Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A31 Ajana 19 December 1914.
The HMAT A31 Ajana weighed 7,759 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Australind SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 12 May 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
76 Private Thomas ANDREW, a 21 year old Farmhand from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1915.
61 Private William Henry Mark BAKER, a 21 year old Labourer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
83 Private William James CONNELLY, a 24 year old Carpenter from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
64 Private Roy Edgerton COOKE, a 21 year old Station hand from Avalon, via Donnybrook, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1915.
80 Private Arthur William GIBBS, a 25 year old Drover from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
72 Private Martin Thomas GOULD, a 34 year old Boundary rider from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
84 Private Francis Patrick HALL, a 21 year old Carpenter from Darlington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 March 1918.
81 Private John Norman McKinley HARRISON, an 18 year old Station hand from Currabubula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
82 Private William Henry HAYES, a 27 year old Labourer from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
75 Private Ebenezer Thomas HIGSON, a 19 year old Chauffeur / Mechanic from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
68 Private Percy Cyril HINCKSMAN, a 22 year old Compositor from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
63 Sergeant Fredric Brock HINTON, a 22 year old Public servant from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.
73 Private Edward James JEFFRIES, a 40 year old Shearer from Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
70 Private Gordon LAING, a 20 year old Jackeroo from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
71 Private Frank L'ESTRANGE, a 25 year old Clerk from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
69 Private Frank MORTON, a 23 year old Farm labourer from Collingullie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
79 Private William Douglas MUIR, a 25 year old Drover from Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
77 Private Joseph Henry MURRAY, a 40 year old Miner from Wauchope, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.
67 Private William Arthur ROBBINS aka John GRAHAM, a 26 year old Groom from Tatura, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1919.
62 Private James Bernard SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
Private Daniel James STEVENS, a 23 year old Farmer from Kirribilli Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war N/R, .
66 Private Timothy SULLIVAN, a 22 year old Shearer from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
74 Private Edward Arthur SWINTON, a 23 year old Sheep Overseer from Llangothlin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
65 Private John Harper THOMPSON, a 31 year old Farmer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
Lieutenant Alan THORNE, a 19 year old Soldier from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 July 1915.
85 Private Herbert VINNICOMBE, a 23 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
78 Private William Henry WATSON, a 24 year old Electrical engineer from Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
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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, Machine Gun Section
