Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Clan Mccorquodale Group
HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcement Clan Mccorquodale Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale 13 November 1915.
The HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale weighed 5121 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Cayser, Irvin and Co., Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 April 1915. The Clan Maccorquodale was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, 17 November 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
1658 Private George AINLEY, a 26 year old Tan Yard from Heyfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
1377 Private Reginald ALEXANDER, a 25 year old Farmer from Lancefield Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1379 Private Herbert Alfred ALLAN, a 22 year old Picture framer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1378 Private Alick Gordon ALLARDYCE, a 27 year old Grazier from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
1388 Private Robert BALDIE, a 26 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1391 Private William John Cecil BENNETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Apsley, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
1382 Private Rupert Oliver BIRCH, a 19 year old Engineer from Oakleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
1389 Private James Byrne BOLAND, a 23 year old Farmer from Tinamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1383 Private Albert Charles BROADSTOCK, a 19 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1385 Private William John BROWN, a 21 year old Labourer from Trentham, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
1390 Private Wilfred Eric BURNELL, a 29 year old Jockey from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1386 Private William BURTON, an 18 year old Farmer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
1397 Private Frederick Arthur CARTER, a 20 year old Baker from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.
1395 Private Thomas COLLINS, a 21 year old Farmer from Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1394 Private Robert William CURTAYNE, a 22 year old Butcher from Chewton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1396 Private Claude Cornelius CURTIS, a 19 year old Farmer from Tongala, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1675 Private Leslie Gerald D'ARCY, an 18 year old Machinist from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1400 Private William DAWE, a 26 year old Groom from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 March 1918.
1659 Private Thomas Joseph DAWSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
1399 Private Henry Albert DIBBLE, a 30 year old Jockey from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1401 Private Joseph Henry DILLON, a 25 year old Labourer from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1398 Private William John DOBSON, a 25 year old Carpenter from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
Second Lieutenant Edgar Gordon DOWN, a 30 year old Grazier from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.
1407 Private George Alexander FARQUHAR, a 22 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1406 Private John Joseph FORDER, a 17 year old Labourer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1671 Private Clarence McLeod FRASER, a 19 year old Labourer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1916.
1411 Private Archibald John GRANT, a 37 year old Groom from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
1410 Private William GRANT, a 23 year old Drover from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
1412 Private Samuel John GRATION, a 32 year old Driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
1674 Private Henry GREGG, a 23 year old Farmer from Cowangie, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.
1660 Private Denis Daniel HARDIMAN, a 33 year old Butcher from Mitiamo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 May 1918.
1414 Private Thomas Patrick HEARN, a 26 year old Driver from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
1415 Private Daniel Francis HOGAN, a 24 year old Iron worker from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 March 1917.
1413 Private George William HOLFORD, a 21 year old Boot maker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
1416 Private Reginald Horace HOWE, a 19 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1673 Private Alfred James HOWELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1417 Private James HOWELL, a 30 year old Distiller from Eastnoe, Herefordshire, Britain. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1419 Private William Henry JOHNSTONE, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1676 Private Frank JONES, a 21 year old Farmer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 November 1919.
1418 Private Leslie JULIAN, a 27 year old Overseer from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1420 Private Victor KELLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Porepunkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1422 Private Edgar LAMOND, a 20 year old Labourer from Aspley, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1423 Private Richard Bright LITCHFIELD, an 18 year old Farmer from Merbein, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 November 1917.
1677 Private Thomas MANNION, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1431 Private George MARLINGS, a 22 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1438 Private Andrew Dunnett McALPINE, a 26 year old Farmer from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
1425 Private Edward Frederick McCREDDEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Beulah, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 September 1918.
1661 Private Frederick John McDONALD, a 24 year old Farrier from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1656 Private Walter McDONALD, a 25 year old Labourer from Dungundo, Wesley, Pimdonga, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1426 Private Duncan McGREGOR, a 26 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1427 Private Charles McKAY, a 38 year old Tallow man from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1435 Private James McLAUGHLIN, a 23 year old Farrier from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1662 Private James MILLER, a 33 year old Boot maker from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 June 1918.
1434 Private John Arthur MITCHELL, a 35 year old Salesman from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1669 Private William Kent MITCHELL, a 21 year old Tailor from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1433 Private Donald MOON, a 24 year old Jockey from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1437 Private John Rupert Darrell MOORE, a 20 year old Labourer from Lardner's Track Beech Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
Second Lieutenant William Alexander MULLINER, a 32 year old Traveller from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 October 1919.
1430 Private Francis Henry MUNNS, a 33 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 October 1918.
1436 Private Frederick William MURDOCH, a 20 year old Farmer from Moolap via Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.
1654 Private George Leslie NEWSTEAD, a 19 year old Farmer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
1439 Private Joseph Edwin OSBORNE, a 19 year old Jeweller from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1442 Private Wesley Thomas PACE, a 19 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1667 Private PASSFIELD, Ernest Mervyn PASSFIELD, a 20 year old Post Office Employee from Breeza Station, Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1443A Private William Henry PAVITT, a 24 year old Clerk from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.
1440 Private William Thomas PEARSON, a 31 year old Farmer from Narial, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1446 Private Griffith PRITCHARD, a 26 year old Sailor from North Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1444 Private William Cornilius PROVIS, a 24 year old Labourer from Rokeby, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
1672 Private James PULLEN, an 18 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1456 Private Richard Thomas RANDALL, an 18 year old Printer from Wallan, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 April 1917.
1449 Private Rufus James RAPSON, a 21 year old Nut maker from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1447 Private Alfred RAWLINGS, a 26 year old Horticulturist from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1450 Private Leslie William READ, a 21 year old Clerk from Healesville, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1918.
1452 Private Charles Richard REESE, a 44 year old Horse breaker from Bodsard Lowgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.
1453 Private Richard RICHARDSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1455 Private Charles Magee ROUTLEDGE, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1448 Private Frank Burham ROWE, a 26 year old Boot maker from Newstead, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1454 Private William RUSSELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1457 Private Matthew Francis RYAN, a 20 year old Farmer from Learmonth, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1451 Private Walter Hope RYLAND, a 19 year old Gardener from Burwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1636 Private Ernest Herbert SCOTT, a 22 year old Carpenter from West Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 June 1917.
1461 Private Oscar E. SHILTON, a 30 year old Telegraph operator from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1463 Private Albert Leslie N. SKELTON, a 20 year old Brick maker from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1638 Private Albert SMITH, an 18 year old Sawyer from Croxton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 April 1919.
1458 Acting Corporal Charles Henry STANBURY, a 27 year old Policeman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1670 Private Alexander STEPHENS, a 19 year old Gardener from Burwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1462 Private Francis James STEWART, a 22 year old Decorator from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1464 Private Frederick STRINGER, an 18 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1459 Private Thomas SWALWELL, a 21 year old Miner from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1641 Private Harry Hudson TAYLOR, a 20 year old Driver from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
1639 Private Charles George Langford THOMPSON, a 24 year old Engineer from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1663 Private Ernest Alexander THOMPSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1664 Private Herbert Manderville THOMPSON, a 29 year old Carter from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 November 1918.
1666 Private James THOMPSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Teal Pt, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1642 Private Warren Farr VAUGHAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Gordons, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1649 Private Thomas Edgar WALKER, a 19 year old Labourer from Beaufort, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1650 Private Patrick WALSH, a 31 year old Driver from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1655 Private Cyril WESTHORPE, a 20 year old Presser from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1645 Private John Joseph WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Farmer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1648 Private William Walter WILLIS, a 23 year old Contractor from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1651 Private James Samuel WOODMAN, a 31 year old Mechanic from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1644 Private James WOOKEY, an 18 year old Milkman from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1646 Private William James WORK, a 21 year old Labourer from Landsborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1643 Private Henry Patrick WRIGHT, an 18 year old Miner from Staffordshire Reef, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 August 1916.
1647 Private William WRIGHT, an 18 year old Rabbiter from Poowong, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.
1652 Private Charles Sydney YOUNG, a 44 year old Labourer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.
1653 Private William Stanley YOUNG, a 24 year old Farmer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 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 Clan Mccorquodale Group
