Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR
6th LHR, AIF
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Euripides Group
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcement Euripides Group, embarked from From Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915.
The HMAT A14 Euripides weighed 15,050 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 2 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.
Finding more about a service person.
Embarkation Roll
1431 Private John ACTON, a 21 year old Driver from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1432 Private Sydney Aldrich ADAMSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Bermagui, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1437 Private Axel Harold BAKKEN, a 34 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1434 Private Albert BATEMAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1433 Private Nelson Thomas BAXTER, a 21 year old Electrical Engineer from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1918.
1438 Private Robert Moncrieff BELIS, a 25 year old Teacher from Kiama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1705 Private Albert Charles BELL, an 18 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1440 Private Oswald BIDDLE, a 29 year old Labourer from Wellingrove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1444 Private Thomas John BOORER, an 18 year old Farmer from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1441 Private Joseph BOWEN, a 26 year old Labourer from Moyhu, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1442 Private William Henry BOWEN, a 28 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1448 Private James Henry Roy BRIGHT, an 18 year old Horse driver from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1447 Private Stanley Edward BRIND, a 21 year old Bread carter from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1445 Private James BROWN, a 24 year old Jockey from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1451 Private Thomas George BUCHANAN, a 27 year old Seaman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1450 Private Andrew John BURNETT, a 22 year old Carter from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1449 Private William BURNS, a 41 year old Miner from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.
1452 Private Charles Cecil CALLAGHAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Mt Fairy via Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1453 Private Leslie CAMERON, a 32 year old Dairy farmer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1454 Private Sydney James CHIVERS, a 22 year old Electrician from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1455 Private Brian Patrick CLANCY, a 24 year old CPS from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
1456 Private Herbert CLARKE, a 28 year old Labourer from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
Lieutenant Reginald Stanley COATES, a 24 year old Civil Servant from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
1458 Private Roy COULTER, an 18 year old Labourer from MacLean, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1459 Private Stanley CROCKETT, a 24 year old Jockey from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1460 Private Frederick Frank Edgerton CUTLER, a 22 year old Horse trainer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
1463 Private Sidney Edward DRAPER, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Edgeroi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1464 Private Arthur DUNBAR, a 24 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1466 Private Martin DUNBAR, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1467 Private Archibald Leslie FARLEY, a 24 year old Farmer from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1465 Private Brian FARLEY, a 23 year old Farmer from Queenscliff Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1469 Private Francis Patrick FINNERTY, a 20 year old Carpenter from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1468 Private Gordon Murray FISHER, a 28 year old Baker from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1470 Private Charles Patrick FITZPATRICK, a 30 year old Butcher from Toolamba West, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 June 1916.
1471 Private James Simpson Fraser FRASER-SCOTT, a 26 year old Grazier from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.
1472 Private John Ronald FRASER-SCOTT, an 18 year old Farmer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1704 Private Sydney Charles FRY, a 19 year old Shop worker from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 24 August 1918.
1474 Private Arthur Robert GOODRICH, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Lawrence, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.
1475 Private William John Thomas GRAY, a 21 year old Driver from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1478 Private Walter Clifford HAGAN, an 18 year old Boundary rider from Apple Green, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1477 Private Harold MacLenaghan HAMILTON, a 26 year old Station hand from Cooney Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1476 Private John HARGREAVES, a 33 year old Cleaner from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1481 Private William HECKENBERG, an 18 year old Carpenter from Cabramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1484 Private Frank Edward HENDERSON, a 31 year old Carpenter from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1480 Private Albert James HERBERT, a 19 year old Salesman from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.
1479 Private Reginald Joseph HEUSTON, a 24 year old Labourer from Weston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1482 Private Stanley Robert HINDMARSH, a 25 year old Dairy farmer from Robertson, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1483 Private Charles HOLLEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1486 Private Jack JOHNS, a 21 year old Labourer from Clareville via East Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1485 Private Alexander Charles JOHNSTON, a 31 year old Dentist from Lorn via West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1487 Private Leo Keith JOHNSTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.
1489 Private John KELLEHER, a 29 year old Farmer from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
1490 Private George Francis KENNEWELL, a 22 year old Labourer from Frasers Creek via Ashford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1491 Private James John Benedict KINKEAD, a 27 year old CRS from Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
1492 Private Norman KNEIPP, a 20 year old Saddler from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 December 1917.
1708 Private Victor Michael LAVENDER, a 29 year old Orchardist from Bowen Mt via Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1709 Private Richard Pym MACK, a 20 year old Farmer from Edward Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.
1703 Private Francis Patrick MANNIX, a 22 year old Fireman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1493 Private Percy MARSH, a 28 year old Farmer from Oxley via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1917.
1496 Private David McALARY, a 26 year old Grazier from Mulawa via Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 17 February 1917.
1498 Private William McDERMOTT, a 24 year old Butcher from Merewether via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1497 Private Herbert Thomas McDONALD, a 26 year old Grazier from George Creek Macleay River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1499 Private Valentine Howard McNAMARA, a 21 year old Carter from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 September 1919.
1500 Private Neil Alexander McSWEYN, a 27 year old Farmer from Ardlethan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1495 Private Stanley Augustus MULLEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1503 Private Harry Parr NICHOLS, a 22 year old Carpenter from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1706 Private Oscar Herbert Percival NUGENT, a 21 year old Labourer from Mangal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1504 Private Michael O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Pipeclay via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
1505 Private Phillip Herbert Charles O'CONOR, a 25 year old Labourer from Bondi Junction, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
1506 Private Bertram OLRICH, a 24 year old Labourer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1507 Private Edward Hugh OPREY, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Blacktown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1509 Private William Patrick RILEY, a 41 year old Carpenter from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1511 Private Philip Lancelot ROLLESTON, a 44 year old Boring Engineer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1512 Private John Julian SAUNDERS, a 21 year old Fireman from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1513 Private Allen Wylie SCOTT, a 21 year old Carpenter from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 September 1917.
1700 Private James SMITH, a 19 year old Miner from Carrington via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1514 Private Reginald SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Dungog, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1520 Private Thomas Alexander SOMERVILLE, a 29 year old Farmer from The Rock via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1517 Private Walter Francis SPICER, a 19 year old Engineer from Dudley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
1515 Private Charles Joseph SPILLANE, a 21 year old Labourer from Albion Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1519 Private George STONES, a 25 year old Farmer from Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 May 1919.
1701 Private Stanley William STRATFORD, a 23 year old Steward from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1707 Private Stephen Clive STRAUB, an 18 year old Labourer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
1516 Private Henry Gilbert STYLES, a 21 year old Farmer from Boyd Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
1522 Private Frank TALBOT, a 23 year old Labourer from Goolma via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1524 Private Earnest James TOMS, a 23 year old Gardener from Bibbenluke via Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 November 1917.
1523 Private William John Francis TURNER, an 18 year old Baker from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1526 Private Leo Augustus Francis USSHER, a 35 year old Traveller from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 April 1917.
1527 Private Gordon Namoi VENESS, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from Northwood via Manilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1528 Private Ralfred Stanley VESPER, a 19 year old Groom from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1686 Private Edward Charles WATT, a 23 year old Farmer from Tomerong via Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1530 Private Alexander George WATTS, a 22 year old Butcher from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
1529 Private Reginald William James WATTS, a 21 year old Station hand from Gap Glen via Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1688 Private William David WAUGH, a 26 year old Storeman from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1687 Private George Alexander WEIR, a 21 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1689 Private Samuel Wallace WEIR, an 18 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
1690 Private William Thomas Barnaby WELBURN, a 28 year old Farmer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1698 Private Francis Charles WHITE, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.
1691 Private Stanley Gibson WHITE, a 20 year old Warehouse man from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1692 Private Charles Henry WILKINS, a 20 year old Station hand from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.
1693 Private Frederick WILLIAMS, a 29 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Glebe Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 December 1919.
1699 Private Leslie Roy WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Miner from Merewether, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1694 Private Adams George WINZER, an 18 year old Warehouse assistant from Roselle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 29 August 1918.
1695 Private Harry WYARD, a 21 year old Butcher from Dwellingup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1697 Private Bruce Patrick YOUNG, a 22 year old Labourer from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 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:
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Euripides Group
