Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group
SS Hawkes Bay
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.
The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)
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
1328 Private George ALLEN, a 30 year old Station hand from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1350 Private William John BELL, an 18 year old Butcher from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1332 Private William Romey BORBRIDGE, a 24 year old Farmer from Moonambel, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1329 Private George William BROWN, a 21 year old Teamster from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.
1330 Private Harold John BROWN, a 19 year old Gardener from Cheltenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1335 Private Robert Arthur CALLCOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Upwey, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1338 Private John CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Carpenter from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1333 Private William James CLARK, a 27 year old Contractor from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1337 Private William Christopher COLES, a 20 year old Labourer Baker from North Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1336 Private James Edward COOPER, a 20 year old Groom from Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1334 Private Charles Joseph CULLEN, a 38 year old Electrician from Tarnagulla, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1340 Private Donald DAVEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1339 Private John DAVIES, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
1345 Private Walter DENTON, a 32 year old Caretaker from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1346 Private Leslie Albert DOWLAN, a 26 year old Ironmonger from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1342 Private Sydney Francis GILBERT, a 36 year old Horse trainer from Petersham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1341 Private Harold Percy GOODWIN, a 19 year old Labourer from Hastings, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
1344 Private Frederick Ernest HICKS, an 18 year old Labourer from Heathcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1346 Private Albert James Thomas JAMES, a 33 year old Labourer from Mornington, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1347 Private John KIRK, a 24 year old Clerk from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1375 Private Walter William LANCASTER, a 22 year old Motor driver from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1348 Private Thomas Frank LePRASTRIER, a 23 year old Electrician from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1352 Private Patrick James Franklin MALONE, an 18 year old Driver from South Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1331 Private Robert Francis MANN, a 35 year old Contractor from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1353 Private George William MARSHALL, an 18 year old Farm hand from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1392 Private David John McGRAH, a 25 year old Groom from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1351 Private Gordon Campbell MORRIS, a 31 year old Driver from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1355 Private Alexander NAIRN, a 28 year old Farmer from Buangor, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.
1354 Private William Ingles NORTHAGE, an 18 year old Carpenter from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
1357 Private Charles O'DONNELL, a 21 year old Vet Surgeon from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Deserted, 8 August 1917.
1356 Private Stanley OGILVIE, a 20 year old Butcher from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1443 Private John Leo PARSELL, an 18 year old Jockey from Tungamah, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1363 Private William Albert PARSONS, a 23 year old Driver from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1360 Private Stanley Rupert PASCOE, an 18 year old Clerk from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1358 Private Thomas PEEL, a 21 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1362 Private Arthur John PEPPER, a 22 year old Builder from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1359 Private William PERKINS, a 44 year old Stock agent from Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.
1376 Private Lawrence Charles QUINLAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1364 Private William George RIGG, a 43 year old Customs officer from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1365 Private William Clement ROBERTS, a 29 year old Horse trainer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1404 Private Thomas Alexander ROXBURGH, a 40 year old Butcher from Lexton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1368 Private Joseph SMITH, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Chiltern, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1369 Private Leslie John SMITH, a 26 year old Rail worker from Jung, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1372 Private William Cully SMITH, a 36 year old Labourer from Eddington, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1366 Private Richard Elliott SPOONER, a 24 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1367 Private James STEDMAN, a 24 year old Farm hand from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
1371 Private Claude Vincent SUARES, an 18 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1373 Private Frederick TATT, a 26 year old Labourer from Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1374 Private Oscar TAYLOR, a 21 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
1370 Private Herbert Horlick WARBURTON, a 21 year old Labourer from Hawkesdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 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:
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group
