips WHILDON, a 22 year old Labourer from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.
1532A Private William John WHITE, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1362 Acting Corporal Arthur Stephen WHITEHURST, a 21 year old Motor mechanic from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1528 Private William Arthur WHITTON, a 28 year old Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1541A Private Percival Thomas WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Carter from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1359 Acting Sergeant Thomas Joseph WILLIAMS, a 41 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1533A Private Ulric Harley WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Carpenter from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1358 Acting Sergeant James WINSLADE, a 32 year old Labourer from Gore Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1534A Private William WRIGHT, a 22 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 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:
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group
