Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR
12th LHR, AIF
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 21st Reinforcements
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 21st Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 3 September 1917.
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
2482 Acting Corporal Edwin Mark ANTHONY, an 18 year old Clerk from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2485 Private Cecil Ernest CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Bellata, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2528 Private Eric William CRIPPS, an 18 year old Fitter’s mate from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 October 1918.
2529 Private George William Victor CROW, an 18 year old Fitter from Forrest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2489 Private Selby Arthur FERNEY, a 22 year old Fruiter from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2490 Private Stanley Ernest FOUNTAIN, a 29 year old Farmer from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2514 Private Bertram Joseph FROST, a 21 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2531 Private Edward GRAY, a 21 year old Carter from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2491 Private Arthur HART, a 29 year old Labourer from Bobadah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2518 Private David Peter HAY, an 18 year old Boundary rider from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2492 Private William Francis HERRICK, a 21 year old Horse driver from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2493 Private Charles Alfred JARMAN, an 18 year old Fitter from Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2494 Private John Thomas Stewart KNIGHT, a 24 year old Labourer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 July 1918.
2495 Private Norman George KNIGHT, an 18 year old Farmer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2519 Private Albert Allen MINTON, a 27 year old Electric winch driver from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2498 Private Frederick MORGAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Merewether via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
2522 Private John Patrick NUGENT, a 42 year old Cook from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and subsequently was Discharged, 29 December 1917.
2512 Private Arthur Richard O'CONNOR, a 21 year old Labourer / Steward from Paddington, New South Wales / Long Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2502 Private Raymond Lindsay OLIVER, an 18 year old Clerk from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2481 Private Robert James OSCROFT, a 23 year old Motor Driver from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2530 Private James David POWER, a 22 year old Boundary rider from Mulberygong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2513 Private Patrick QUADE, a 19 year old Farmer from Berrigan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2526 Private Sydney Frederick Victor READING, a 19 year old Jockey from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 March 1919.
2505 Private Edgar Walter RICHARDSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Bellata, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2527 Private George Thomas SMITH, a 20 year old Carter from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2516 Private Thomas STEVENSON, a 19 year old Drover from Broadmeadow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 March 1919.
2521 Private Herbert Charles SULLIVAN, a 22 year old Tailor from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2515 Private Albert James TERRY, a 19 year old Clerk from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
2520 Private Richard THOMPSON, a 36 year old Bricklayer from Murrumburrah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2508 Private Edwin THORLEY, a 39 year old Labourer / Roo shooter from Darlinghurst, New South Wales Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2509 Private Thomas Leslie TWEEDIE, an 18 year old Cleaner from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2510 Private Sidney WALTERS, a 31 year old Boilermaker from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and subsequently was Discharged, 18 May 1918.
2511 Private Willie WRIGLEY, a 35 year old Fireman from Cabramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 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, 21st Reinforcements
