Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A60 Aeneas 20 December 1915.
The HMAT A60 Aeneas weighed 10,049 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 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
1687 Private James ALLAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Terrigal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1686 Private Frank McAlpine ALLEN, a 27 year old Labourer from Bexley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1820 Private John ANDREWS, a 40 year old Station hand from Ravensworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1688 Private George Norman APPERLEY, a 25 year old Carrier from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1689 Acting Corporal Claude Hamilton AYLIFFE, a 38 year old Accountant from Marion, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 24 February 1922.
1692 Private Charles Dudley BALDWIN, a 21 year old Horse trainer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1691 Private Jack Gordon BALDWIN, a 20 year old Labourer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1828 Private Reuben William BARBE, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Bedgerebong via Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1693 Private James Henry BARTLETT, a 20 year old Grocer from Ganmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 October 1918.
1697 Private Bert BEASLEY, a 32 year old Labourer from Chippendale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1700 Private Cecil George BEAVER, a 20 year old Engineer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1702 Private Thomas William Leslie BELL, a 32 year old Labourer from Blakeneys Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1694 Private Leslie BENNETT, a 23 year old Labourer from Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
1699 Private Ralph BETTS, an 18 year old Farmhand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1698 Acting Corporal Samuel Robert BLACKER, a 22 year old Farrier from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
1706 Private William James CALDWELL, a 25 year old Carter from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1710 Private Alexander John CAMPBELL, a 27 year old Hospital attendant from Wollun via Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1717 Private Harold Gordon CAMPBELL, a 29 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1715 Private William Alfred CAMPBELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Wallum, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1835 Private Leslie Victor CHANDLER, a 19 year old Labourer from Glebe Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1918.
1713 Private Raymond CHANDLER, a 19 year old Labourer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1705 Private Christian Frederick CHRISTIANSEN, a 30 year old Farmer from Sunbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
1827 Private Richard CLARKE, a 42 year old labourer from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.
1718 Private Joseph COATES, a 25 year old Clerk from Eglinton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
1711 Private William COBBAN, a 22 year old Jockey from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1712 Private Victor Hubert CONKEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1707 Private Archibald Angus CORBETT, a 29 year old Hotel Manager from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1708 Private Clarence Richard CORBETT, an 18 year old Clerk from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1709 Private William George COX, a 20 year old Miner from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1719 Private Charles Alfred James DeBELL, a 22 year old Labourer from Rockley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1722 Private Donald Dunkin DIXON, a 21 year old Miner from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1721 Private Robert Henry DODD, a 20 year old Draper from Murrumburrah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1724 Private Aubrey Arthur FOWLER, a 19 year old Farmer from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 January 1917.
1832 Private Reginald Lumley FUTTER, an 18 year old Labourer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
1726 Private Harry GARDNER, a 21 year old Warehouse man from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1727 Private William Joseph GEANY, an 18 year old Baker from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1824 Private William GIRTON, a 41 year old Miner from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.
1729 Private Thomas GLYNN, a 21 year old Barber from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 March 1917.
1732 Private William Dalton GOODMAN, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1730 Private William GRAY, a 34 year old Miner from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 7 June 1917.
1731 Private Richard Ernest GRIFFITHS, a 21 year old Motor driver from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1743 Private Frederick HADLER, a 29 year old Traveller from North Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1742 Private Alfred John HARDING, a 25 year old Labourer from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
1733 Private Frank HARTLEY, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.
1738 Private Athol George HAWKINS, a 20 year old Station hand from Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1735 Private Lewis HAY, a 28 year old Miner from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.
1740 Private Lawrence HEFFERNAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1918.
1734 Private David HENDERSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1737 Private William Edgar HONEY, a 25 year old Shearer from Delungra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1744 Private James JEFFREY, a 25 year old Labourer from Watsons Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.
1745 Private Archibald Crawford JOHNSTONE, a 19 year old Box Maker from Sth Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1836 Private Herbert James JONES, a 21 year old Postal worker from GPO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1746 Private John Lloyd JONES, a 29 year old Carrier from Helensburgh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
1747 Private Thomas JONES, a 37 year old Barman from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 October 1917.
1749 Private Cecil Roy KIRTON, a 24 year old Farmer from Rocky Creek Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1752 Private Donald Stewart LAPSCOMD, a 20 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1758 Private Adam Bruce LAUDER, an 18 year old Box Maker from Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1759 Private James LAUDER, a 20 year old Carrier from Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
1760 Private John Bennie LECKIE, a 21 year old Barman from Riversleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1753 Private Rowland Dennis Clark LEESON, a 22 year old Farmer from Barmedman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 October 1918.
1815 Private Robert Leigh LIVINGSTON, a 20 year old Farmer from Mt Errington, Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 August 1917.
1755 Private William Frederick LONG, a 26 year old Saddler from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
1764 Private John Hercules MANN, a 25 year old Farmer from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1767 Private Jack Denham MATTHEWS, a 33 year old Station Overseer from Glen Alice via Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1768 Private Reginald Ernest MEYERS, a 23 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.
1765 Private Michael Arthur MORAN, a 19 year old Carpenter from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1823 Acting Sergeant Neville MORRISBY, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Mt Joy, Queensland / Lindfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1814 Acting Sergeant Clyde Edgar MUIR, a 21 year old Banker from McMahons Point, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 December 1919.
1769 Private Frank NORRIS, a 19 year old Farmhand from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1773 Private Denis O'MALLEY, a 31 year old Driver from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
1772 Private Richard James O'SULLIVAN, a 34 year old Fireman from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1917.
1780 Private Percy John PADDISON, a 21 year old Labourer from Baldry via Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 June 1919.
1818 Private Arthur Roy PAINE, a 20 year old Labourer from Ravenswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1778 Private Thomas Ambrose PALMER, a 36 year old Farmer from East Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
1787 Private Edmund Alfred PARKS, a 24 year old Labourer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1775 Private Harry PARSONS, a 20 year old Builder’s mate from Enfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
1781 Private Robert Henry PATTERSON, a 24 year old Plumber from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1776 Private Leo PETTY, a 21 year old Bookkeeper from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
1782 Private Patrick Joseph POWELL, a 29 year old Railporter from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
1788 Private Walter William RICE, a 22 year old Labourer from Pymble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1821 Acting Corporal Charles Halford RICHARDS, a 27 year old Garage owner from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1825 Private Oswald Evans RICHARDS, a 23 year old Stockman from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1819 Private Cecil John Elzric RORKE, a 23 year old Grazier from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1837 Lieutenant Patrick Vincent Michael RYAN, a 34 year old Journalist from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
1791 Private John George SEAGER, a 31 year old Labourer from North Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.
1792 Private Henry Charles SHEAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Bedgerebong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
1817 Private Frederick John SIMPSON, a 23 year old Fitter’s mate from Warrawee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1919.
1816 Private Reginald Love SIMPSON, a 22 year old Assistant Vet from Warrawee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1793 Private George SINCLAIR, a 25 year old Station hand from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1795 Private William STANSFELD, a 25 year old Farmer from Boorowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1790 Private Arthur Edmund STARR, a 34 year old Miner from Bulli, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1800 Private Harry Nash THOMPSON, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1811 Acting Sergeant Neal TOLLEY, a 20 year old Farm labourer from Fern Hill, Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
1796 Private William Evelyn TRAVERS, a 22 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1799 Private Arthur Ernest TURNER, a 20 year old Station hand from Moorelands Station, Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1798 Private William James TYRRELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Martins Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
1834 Private George Tamplin WHITE, a 20 year old Motor driver from South Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 October 1919.
1809 Private William Alexander WHITE, a 27 year old Tram conductor from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1806 Private Harold Enoch WHITEHURST, a 24 year old Bricklayer from Bexley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1822 Private Percy Albert WILLIAMS, a 30 year old Labourer from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.
1803 Private Raymond Gordon WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
1807 Private Albert Charles WILSON, a 38 year old Labourer from Denman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.
1804 Private Duncan Claude WRIGHT, a 19 year old Bush labourer from Dogtrap, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 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:
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
