Topic: AIF - Fr - 13 LHR
13th LHR, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement Ulysses Group
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcement Ulysses Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 27 October 1915.
The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 August 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
1319 Private Daniel ANDREWS, a 20 year old Clerk from Frankston, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
1200 Private Horace Joseph ARMISTEAD, a 19 year old Labourer from Boonah, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1202 Private William Martin BAKER, a 23 year old Chauffeur from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.
1212 Private Albert Stirling BARKER, a 27 year old Farmer from Garfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
1209 Private William Roy BATHMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Toolamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1203 Private William Godsby BELL, a 24 year old Wool classer from Meredith, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1207 Private Andrew Joseph BLACKWOOD, an 18 year old Farmer from Pakenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1206 Private Archibald McDonald BLACKWOOD, a 22 year old Farmer from Pakenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1318 Private Charles Arthur BOAKES, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1205 Private Richard BOLGER, a 33 year old Horse trainer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1210 Private Alexander David Benjamin BOLTON, a 23 year old Farmer from Pomonal, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 October 1916.
1211 Private Denis William BUNWORTH, a 21 year old Labourer from Penshurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.
1217 Private Frederick James CANNARD, a 24 year old Labourer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1219 Private William Valentine CAPON, a 31 year old Clerk from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1216 Private Francis William CAREY, a 32 year old Machinist from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 July 1918.
1213 Private Frederick William CASTLE, a 22 year old Saw miller from Nar nar goon, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1218 Private Robert William CHANCE, a 24 year old Miner from Walhalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1221 Private James CLANCY, a 21 year old Labourer from Meeniyan, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1215 Private Albert Thomas CLARKE, a 34 year old Blacksmith from Yarra junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1220 Private Gilbert Lionel Swain COWAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Myrniong, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.
1227 Private Claude Livingstone DARE, a 25 year old Plumber from Costerfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1223 Private Albert DONOHUE, a 22 year old Mechanic from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1224 Private Leslie William DREW, an 18 year old Bushman from Kernot, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1226 Private George William DUGGAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Ensay, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1918.
1222 Private Arthur Frederick DUNHAM, a 25 year old Labourer from Torrumbarry via Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.
1232 Private Chester Aston EAGLE, a 19 year old Fireman from Barham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1228 Private William Charles EISELE, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
1231 Private Robert ELLIOTT, a 23 year old Labourer from “Greenholm”, Glenaroua, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
1229 Private Silvester John EMMERSON, a 25 year old Farmer from Bass, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1230 Private George ENGLISH, a 34 year old Saw miller from Yarra junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1233 Private Henry FORBES, a 23 year old Carter from Barham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 April 1918.
1305 Private Herbert Austin GARDNER, a 23 year old Manager from North Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
1234 Private Louis GREEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Nintingbool, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1235 Private Charles GRIFFITHS, a 37 year old Labourer from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1236 Private Walter Stanley HALL, a 26 year old Farmer from Murrayville, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.
1242 Private George Samuel HALSALL, a 24 year old Farm hand from Creighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1308 Private Frederick Alfred HANDLEY, a 23 year old Grazier from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1239 Private Allan HASTINGS, a 27 year old Carpenter from Buln Buln, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1315 Private John HOCKEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
1241 Private Bertram Thomas HOUSE, an 18 year old Drover from Denicull Creek via Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1238 Private Albert HOWES, a 23 year old Gardener from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1243 Private James Francis HUGGARD, a 22 year old Contractor from Toolamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1311 Private Percy George HUSSEY, a 24 year old Farmer from Penshurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1240 Private Robert HUTTON, a 24 year old Draper from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1320 Private Norman McLaren JENKINS, an 18 year old Wardsman from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1244 Private Leslie JOHNSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
1245 Private John Francis KELLY, a 27 year old Farmer from Emu Station, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1310 Private George Matthew KOOPS, a 32 year old Jockey from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.
1246 Private Vincent Reginald LEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Penshurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1247 Private Thomas Curtis LEGGE, a 27 year old Miner from Alexandria, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1249 Private Frank MAHER, an 18 year old Farmer from Carboor via Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1256 Private Edward Alwynne MASON, a 20 year old Driver from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1252 Private David Heaton MATHER, a 27 year old Farmer from Dunolly, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.
1257 Private Alexander George McDERMIDD, a 19 year old Butcher from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1259 Private James McELGUNN, a 32 year old Farmer from Penshurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1258 Private Alan Archibald McFARLANE, a 28 year old Farmer from Arthur Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1261 Private William Beveridge McIVOR, a 28 year old Farm hand / Boot maker from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.
1254 Private Joseph MEARNS, a 21 year old Boot maker from Ensay, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1248 Private William John MILLER, a 22 year old Contractor from Lucknow Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1253 Private Gustav William MOEBUS, a 34 year old Butcher from Newtown via Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1317 Private Walter MOON, a 27 year old Grocer from Ripponlea, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1251 Private Harold Stanley MORRIS, an 18 year old Salesman from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1255 Private James Francis MULCAHY, a 21 year old Farmer from Katamatite, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 July 1919.
1262 Private Samuel Joseph NELSON, an 18 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
1265 Private Thomas George NORLEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Torrumbarry, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 May 1918.
1263 Private Frederick NUGENT, a 21 year old Farmer from Berringama, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1264 Private Harry Woodman NUGENT, a 19 year old Farmer from Berringama, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1267 Private Herbert Victor PALMER, a 35 year old Farmer from Jindivick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1266 Private Alexander PAUL, a 21 year old Labourer from Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1269 Private Alexander PEVITT, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1268 Private Archibald Clarence PILKINGTON, a 25 year old Driver from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
Second Lieutenant Reginald Lawrence PRESTON, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1271 Private Eric John RAE, a 19 year old Clerk from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1274 Private Henry George RANDLE, a 27 year old Orchardist from Narre Warren, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1276 Private George Leslie REAKS, a 22 year old Grocer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1273 Private Arthur Thomas ROE, a 24 year old Engine cleaner from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 March 1918.
1275 Private Vaughan Arthur ROGERS, a 19 year old Driver from Nar nar goon, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 October 1916.
1272 Private Michael RONEY, a 42 year old Coach driver from Porepunkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
1303 Private Ernest RUSSELL, a 21 year old Beater man from Camp Hill Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
1309 Private William Davies SANDFORD, a 19 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1289 Private Henry Denver SAUNDERS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Condah, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1280 Private James Benjamin SHARROCK, a 22 year old Labourer from Bessiebelle, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
1284 Private Archibald Murdoch SHAW, a 29 year old Carter from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1279 Private Ivan Thomas SHAW, an 18 year old Butcher from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1281 Private Frank Ernest SIDEBOTTOM, a 23 year old Labourer from Katamatite, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
1314 Private William Henry SKINNER, a 27 year old Miner from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1277 Private Albert Hugh SLOAN, a 20 year old Farmer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1285 Private David SMALL, a 35 year old Baker from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1283 Private Hugh Gillies Cameron SPENCE, a 26 year old Tram worker from Barwite Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 1 December 1916.
1288 Private Andrew STEWART, a 24 year old Farmer from Werneth, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1282 Private George Wilfred STEWART, a 22 year old Farmer from Sea Lake, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 September 1917.
1316 Private Robert STOBAUS, a 23 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 April 1920.
1286 Private James Henry STODDART, a 23 year old Lineman from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1290 Private John Francis SUMNER, a 22 year old Miner from Outtrim, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1291 Private Matthias Simmin TAIT, a 20 year old Labourer from Katamatite, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1306 Private Laven Llewellyn Griffiths THOMAS, a 24 year old Labourer from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 September 1916.
1293 Private Charles Parkman THOMPSON, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Barham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 27 May 1916.
1312 Private Thomas John Henry TOPP, a 26 year old Saw miller from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
1313 Private Louis Edward TSCHAMPION, a 19 year old Butcher from Cockatoo Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 August 1918.
1298 Private Eric WATERS, a 26 year old Farmer from Carboor, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1302 Private John WATSON, a 22 year old Dairy farmer from Bena, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1296 Private Colin Arnott WATT, an 18 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria / Koorooman, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1297 Private Thomas Edwin WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Miner from Granya, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 February 1919.
1299 Private William WILLIAMSON, a 24 year old Saw miller from Cheviot, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
1301 Private Thomas Garfield WRIGHT, a 29 year old Farmer from Walpeup via Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 October 1918.
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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 Ulysses Group
