Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR
12th LHR, AIF
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 22nd Reinforcements
HMAT A73 Commonwealth
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 22nd Reinforcements, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 2 November 1917.
The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 23 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
2543 Private Joseph BEDFORD, an 18 year old Station hand from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2544 Private Albert Charles Roy CASK, a 19 year old Station hand from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2546 Private Malcolm COLEY, a 19 year old Bush worker from Trial Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2571 Private Edwin Josiah COOK, an 18 year old Labourer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2573 Private William Alfred COX, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2576 Private Ernest Edward Charles DAVIS, an 18 year old Plumbers mate from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2547 Private James Edward DEMMERY, a 29 year old Labourer from North Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
2548 Private Edward Victor George FAHRENKROG, a 19 year old Electrician from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2577 Private John Lytteton GAUDRY, a 19 year old Driver from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2557 Private James William HACKLAND, a 23 year old Carrier from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2551 Private William HALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1917; and at Fremantle, failed to re-embark absent without leave, was caught and sent back to Sydney and subsequently Discharged, 21 December 1917.
2556 Private William James HARRISON, a 19 year old Station hand from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2572 Private William Augustus HORE, an 18 year old Salesman from Jindabyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2555 Private Harold Alfred HORSLEY, a 28 year old Farrier from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2553 Private Frederick Stanley HOWARD, a 21 year old Farmer from Biddon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2550 Private Patrick Joseph HYNES, a 32 year old Labourer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2542 Acting Corporal Richard Alfred JONES, a 31 year old Galvanizer from Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2558 Private Thomas KETCHEN, a 25 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2559 Private Howard James Miller LOOMES, a 23 year old Farmer from Cranbury via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 April 1919.
2561 Private John Walter MacKIE, an 18 year old Farmhand from Vaucluse, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2580 Private Patrick McANDREWS, a 32 year old Cook from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2562 Private Leslie George William NUTT, a 19 year old Porter from Carlton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2563 Private John Robert PEARCE, a 19 year old Station hand from Galston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2574 Private Alexander Henry RADFORD, a 22 year old Miner Labourer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2564 Private William RAINE, a 21 year old Grocer from Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2541 Acting Sergeant Charles ROWLANDS, an 18 year old Engine cleaner from Tempe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2565 Private Henry SMITH, a 32 year old Labourer from North Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2575 Private Herbert Harold SMITH, an 18 year old Carter from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2566 Private Richard SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Attunga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2567 Private John Rustin STEPHENSON, a 20 year old Motor worker from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2568 Private Robert James THORNE, a 26 year old Share farmer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2570 Private Hugh McKnight WALLACE, a 23 year old Farrier from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
399 Private Robert WALTON, a 24 year old Station hand from Coolatai, Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1917; 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, 22nd Reinforcements
