Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Regimental Headquarters Section
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Regimental Headquarters Section, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire 20 December 1914.
The HMAT A33 Ayrshire weighed 7,763 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the The Scottish Shire Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 9 January 1918.
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
29 Bugler Sergeant James Campbell ANDREWS, a 34 year old Carpenter from Cockatoo Dockyard Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
Lieutenant Colonel John MacLean ARNOTT, a 46 year old Manufacturer from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 May 1919.
21 Signaller Robert Edgar BATTERHAM, a 21 year old Stockman from Gleniffer, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
7 Armourer Sergeant Thomas Peter BLACK, a 32 year old Mechanical Engineer from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
8 Trumpeter Driver William Fisher BOAG, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Seaham via West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 November 1916.
Lieutenant Adjutant William George BOARD, a 24 year old Accountant from Hamilton via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 19 February 1919.
34 Sergeant Cook George BRENNAN, a 39 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
17 Private Jack Alexander BROWN, a 21 year old Painter from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1915.
1 Driver Motor Transport Walter John CAVANAGH, a 22 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
631 Corporal George CHILVERS, a 28 year old Seaman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
22 Driver Thomas COOK, a 25 year old Butcher from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
20 Driver Phillip George CORNELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
11 Signaller Cecil Harrop COUPLAND, an 18 year old Clerk from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
15 Medical Officer Orderly Thomas CRUDDEN, a 31 year old Labourer from Iona, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
25 Private Henry Joseph DYKES, a 22 year old Drover from Kendall, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1917.
32 Regimental Sergeant Major Claude Cadman EASTERBROOK, a 25 year old Soldier / A&I staff from New Lambton via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
33 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Albert EDWARDS, a 29 year old Soldier from “Hollybrook”, Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
Dr Captain Hugo FLECKER, a 30 year old Doctor from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
387 Private Gordon Christopher FROST, a 30 year old Sailor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
Vet Captain Sydney Joseph GILBERT, a 30 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Clovelly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
633 Private Sidney Albert GREEN, a 28 year old Clerk from Woomargama Station via Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
Lieutenant /Quartermaster Christopher George Henry Matthew Ambrose HESSION, a 20 year old Traveller from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
35 Private James Thomas HILL, a 29 year old Saddle & harness maker from Cowwarr, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
26 Signaller Harry Archibald HOWELL, a 20 year old Bookkeeper from Bullarah via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 March 1916.
30 Private Richard JACKSON, a 20 year old Baker from Nevertire, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.
5 Signaller Clifton KILPATRICK, a 27 year old Labourer from Yarck, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
23 Signaller Alfred KNIGHT, a 22 year old Station hand from Rushcutters Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
12 Signaller Rienzi LAUGIER, a 21 year old Farmer from Carrajung, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
Major George Macleay MacARTHUR - ONSLOW, a 39 year old Estate Manager from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
13 Private Albert Edward MATHER, a 24 year old Labourer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
9 Private Frank PARKER, a 23 year old Groom from Lambton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2 Sergeant Reginald Thomas PHELPS, a 20 year old Farmer from Woolwich, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1915.
4 Medical Officer Orderly Harold James PIPER, a 28 year old Clerk from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
18 Orderly Room Sergeant Norman Dunstan RAE, a 25 year old Bank Clerk from Glenroy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
14 Signaller Michael REDDY, a 22 year old Grocer from Bethungra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
10 Driver Michael RYAN, a 32 year old Labourer from Dalby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1918.
7 Trumpeter Sergeant Thomas SIEVIER, a 35 year old Farmer from Mullion Creek via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
632 Private John William STEWART, a 25 year old Telephone mechanic from Cullinga Mines, Cullinga via Wallendbeen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 June 1915.
16 Private Albert John STILES, a 30 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
28 Private Charles Ernest SWADLING, a 21 year old Farmer from N/R. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 May 1918.
27 Driver Henry TYLER, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
6 Signaller Edward VINE, a 31 year old Hairdresser from Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
174 Signaller William Albert WALKER, a 19 year old Stockman from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.
31 Private William Allen WARDEN, a 20 year old Groom from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
3 Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant William John WHITE, a 44 year old Blacksmith from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
19 Private Alfred Thomas YOUNG, a 30 year old Shearer from Eskbank, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 March 1916.
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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, Regimental Headquarters Section
