Topic: AIF - Fr - 13 LHR
13th LHR, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group
SS Hawkes Bay
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board SS Hawkes Bay 26 October 1915.
The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)
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
1145 Private William Roland ANSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Macorna, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 December 1916.
1144 Private Joseph ARMSTRONG, an 18 year old Labourer from Tongala, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1146 Private Harold Eslie ASHWORTH, a 19 year old Labourer from Allans Flat, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 August 1918.
1151 Private William BARRETT, a 29 year old Labourer from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1148 Private Harold George BEASY, a 19 year old Painter from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1147 Private William Bruce BOYLE, a 22 year old Clerk from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 30 September 1916.
1150 Private Sydney Arthur BRADFORD, a 23 year old Farmer from Caniambo via Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1149 Private John Thomas BULLOCK, a 20 year old Farmer from Red Bluff, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
1152 Private Ernest Charles CHARITY, a 22 year old Labourer from Beech Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
1153 Private Arthur CURRAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1159 Private Ernest DALY, a 19 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
1157 Private Albert William DARK, a 25 year old Farmer from Mirranatwa via Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 December 1916.
1155 Private Frank Rodger DAVIES, a 21 year old Labourer from Penshurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1158 Private Ernest Francis DAWSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1154 Private Frederick Raymond DEVINE, a 23 year old Farmer from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1160 Private Ross Worthington EDOLS, a 19 year old Grazier from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 April 1919.
1161 Private George Henry FRY, a 43 year old Butcher from Stony Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1163 Private Adrian GEARING, a 24 year old Student from Gunyah, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
Second Lieutenant Reginald Leslie Alfred GIBBONS, a 26 year old Stock Agent & Auctioneer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.
1162 Private Richard Herbert GRENFELL, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1165 Private Hugh Raymond HEAPHY, a 22 year old Teacher from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
1164 Private George HOBSON, a 19 year old Farmer from Garfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
1166 Private Edward John HOGAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1167 Private Herbert John HOYLE, an 18 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 September 1917.
1168 Private William John KING, a 35 year old Carter from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 9 December 1916.
1171 Private Frank MacKEY, an 18 year old Electrician from East Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1173 Private Roy Ildriad MASON, a 19 year old Labourer from Allens Flat via Wodonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
1178 Private Charles Robert McGREGOR, a 30 year old Clerk from Ballarat East, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1916.
1176 Private Angus McINNES, a 23 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1177 Private Jeremiah Henry McKEAN, a 28 year old Farmer from Mt Eccles via Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1175 Private Ernest Joseph MINTON, an 18 year old Postman from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 August 1917.
1165 Private James Humphrey MOORS, an 18 year old Farm hand from Narre Warren, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1170 Private George Victor MORETON, a 24 year old Farmer from Lake Bolac, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1174 Private John MORGAN, a 20 year old Farmer from King Valley via Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 April 1919.
1172 Private Trevor John MORRIS, a 21 year old Jockey from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 May 1917.
1179 Private Joseph NEWPORT, a 31 year old Labourer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 November 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
1180 Private Andrew PEEL, an 18 year old Labourer from Mystic Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1181 Private Rex PLUNKETT, a 19 year old Farmer from Cavendish, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.
1182 Private James POLLARD, a 21 year old Labourer from Glenorchy, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1183 Private Valentine POWELL, a 27 year old Optician from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
1185 Private Maurice Allan RICE, a 40 year old Miner from Gaffneys Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 January 1918.
1184 Private Phillip Patrick RYAN, a 19 year old Engine driver from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1287 Private Geoffrey McKinnon SALMON, a 21 year old Butter packer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1186 Private Oswald STEWART, a 19 year old Clerk from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1187 Private William Arthur TOURRIER, a 30 year old Farmer from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 October 1917.
1188 Private Benjamin TURNER, a 31 year old Farmer from South Pakenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1190 Private John WALLACE, a 30 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
1189 Private Ralph Thomas WALTER, a 25 year old Labourer from Noradjuha via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1193 Private Eric James WENSLEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1191 Private Richard Henry WILLIAMS, a 30 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1192 Private Carl Frederick WORTHY, a 23 year old Labourer from Tooan via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 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, 6th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group
