Topic: AIF - Fr - 13 LHR
13th LHR, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board A34 Persic 28 May 1915.
The HMAT A34 Persic weighed 12,042 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 8 November 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
96 Private Edward ABELSCALN, a 25 year old Sailor from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 December 1919.
5 Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant Frank ALLSHORN, a 40 year old Farrier from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1916.
534 Driver Leslie George ANDERSON, a 20 year old Slaughterman from Drysdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
90 Private John Matthew ARTRIDGE, a 43 year old Bushman from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
Second Lieutenant John Frederick BAGOT, a 29 year old Pastoralist from Woodville, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
533 Driver Ernest Wilberforce BARRAND, a 20 year old Carpenter from Drysdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
606 Private Francis Joseph BARRY, a 22 year old Waiter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 1 April 1920.
598 Private Lindus BEDWELL, a 21 year old Clerk from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
585 Private Maurice Reginald BEREKLEY, a 28 year old Motor Mechanic from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.
Vet Captain Francis Allen Chartres BISHOP, a 36 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
126 Private Albert Raymond BOUCHER, a 24 year old Labourer from Troubridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1919.
597 Private Carlyle BRAND, a 22 year old Clerk from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
589 Private Cyril Clifton BRITTLEBANK, a 20 year old Student from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 May 1918.
Dr Captain Denis John Walker BROWNE, a 23 year old Doctor from Melbourne, Victoria Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Discharged in Britain, 28 December 1919.
538 Private Harold Baines BRUCE, a 32 year old Accountant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
596 Private Louis Arthur Kingsman BRUNLEY, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Tranjil, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
Captain Donald Duncan BUCHANAN, a 40 year old Grazier from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
587 Corporal William James CADDY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.
145 Private John Edgar CRUISE, a 21 year old Labourer from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.
187 Private Leslie Charles DAY, a 20 year old Baker from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
Lieutenant Colonel George Henry DEAN, a 56 year old Assistant Adjutant General in South Australia from Marryatville, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 May 1918.
212 Sgt/Sig Henry Daniel FORD, a 26 year old Sailor from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
607 Private Arthur GARLAND, a 21 year old Waiter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 October 1919.
536 Private Frank Robert GEDDES, a 28 year old Motor driver from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
239 Dvr/Tpt Albert Henry GORDON, a 31 year old Teamster from Millgrove via Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
539 Private Reginald Francis Haines GRAHAM, a 31 year old Accountant from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
241 Private Alfred GRIFFITHS, a 22 year old Jockey from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
275 Private Alfred Linacre HARSTON, a 21 year old Electrician from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 May 1918.
273 Private Harold Sefton HAYES, a 25 year old Labourer from Alexandria, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
594 Signaller Reginald George HITCHCOCK, a 20 year old Fitter from Aspendale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
274 Private Ernest William James HOOKER, a 21 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
593 Signaller John Ernest HUTCHINSON, a 19 year old Worker from Trentham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3 S/Sgt William Raymond HYAM, a 23 year old Farmer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 March 1917.
535 Private John Cox INNES, a 21 year old Engine driver from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
298 Private William John KINDER, a 24 year old Horsebraker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.
4 Sergeant Cook Harold Wilfred LAGERLOW, a 31 year old Bushman / Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
Major Edgar John Flynn LANGLEY, a 37 year old Accountant from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 16 January 1919.
Second Lieutenant Samuel Charles LEWIS, a 43 year old Teacher from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
7 Sad/Sgt Francis LOVELL, a 24 year old Fuel Merchant from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.
8 Trumpeter Sergeant Hugh Vernon MacLEOD, a 35 year old Pastoralist from Talisker via Williams, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
365 Driver Thomas Edward MacPARLAND, a 24 year old Grocer from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
2 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant William Bonar McDONALD, a 24 year old Bankclerk from Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
367 Driver Donald Fletcher McINTYRE, a 36 year old Agent from Pirron Yalloak via Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
363 Driver William Alexander McLEAN, a 35 year old Labourer from Pimpinio, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
333 Private Hamilton Ross MONTGOMERY, a 24 year old Farmer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
334 Private James Patrick MORGAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Bruthen, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
315 Private Henry Francis MORRISON, a 25 year old Painter from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
537 Private Bernard MURPHY, a 22 year old Builder from Newtown, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.
378 Lance Corporal Daniel Hugh NEEMS, a 22 year old Rail worker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.
389 Signaller Stephen O'CALLAGHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 December 1919.
77 Cpl/Arm Ernest OLD, a 40 year old Blacksmith from Dingee, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
531 Private Charles Willis PAPPIN, a 28 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
586 Private James Luke PARSONS, a 36 year old Farrier from Ulverstone, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.
403 Private Alfred Ernest PATMAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
402 Driver James PATULLO, a 25 year old Driver from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
425 Driver Thomas RALSTON, a 36 year old Driver from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.
408 Private Leslie Duncan READ, a 22 year old Farmer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
6 Bugler Sergeant Campbell James RENNIE, a 32 year old Horse trainer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
426 Private Norman Leslie ROBERTSON, a 21 year old Rail worker from Heathcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
540 Private Matthew Francis RYAN, a 29 year old Commission Agent from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 October 1915.
459 Signaller Leslie SAVAGE, a 20 year old Labourer from Tullamore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
463 Private Frederick George SHELDRAKE, a 35 year old Jockey from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
599 Private Herbert SLATER, a 21 year old Grocer from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
432 Private William SMART, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.
588 Private George John SMITH, a 25 year old Compositor from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
461 Private David SMYTH, a 19 year old Painter from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
462 Private Lyndon STEVENS, an 18 year old Painter from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
485 Private Oswald TAYLOR, a 31 year old Painter from Castlemaine, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
595 Signaller James Christian TENNI, a 31 year old Telegraph linesman from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
484 Driver Norman Campbell THOMPSON, a 23 year old Driver from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
493 Private Roy Cameron Patrick WELMAN, a 24 year old Overseer from Peterlea, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 December 1915.
9 Sergeant Walter WOODWARD, a 31 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 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:
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section
