Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR
6th LHR, AIF
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A4 Pera 22 March 1916.
HMAT A4 Pera weighed 7,635 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the P&O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 January 1917. The Pera was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean on 19 October 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
2249 Private Harold Basil ADDEMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Van Sittart Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2248 Private Arthur ASPINALL, a 22 year old Dough mixer from La Mascotte, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 July 1919.
2150 Private Harry BARKER, a 34 year old Poultry Farmer from Erina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2148 Private Earl BARNES, a 38 year old Teacher from Triangle Flats, Rockley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2146 Private Roy Dibben BAYLISS, an 18 year old Farmer from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.
2151 Private Sydney Robert BENSON, an 18 year old Collage Student from Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
Second Lieutenant Henry William BOWD, a 31 year old Law Clerk from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 25 October 1917.
2149 Private Joseph BURNS, a 34 year old Greengrocer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2152 Private Cedric Errol BUSHELL, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2147 Private Reginald BUTTEL, a 25 year old Driver from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2160 Private Norman Harold CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Grazier from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.
2157 Private Stanley John CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Grazier from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.
2155 Private Alfred James CARR, a 25 year old Labourer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2154 Private Charles Herbert CHALMERS, a 19 year old Farmer from Garryowen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2164 Private Charles CHRISTEY, an 18 year old Stable Manager from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2161 Private Allan Austin CHURCHILL, a 23 year old Labourer from Kialla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2159 Private John Joseph CLUNE, a 25 year old Farmer from Cundletown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2163 Private Cecil CONDON, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Blayney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2156 Private Richard CONNELL, a 27 year old Miner from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2158 Private Francis CRAGO, a 27 year old Miner from Bellambi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2153 Private Geoffrey Bruce CULLENWARD, a 26 year old Station Overseer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2162 Private Albert Edward CUMMINGS, a 25 year old Porter from Lake Charm, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2170 Private Mark Turner DANDO, an 18 year old Farmhand from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2166 Private William Charles DAVIS, a 21 year old Plumber from Banksia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2165 Private Owen James DENNETT, an 18 year old Grocers carter from Wentworthville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2167 Private Joseph George DICKSON, a 36 year old Rabbit trapper from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2169 Acting Sergeant John Irving DUDLEY, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.
2168 Acting Corporal John Alexander DUNLOP, a 22 year old Grazier from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 November 1917.
2171 Private George DUNN, a 26 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1916.
2172 Private Nesbitt Stanley EMERY, a 23 year old Labourer from James Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2173 Private Sydney Albert EVANS, a 27 year old Farmer from Castlereagh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.
2176 Acting Sergeant James Greer Gould FAIRBAIRN, a 28 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 December 1917.
2175 Private Archibald Douglas FERGUSON, a 29 year old Drover from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.
2177 Private Harold Joseph FISHER, a 21 year old Carter from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2174 Private Jack Joseph FISHER, a 21 year old Grazier from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 June 1916.
2182 Acting Corporal William Frederick GANNON, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Brighton Le Sands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2178 Private Harold Henry GIBBS, a 20 year old Farmer from Williamsdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2181 Private Robert GLAZEBROOK, a 27 year old Station Hand from Double Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2179 Private James Harold GOODING, a 23 year old Carter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2183 Private George Henry GRAHAM, a 37 year old Grazier from Hill End, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2180 Private Leslie GREENAWAY, a 27 year old Carter from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2258 Private Sydney HARDGE, a 22 year old Grocer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2184 Private Hereward Norman HATHAWAY, an 18 year old Clerk from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2189 Private William John HAVILL, a 25 year old Carpenter from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
2185 Private Frederick HODGSON, a 38 year old Saddler from Greenwich, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2187 Private Alfred Oscar HOLLIBONE, a 33 year old Farmer from Trundle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2188 Private Herbert Frederick HUTCHINGS, a 27 year old Labourer from Bergalia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
2191 Private Kenneth James IRVINE, a 24 year old Dentist from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2192 Private George William JAMES, a 30 year old Farmer from Ferndale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2194 Private Francis Richard JOHNSTON, a 26 year old Farmhand from Lindfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2260 Private William Grant JOHNSTON, a 22 year old Butcher from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2193 Private Frederick George JONES, a 23 year old Labourer from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2196 Private Patrick Joseph KENNEDY, a 24 year old Labourer from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2195 Private William KNIGHT, a 23 year old Groom from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2198 Private Sydney Joseph Martin LACEY, a 26 year old Miner from Woonona, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2201 Private Osmond John LEIGHTON, a 21 year old Farmhand from Yelma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2200 Private Arthur Pitt Ward LEVICK, a 20 year old Labourer from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2199 Private Walter LINDSAY, a 27 year old Bank Clerk from Unanderra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2197 Private Henry William LOCKE, an 18 year old Labourer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2209 Private Robert MAHONEY, a 44 year old Labourer from Wallabadah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
2252 Private Donald McCOLL, a 21 year old Seaman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2255 Private Frank McGUINNESS, a 21 year old Traveller from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.
2202 Private Walter George Lowing McMILLAN, a 24 year old Butcher from Tichborne via Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 October 1918.
2203 Acting Corporal Stanley James McQUIGGIN, a 22 year old Farmer from Craigmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2205 Private Cecil Harold MILLER, a 22 year old Motor driver from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2207 Private Charles Henry MISCHKE, a 32 year old Bricklayer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2208 Private Stephen Henry MITCHELL, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2204 Acting Corporal Harold Carrington MURPHY, a 28 year old Grocer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
2210 Private Stanley Herbert NAPPER, a 20 year old Labourer from North Yarrunga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2212 Private Alfred Tarlton OLDFIELD, a 27 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 February 1919.
2215 Private David Alexander PATTISON, a 31 year old Waiter from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
2216 Private Alan Francis PEAT, a 19 year old Rail porter from Towrang, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
2213 Private Harry PHILLIPS, an 18 year old Labourer from South Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
2220 Private Ernest Richard READING, a 20 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
2219 Private James REID, a 27 year old Sleeper cutter from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2221 Private Charles REYNOLDS, a 25 year old Mechanic from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2218 Private Alfred Paul RICHARDS, a 22 year old Fireman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2261 Private Kenneth RIGNOLD, a 32 year old Labourer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2232 Private James Munro SAUNDERS, an 18 year old Clerk from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2224 Private Gordon Leslie SCURRAH, an 18 year old Station assistant from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2233 Private Hunter Parkman SHEPPARD, a 20 year old Station hand from North Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2234 Private Lewis Norman SHORTELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2228 Private Charles Victor SOUTHWELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2229 Private James SOUTHWELL, a 39 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2222 Private Hector Allen STACKPOOLE, a 24 year old Farmer from Ilford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2226 Private Percy Gordon STEINMETZ, a 31 year old Sawmill Manager from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2225 Private Mark Edward STEPHENS, a 35 year old Teamster from Tomalla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2223 Private Charles Norman STERRETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2227 Private Edward Joseph STEVENSON, a 27 year old Clerk from Cecil Park Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2231 Private Jack STIBBARD, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2235 Private Albert STONE, a 21 year old Warder from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2262 Acting Sergeant James Nelson STUBBS, a 27 year old Farmer from Pallamallawa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 9 August 1919.
2230 Private Leslie SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Bodangora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2237 Private William James TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2236 Acting Corporal Gervaza Cosmos THOMPSON, a 21 year old Compositor from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Duncan Gillies THOMSON, a 25 year old Station Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2238 Private John Thomas TOBIN, a 23 year old Farmer from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2239 Private Harry WILLARD, a 22 year old Butcher from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 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, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group
