Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR
6th LHR, AIF
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln 11 June 1917.
The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 September 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
3347 Private George Stanley BAILEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3350 Private Alfred James BLAKE, a 20 year old Farmer from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3349 Private Gordon Clarence BLAKE, a 20 year old Farmer from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3346 Private Percy BURGIS, a 25 year old Boot operator from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3351 Private Thomas Dominic COLGAN, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Beechwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3352 Private Hugh Fraser CRAWFORD, a 24 year old Farmer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3354 Private Bert George EMETT, a 27 year old Groom from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
3356 Private William John GALLAGHER, a 23 year old Shearer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3379 Private Geoffrey Garnet GEE, an 18 year old Labourer from Garland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
3358 Private John GREENTREE, a 28 year old Labourer from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
3360 Private Thomas William HARGRAVES, a 31 year old Horse driver from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
3361 Private Claude Adolph Frederick JONES, a 22 year old Labourer from Barraganyatti, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3362 Private Vincent LATUS, a 37 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3365 Private Henry MILLS, a 37 year old Bushman from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3364 Private William Benedict MULRONEY, a 38 year old Carter from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 August 1918.
3366 Private Richard Lyle NOBLE, a 26 year old Contractor from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3367 Private James Samuel David ONIONS, a 27 year old Drover from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3368 Private Walter George Edward PRESTON, a 20 year old Jockey from Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
3369 Private Alfred Rupert RATHBONE, a 24 year old Farmer from Tullamore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
3371 Private Harry SPARKES, a 23 year old Motor Driver from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
706 Private Reginald Walter SPINNEY, a 23 year old Clerk from Farley, Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
3370 Private Albert Angus STEWART, an 18 year old Clerk from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3374 Private William Lewis THOMPSON, a 34 year old Station Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3376 Private Robert George WALKER, a 36 year old Wharfie from Appleby via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
3375 Private David Macquarie WHALAN, a 29 year old Dentist from Emu Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1917; but disembarked sick on 19 June 1917 and subsequently Discharged, 26 February 1918.
3377 Private Kenneth Charles YOUNG, a 23 year old Carpenter from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 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, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group
