Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement
HMAT A35 Berrima
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A35 Berrima 19 December 1914.
The HMAT A35 Berrima weighed 11,137 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 October 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
610 Private William Edward BOLSTAD, a 38 year old Carpenter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
609 Sergeant Arthur Simmons BROADLEY, a 42 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 May 1919.
612 Private Joseph CAWRSE, a 33 year old Rail worker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1918.
613 Private Vincent Robert CHINCHEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
614 Private Frederick William CLUNE, a 21 year old Labourer from Ganmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
615 Private William Thomas Hicks COLLINGS, a 28 year old Farmer from Rosebank Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
616 Private Frederick COULSTOCK, a 21 year old Labourer from Maadi Egypt. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 March 1919.
617 Private Graham CROZIER, a 41 year old Sailor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
618 Private Daniel DeLaHUNTY, a 22 year old Station hand from Morven, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 August 1915.
619 Private Arthur DIVER-TUCK, a 27 year old Collector from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 April 1915.
620 Private Arthur DOBBS, a 19 year old Farmer from Lake Albert, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
621 Acting Corporal William Westley DUNN, a 27 year old Farmer from Kurrajong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
622 Private Lionel Rupert FAIRLIE, a 22 year old Farmer from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
623 Private Edgar Allan FELTIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
624 Private James Edward FINNERAN, a 30 year old Shearer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
625 Private John William GORDON, a 22 year old Station hand from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
626 Private Edward Laurence HAUBER, an 18 year old Grocer from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
604 Private Clement Horace HODGSON, a 31 year old Frame Maker from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 December 1919.
627 Private Charles Robert HOWLETT, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.
Lieutenant Harry Vernon JACKSON, a 34 year old Traveller from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
628 Private Henry KAY, a 39 year old Miner from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 June 1917.
630 Private John Robert KERR, a 26 year old Shearer from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; but did not embark; subsequently transferred to with 6th LHR, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
629 Private Edmond KIRBY, a 41 year old Labourer from Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 July 1915.
632 Private John KNAUT, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
631 Private George KNEALE, a 26 year old Labourer from Rutherglen, Victoria / Lockhart, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
605 Private Horace LAMBLEY, a 34 year old Labourer from Glen Oak, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
633 Private Stanley LASCELLES, a 24 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
603 Private John Stephen LIVERMORE, a 25 year old Shoe smith from Cargo via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
634 Private James MARSHALL, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 November 1917.
601 Private Murray McALEER, a 22 year old Station hand from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
639 Private William McCARTHY, a 22 year old Labourer from Grahams Hill via Glencoe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.
640 Private Jack McFARLANE, a 26 year old Station hand from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 30 May 1918.
606 Private John McGREGOR, a 31 year old Labourer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
635 Private William Donald MERCER, a 19 year old Labourer from Moruya, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
636 Private James Francis MILLER, an 18 year old Horse breaker from Mulwala via Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
637 Private Leslie Vivian MORGAN, a 24 year old Plumber from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
638 Private Herbert James MORRIS, a 23 year old Miner from Hillgrove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
608 Corporal Knox Rowan NIVEN, a 40 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1915.
602 Private John OGLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
641 Private Arthur Joseph PEIRCE, a 21 year old Farmer from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
642 Private John Michael SCANNELL, a 27 year old Shearer from Canberra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
539 Private Sidney SIMPSON, a 23 year old Labourer from South Bodfield, Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; but did not embark; subsequently embarked with "B" Company, 3rd Pioneers, and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
607 Private Ernest Samuel SINGLETON, a 36 year old Stockman from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
645 Private William SLOSS, a 21 year old Labourer from Katamatite, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
611 Private Arthur West TREU aka Arthur William BLACK, a 21 year old Labourer from Lochinvar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 August 1917.
646 Private Reginald Herbert WALDRON, a 21 year old Motor Mechanic from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
647 Private Francis Stanley WARREN, a 22 year old Farrier from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 January 1917.
648 Private Phillip WATERSON, a 31 year old Labourer from Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1915.
649 Private Jack Ernest WILLIS, a 29 year old Teamster from Peak Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
650 Private John WILSON, a 30 year old Shearer from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
651 Private Barder Bardet WOODHAM, a 20 year old Station hand from Boggabilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 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, 1st Reinforcement
