Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A67 Orsova 11 March 1916.
The HMAT A67 Orsova weighed 12,036 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 28 February 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
2146 Private Albert ABRAHAMS, a 39 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
2162 Private James BARNES, an 18 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2161 Private Andrew Jacob BAXTER, a 22 year old Farmer from Thornford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2149 Private Aubrey Longfield BAXTER, a 23 year old Farmer from Thornford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2165 Private Percy Robert BELL, a 35 year old Accountant from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2160 Private Joe BILLING, a 22 year old Farm labourer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2159 Private Robert Dermotte BOYLE, a 30 year old Shearer from Blackville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2154 Private Leonard BRADFORD, a 22 year old Station hand from Cane Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 December 1919.
2155 Private George Oswald BRASSINGTON, an 18 year old Farmhand from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 June 1919.
2157 Private Terry Patrick BRAY, a 21 year old Grocer from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 November 1918.
2163 Private Edmund Joseph BRENNAN, an 18 year old Farmer from Montefiores, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 July 1919.
2156 Private Leo Francis BROWNE, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Cedar Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2152 Private Richard BRYANT, a 35 year old Linesman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 November 1918.
2153 Private Alfred BUCKLEY, a 23 year old Butcher from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 March 1918.
2150 Private James Robert BUTLER, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
2148 Private William Richard BYRNE, a 21 year old Labourer from Beecroft, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
2284 Private Allan Bruce CAMERON, an 18 year old Farmer from Wandama via Kiama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2167 Private Andrew CARROLL, a 39 year old Labourer from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2266 Acting Corporal Harold Edgar CLARENCE, a 28 year old Grazier from Newbold Station, Clarence River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2283 Private John George COBCROFT, a 19 year old Box maker from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2169 Private Percy Cecil COOPER, a 22 year old Horse trainer from East Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 July 1916.
2170 Private Joseph Francis COUGHLAN, a 20 year old Farmhand from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 July 1918.
Second Lieutenant James Paul Gee COX, a 27 year old Dentist from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 September 1918.
2174 Private Norman Francis DELFORCE, a 20 year old Miner from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
2175 Private Edward DINNEN, a 37 year old Watchman from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2294 Acting Corporal Guy Oldham DOYLE, a 29 year old Drover from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2178 Private Benjamin Thomas EBZERY, a 20 year old Labourer from Quaama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2179 Private Charles EDWARDS, a 20 year old Farm labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2180 Private Norman John ELLIOT, a 21 year old Farmer from Ourimbah Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2177 Private Percy ENGLISH, a 20 year old Butcher from Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2289 Acting Sergeant Robert Valentine FELL, a 27 year old Traveller from Glebe Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2182 Private Victor Aikman FLORANCE, a 27 year old Solicitor from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.
2268 Private Ernest Victor FRANKLIN, an 18 year old Jockey from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2287 Private Colin GIRDLER, an 18 year old Farmer from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
2183 Private George Morris GRUNSELL, an 18 year old Station hand from Parkesbourne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2185 Private Stewart Arlington HALL, an 18 year old Ironmonger from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
2270 Private Charles George Frederick HANNAM, a 22 year old Grocer from Newton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2186 Private Clarence James HANNEY, a 21 year old Butcher from Manning River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2187 Private William HARRIS, a 29 year old Horse driver from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 August 1916.
2188 Private Vincent Ambrose HENNESSY, a 24 year old Stockman from Nymagee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2189 Private Percy George HOAD, a 26 year old Labourer from Wilga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2194 Private Edward Charles HONEYMAN, an 18 year old Baker from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2193 Private Percy Albert HONEYSETT, an 18 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2191 Private Frank Muliain Ophir HOWARD, a 20 year old Jockey from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
2196 Private John HYMMEN, a 24 year old Ships steward from Willoughby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2198 Private James Charles JEANS, a 28 year old Carter from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2199 Private Leicester Kenneth JOHNSON, a 23 year old Plantation manager from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2200 Private George JONES, a 21 year old Farrier from Cattai via Hawkesbury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2201 Private Herbert Leslie JONES, a 21 year old Labourer from Mt Coolah via Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 September 1917.
2272 Private Henry John KELLY, a 40 year old Labourer from Wingello, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2290 Private John Robert KELLY, a 20 year old Farmer from Wunlumen via Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.
2203 Private James Sutherland KENNEDY, a 37 year old Farmer from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2273 Private John KEOGH, a 35 year old Farmer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2206 Private Robert MADDALENA, a 40 year old Bushman from Mitchell Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2209 Private Sydney Robert MARKS, a 17 year old Farmhand from Vanima Falls, Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.
2219 Private Hubert Alexander McDONALD, a 23 year old Drover from Ifield via Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 May 1919.
2218 Private Richard McINNES, a 23 year old Stockman from Moonan Flat via Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
2217 Private Alfred Fletcher McLEAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Bloomfield via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2220a Private William James McMANUS, a 25 year old Mechanic from Coolac, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2223 Private Francis McMILLAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Enfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
2211 Private Frederick MERRELL, a 28 year old Motor driver from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2212 Private Frederick Stanley MILLER, a 21 year old Painter from Aberdeen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
2285 Private William David Alexander MILLER, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
2205 Private Josiah Sleeman MOFATT, a 25 year old Dentist from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
2216 Private Thomas Bevan MOORE, a 19 year old Grazier from East Burren Junction, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
R782 Private Sydney Luke MORAN, a 22 year old Station Hand from Chatswood, New South Wales 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2214 Private Amos Rees MORGAN, a 23 year old Shunter from Bowning, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2213 Private Edward Leslie MORGAN, an 18 year old Grocer from Bowning, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2258 Private Alfred MOURELL, an 18 year old Farmer from Albion Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
2274 Private Charles Lewis MURPHY, a 23 year old Farmer from Spring Creek Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.
2208 Private James Ambrose MURRAY, a 35 year old Clerk from Tooraweenah via Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.
2226 Private Alvin Cyril NEATE, a 21 year old Electric mechanic from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.
2225 Private Ernest William NORMAN, a 40 year old Gardener from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
2293 Private Francis Edward OAKES, a 29 year old Horse breaker from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2229 Private Turlough Dominie O'BRIEN, a 27 year old Farmer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2259 Acting Sergeant Emil Samuel Neil OLSSON, a 26 year old Bank Manager from South Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2232 Private Phillip PARSONS, a 28 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2233 Private Leo Joseph PEAKE, a 20 year old Labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2263 Private Arthur Ernest PLANK, a 23 year old Station hand from Coolabah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2230 Private James William PRINCE, an 18 year old Farmer from Apple Tree Flat, Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2286 Acting Corporal Graham John PROTHEROE, a 37 year old Clerk from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 15 September 1919.
2276 Private Henry Herbert READER, a 28 year old Farmer from Glenovel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2235 Private Clarence ROBINSON, an 18 year old Dairy farmer from West Dungadee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2237 Acting Corporal Middleton James SCOTT, a 34 year old Station Accountant from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2279 Private Charles John SETON, a 32 year old Engineer from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2239 Private Thomas Stephen SEXTON, a 25 year old Grocer from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
2277 Private Herbert Leslie Sylvester SMART, a 19 year old Station hand from Providence Flats via Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2242 Private John Patrick SMART, a 20 year old Bank clerk from Dalkeith via Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2246 Private David SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Warrah Station via Willow Tree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1917.
2241 Private William SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Warrah Station via Willow Tree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2244 Private Cecil John STAMM, a 19 year old Labourer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2245 Private Clifford Giesler STAMM, a 28 year old Grazier from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2250 Private Ernest Gordon THOMSON, a 22 year old Grocer from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2249 Private Frederick Oswald TIMMINS, a 20 year old Farmer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
2257 Acting Corporal Rupert Holman TREATT, a 40 year old Shire Clerk from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2248 Private James TYNAN, a 28 year old Station hand from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
2252 Private Frank VARNEY, a 21 year old Gardener from Westonia via Carabin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Douglas Ronald WADDELL, a 38 year old Stock agent from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2280 Private Norman WALKER, an 18 year old Miner from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 December 1916.
2256 Private Rowland Oswald WALKER, a 24 year old Butcher from Lue via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
2264 Private Edgar Brazil WALLACE, a 22 year old Miner from Mongarlowe via Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2253 Acting Sergeant George Geoffrey WARRE, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Mayfield Stn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2254 Private Cecil Robert WHALAN, an 18 year old Station hand from Ivanhoe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2281 Private Alexander WHAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Saumeniz Ponds, Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 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, 15th Reinforcement
