Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR
6th LHR, AIF
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A34 Persic 18 November 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.
Finding more about a service person.
Embarkation Roll
1591 Private James ALLEN, a 19 year old Butcher from Rose Valley via Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1918.
1594 Private Harry Jones BABER, a 28 year old Carrier from Cabramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1592 Acting Corporal Henry BARNES, a 21 year old Labourer from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1770 Private George Henry BAUSCH, a 23 year old Labourer from Beaconsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1596 Private Reginald BEADMAN, a 22 year old Horse trainer from Rappville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1595 Private William BEADMAN, an 18 year old Horse trainer from Rappville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1771 Private Robert Frederick BENNETT, a 21 year old Brick carter from South Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1680 Private Edward BENNETTS, a 20 year old Civil servant from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
1598 Private Francis William BOLAND, an 18 year old Telegraph messenger from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1597 Private Albert BOLLINGER, a 19 year old Farmer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 March 1918.
1772 Private Clifford Dare BONDFIELD, an 18 year old Clerk from Glenugie via Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1679 Private Walter BOYLSON, a 32 year old Chauffeur from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1678 Private Russell James BROWN, a 27 year old Grazier from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1593 Private Harold William BUCKLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1681 Private John Phillip BUSH, a 21 year old Engineers apprentice from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
Captain Herbert Caine CAINES, a 47 year old Merchant from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
1682 Private David Gordon CAMPBELL, a 26 year old Dairy farmer from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1605 Private Percy Reginald CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Draughtsman from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1599 Acting Sergeant Samuel CARTWRIGHT, a 39 year old Dairyman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
1601 Private Lawrence CHANDLER, an 18 year old Station hand from Darlington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1603 Private Jack CLARKE, a 25 year old Butcher from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1600 Private Thomas COOPER, a 37 year old Farm labourer from Wattamondara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1604 Private Alfred Ellerslie CRAIG, a 22 year old Accountant from Mt Pleasant via Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1602 Private Owen Edward CULGAN, a 31 year old Farmer from Ben Lomond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1608 Private Harry Westbrook DAVIS, a 27 year old Farmer from Berry, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1606 Private Percy Augustus DAVIS, a 21 year old Rail porter from St Mary's Rooty Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.
1607 Private James Sibraa DRAPER, a 20 year old Stockman from Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1609 Private James Allen DYCE, an 18 year old Student from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1610 Private Bert William EDGERTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1684 Private John Verrall EDWARDS, a 20 year old Baker from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1683 Private Francis Bryan EGAN, a 30 year old Grazier from Kiameron Station via Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1611 Private James Henry Francis ELLIOTT, a 28 year old Labourer from Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1614 Private Thomas Edward FARLEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Narboy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.
1612 Private Joshua Paul FIELD, a 22 year old Shopkeeper from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 November 1916.
1775 Private William John FINCH, a 19 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1615 Acting Sergeant Edgar Anton GEYER, a 40 year old Chief Steward & Purser from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1616 Private Thomas GLYDE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.
1685 Private Adrian Richard HAGON, a 25 year old Civil servant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1778 Private William Henry HARMER, a 22 year old Labourer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1761 Private Bede HART, a 29 year old Labourer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1618 Private Arthur HEANY, a 44 year old Shearer from Wongarbon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1620 Private George Albert James HIGHFIELD, a 28 year old Tuckerman from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1619 Private John Gilbert HINGSTON, a 25 year old Agent from Mt View, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1617 Private Stanley HOURIGAN, a 20 year old Barman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1621 Private William HOWARD, a 44 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1622 Private Percy Nevell INGLE, a 26 year old Farm labourer from Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1623 Private Herbert Francis INWOOD, a 24 year old Labourer from Numbil, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1624 Private Edward Stanley JACKSON, a 30 year old Farmer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
Lieutenant Frank Birkbeck JACOB, a 25 year old Engineer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1625 Private Jack JOHNSON, a 21 year old Motor driver from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1762 Private John Robert JONES, a 20 year old Telegraph operator from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
1628 Private Robert Lindsay KELTON, a 44 year old Farrier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1627 Private Charles Everest KENT, a 26 year old Postal worker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1626 Private Edward KING, a 28 year old Miner from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 October 1917.
1763 Private Alfred James LATTIMORE, a 22 year old Carpenter from Bungay via Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1629 Private Sydney William LEE, a 23 year old Labourer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1630 Private Wallace Douglas LEE, a 19 year old Labourer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 October 1917.
1635 Private Henry William MARSHALL, a 27 year old Horse trainer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 9 April 1917.
1643 Private John Joseph MARTIN, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1642 Private Reginald Clarence MAYBURY, a 22 year old Farmer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.
1781 Private William McCOMAS, a 32 year old Clerk from Wentworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1632 Private Francis Edward McGRATH, a 20 year old Cheese maker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1633 Private Norman Leslie McLEAN, a 21 year old Wool classer from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1631 Private James McSWEENEY, a 25 year old Hairdresser from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 June 1919.
1634 Private Francis David MEAKER, a 27 year old Labourer from Dawson Flat via Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1641 Private Henry Gordon MILLER, a 22 year old Farmer from Wingeewah via Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
1640 Private Will MONTEFIORE, a 30 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1638 Private Joseph MORLEY, a 27 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1639 Private Sydney Edward MORLEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1644 Private Henry Pope MOXHAM, a 45 year old Saddler from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
1636 Private Frank MURRAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Manildra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 7 November 1918.
1637 Private Kenneth Frank MURRAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1764 Private Francis Allen NOLAN, a 22 year old Barman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1648 Private Edward Charles OATES, a 22 year old Farmer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1646 Private William Francis O'DONNELL, a 20 year old Window dresser from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
1652 Acting Corporal Robert Norman PARRY, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; disembarked at Melbourne, sent back to Sydney and subsequently Discharged, 22 May 1916.
1650 Private Alfred James PEARCE, a 20 year old Labourer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1651 Private John Hubert PLUNKETT, a 28 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1657 Private Ernest RANDALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1653 Private Neil ROSS, a 20 year old Grazier from Kinross, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1654 Private John Wright RUSTEN, a 19 year old Butcher from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 July 1918.
1656 Private Joseph RUSTEN, a 23 year old Butcher from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1655 Private William John RUSTEN, a 31 year old Boundary rider from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1658 Private Cecil James RYRIE, a 46 year old Grazier from Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 October 1916.
1665 Private Francis Glover SINCLAIR, a 31 year old Porter from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1662 Private Stanley Rupert SMART, a 23 year old Labourer from Nangus, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1664 Private Roy Albert SPURWAY, a 22 year old Farmer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1660 Acting Corporal Charles Alexander STANTON, a 26 year old Tram conductor from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1659 Private Horatio Francis STANTON, a 22 year old Coach smith from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1663 Private Francis Leonard STEWART, a 38 year old Farmer from Arthurville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1661 Private William Norman STRACHAN, a 19 year old Grocer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1668 Private William Andrew TOMLINSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
1765 Private Ferdinand Pearson TOMPSON, a 22 year old Auctioneer from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 April 1919.
1667 Private John Errol TREDREA, a 26 year old Grazier from Spring Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1666 Acting Corporal Roy Charles TREDREA, a 21 year old Telegraph assistant from Spring Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1669 Acting Sergeant Reginald Walter TRIBE, a 39 year old Labourer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1766 Private Victor Edwin TURNER, a 23 year old Farmer from Yetholme, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1768 Private Allan McDonald WARDEN, a 23 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1670 Private Charles William WATSON, a 44 year old Coach painter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1916.
1769 Private James William WEEKES, a 26 year old Labourer from Kimberke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1767 Private Robert Thomas Kennerson WELCH, a 23 year old Rail Signalman from Blacktown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1671 Private Charles WILDE, a 28 year old Labourer from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1674 Private Arthur Hordern WILKINS, a 19 year old Draper from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.
1780 Private Henry Charles WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 April 1918.
1672 Private Richard Henry WINSLETT, a 24 year old Miner from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1676 Private David Moncrieff WRIGHT, a 28 year old Farmer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1673 Private Herbert WRIGHT, a 23 year old Labourer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 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:
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group
