Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, "A" Squadron
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, "A" Squadron, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria 25 February 1915.
The HMAT A16 Star of Victoria, later renamed Port Melbourne, weighed 9,152 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd London and leased by the Commonwealth until 2 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
117 Private James Harry ALLEY, a 38 year old Engine driver from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 September 1916.
Lieutenant Leo William Hall ANDERSON, a 21 year old Student RMC Duntroon from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 August 1915.
118 Driver Leslie George Hobart ANNING, a 22 year old Labourer from Cheltenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
530 Private Thomas Sidney AUSTIN, a 19 year old Station hand from Eilyer, Lake Bolac, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
39 Squadron Sergeant Major Herbert Henry BEATH, a 32 year old Boilermaker from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1917.
119 Private John Edward BERRIGAN, a 19 year old Striker from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
57 Private Henry Drysdale BETT aka Henry DRYSDALE, a 21 year old Civil Engineer Student from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; but did not embark and subsequently served with 6th Field Artillery Brigade and Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
44 Sergeant Leonard William BIZLEY, a 21 year old Accountant from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1917.
154 Private William H. BLACKBURN, a 19 year old Labourer from Alphington, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
46 Sergeant Henry Otto BOHLSEN, a 36 year old Labourer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
529 Private Alexander Hay BORTHWICK, a 30 year old Grazier from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
162 Private Arthur Robert Arundel BROCK, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Armidale, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
519 Lance Corporal Reginald Henry BROWN, a 29 year old Oil refiner Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 10 May 1920.
56 Private Ernest Henry BUTCHER, a 22 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 August 1915.
59 Private Alfred Ernest CARPENTER, a 26 year old Labourer from Heyfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
129 Private Alfred CAVANAGH, a 28 year old Tanner from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
123 Private Walter Henry CAVANAGH, a 27 year old Boot trader from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
520 Saddler Stanley Deane CHANT, a 32 year old Saddler from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 July 1917.
85 Private Frank William CHENEY, a 21 year old Horticulturalist from Thornton Heath, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
656 Private Percy Francis CLEMENTS, a 22 year old Wheelwright from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
156 Private Dyson Frederick COLE, an 18 year old Farmer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
155 Private Lionel William COLE, a 20 year old Farmer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
115 Corporal John Leslie CONNOR, a 29 year old Mining Engineer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
Lieutenant William Edward Ernest CONNOR, a 42 year old Soldier from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; but did not embark and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 2 May 1916.
151 Private John CONSIDINE, a 20 year old Baker from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
120 Private Ernest Henry CORRIE, a 31 year old Tram conductor from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 February 1920.
60 Private Francis Michael COSGROVE, a 30 year old Farrier from Maribyrnong, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 November 1915.
86 Private Francis Donnelly COWELL, a 23 year old Farmer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
70 Corporal Henry Lennox COWELL, a 37 year old Storeman from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
87 Private Michael William COWELL, a 26 year old Teacher from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
Second Lieutenant Andrew CRAWFORD, a 27 year old Farmer from Tatura, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 November 1919.
58 Driver Alexander George CUMMING, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Spring Gully, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
80 Private John Charles Lionel DALE, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Collendina Station, Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
Captain William John DAY, a 36 year old Farmer from Augustown via Nagambie, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 August 1918.
88 Private John Francis DEAN, a 24 year old Labourer from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 August 1915.
89 Private Oliver Ernest DONALDSON, a 20 year old Labourer from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
164 Private Alfred Victor DRIVER, a 21 year old Grocer from Beaufort, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
90 Private Herbert Whittle ELLIOTT, a 27 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; but did not embark and subsequently served with 31st Battalion and Returned to Australia, 11 September 1917.
61 Private John James FAULKNER, a 29 year old Horse breaker from Lynwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1915.
124 Private James George FERRIS, a 26 year old Horse driver from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
159 Private Rupert Montague FORSTER, a 26 year old Station Manager from Jerilderie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged, 28 February 1919.
550 Private John Ritchie FULLERTON, a 28 year old Grazier from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 April 1916.
50 Corporal George William FUZZARD, a 22 year old Farmer from Tatura, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
158 Private Arthur William FYFFE, a 24 year old Farmer from Eurack, Beeac, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
93 Private Andrew James GILES, a 21 year old Labourer from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
160 Private Frederick Gilbert Young GIPPS, a 27 year old Farmer from Meadow Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915and subsequently was buried at sea..
63 Private John P. GRAY, a 32 year old Bushman / labourer from Jeparit, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
95 Private Montrose GRAY, a 20 year old Tinsmith from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
554A Private Richard Morrissey GREEN, a 29 year old Wool Classer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.
94 Private Valentine Francis GREEN, a 26 year old Coach painter from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 October 1915.
Major Ernest Albert Edward GREGORY, a 32 year old Soldier from Murchison, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 June 1915.
167 Private Alfred Henry GRIFFITHS, a 24 year old Farmer from Wonga Wonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
126 Private Robert Reeves HALAHAN, a 21 year old Chainman from Edenhope, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 July 1915.
536 Private Iver Clow HAMILTON, a 25 year old Overseer from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
54 S/Smith Cpl Leonard Goodwin HARRISON, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
161 Private Frank HARTLEY, a 19 year old Pastoral Student from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.
168 Private John HAY, a 26 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
165 Private Jock Wilfred HAYLOCK, a 30 year old Baker from Harrow, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.
64 Private Harold Rowland HEATHCOTE, a 22 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
152 Shoeing Smith Frank Henry HERRMANN, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Repton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
169 Private Stephen Victor HICKS, a 23 year old Farmer from Corop, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
523 Farrier Sergeant Harry Osborne HILL, a 34 year old Farrier from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 22 May 1918.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Spencer HOWARD, a 24 year old Grain salesman from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
81 Private Charles Ernest Sandford JACKSON, a 21 year old Uni Medical Student from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
48 Corporal Ernest Martin JENNER, a 22 year old Bacon curer from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.
128 Private Ernest Albert JOHNS, a 27 year old Orchardist from Quantong via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
171 Private Alexander JOHNSTON, a 31 year old Farmer from Lancefield, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 December 1919.
96 Private William JOHNSTON, a 26 year old Grocer from Ringwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
97 Driver John JOHNSTONE, a 31 year old Horse driver from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
98 Private William Alexander JOHNSTONE, a 30 year old Rubber worker from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
99 Private Edward Victor JONES, a 26 year old Farmer from Sea Lake, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 October 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
127 Lance Corporal Owen JURD, a 28 year old Labourer from McDonald via Hawkesbury River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.
130 Private Charles KELLY, a 28 year old Horse breaker from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
521 Private Jack Treadway Bonynge KELLY, a 19 year old Saddler from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
131 Signaller Edgar KENT, a 21 year old Clerk from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
84 Corporal Edward John KENT, a 33 year old Cab driver from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.
100 Private Albert Leslie KING, a 33 year old Fitter from Clunes, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 November 1917.
65 Private Arthur Norman KING, a 24 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 August 1918.
83 Private Allan Bruce KINNAIRD, a 21 year old Bank clerk from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
172 Private Leonard Walter KNIGHT, a 20 year old Farmer from Waterloo, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
515 Bugler Leslie Giles LAWRY, a 19 year old Carpenter from Highton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
175 Private Arthur LEEMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
173 Private Percival Albert LEHMAN, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Somerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1918.
133 Private Hugh LENNON, a 27 year old Labourer from Spotswood, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
134 Private John Thomas LEONARD, a 28 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 May 1915.
174 Private Richard LINDSAY, a 34 year old Labourer from Goorambat, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
132 Private Thomas LONGMORE, a 32 year old Farm labourer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
101 Private Michael James LYNCH, a 32 year old Horse trainer from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 October 1918.
66 Lance Corporal Ernest Harold MACK, a 28 year old Farmer from Lismore, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 December 1916.
524 Private John Dodd MACK, a 34 year old Station Manager from Berrybank, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 June 1919.
67 Private Stanley MACK, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Berrybank, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 September 1915.
116 Shoeing Smith William MAGINNESS, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
68 Private William David MAHER, a 28 year old Miner from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
137 Private Herbert Samuel MASON, a 27 year old Farmer from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.
176 Private Leslie Joseph MASON, a 26 year old N/R from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
71 Private Norman Leo Lawrence McDONALD, a 24 year old Labourer from Connewarre via Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
177 Private William McELHINNEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Birchip, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
525 Bugler David McFARLANE, an 18 year old Clerk from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 November 1919.
104 Private William McGILLIVRAY, a 24 year old Boot maker from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
105 Private John Matthew McGLADE, a 30 year old Architect from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
139 Private Joseph Henry McINNESS, a 25 year old Blacksmith from South Bundalong, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
136 Private Ronald George MILES, a 20 year old Farmer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
135 Private William Aubrey MILLER, a 22 year old Stockman from Kalipienung, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
103 Private Harry MILVERTON, a 22 year old Kitchenman from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
516 Private William Turner MOFFAT, a 25 year old Jackeroo from Middle Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
102 Private Percy Lionel Harwood MOUNTJOY, a 30 year old Farmer from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
138 Private James Edgar MOYSEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
69 Private Alexander Ambrose MURPHY, a 27 year old Farm Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 May 1919.
106 Private Aubrey Gordon NEAL, a 21 year old Labourer from Ringwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
142 Private Walter Edwards NEWTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Avenel, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
141 Private John Francis NOONAN, a 24 year old Farm Labourer from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
72 Private Ernest OAKENFULL, a 25 year old Grocer from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
554 Private Bernard Lindsay O'MULLANE, a 19 year old Carrier from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
41 Sergeant Roger PALMER, a 21 year old Tutor from Winchelsea, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
635 Private Stuart Norman PALMER, a 21 year old Carpenter from Cheltenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
74 Lance Corporal John Daniel PATCHING, a 36 year old Traveller from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
73 Shoeing Smith William Henry PEARCE, a 22 year old Farrier from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 February 1919.
145 Private Frederick Leslie PENNY, a 28 year old Butcher from Bass, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 August 1915.
107 Private Alfred Leslie PERRY, a 29 year old Seaman from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
522 Private David PETER, a 25 year old Farmer from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
144 Lance Corporal Harold POPE, a 24 year old Grocer from Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 January 1920.
47 Sergeant Robert RANKIN, a 38 year old Chemical worker from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
179 Driver Frederick Charles REEVES, a 21 year old Driver from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
53 Corporal Alexander RICHARDS, a 26 year old Clerk from Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; but did not embark and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 27 February 1915.
42 Sergeant Henry George ROBERTS, a 29 year old Musician from Royal Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
637 Private Percy ROBERTS, a 21 year old Farrier from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
181 Private Ronald Campbell ROSS, a 25 year old Tool smith from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
531 Private Noel Beresford Foster RUTLEDGE, a 29 year old Grazier from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 June 1917.
49 Sergeant William Thomas SAUNDERS, a 26 year old Grazier from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
163 Private Archibald Samuel SHAW, a 34 year old Labourer Butter maker from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.
182 Lance Corporal John Alexander SHAW, a 27 year old Farmer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 August 1915.
146 Lance Corporal John Michael SMITH, a 27 year old Coal Miner from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
55 Corporal Thomas Harrison STANTON, a 27 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 16 September 1919.
517 Bugler Frank Lindsay STODART, a 30 year old Grazier from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.
518 Private Charles Clifford Denham St-PINNOCK, a 29 year old Broker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 August 1916.
40 Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant James Bain SUTHERLAND, a 29 year old Bank Manager from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
258 Corporal Reginald Webb SYMONDS, a 19 year old Shipping Clerk from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.
110 Private Frederick TAYLOR, a 22 year old Iron worker from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 September 1918.
75 Private Stanley Howard TAYLOR, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
109 Private Enos THOMAS, a 22 year old Labourer from Ringwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
184 Private James Gordon Ford THOMPSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
Lieutenant Frederick Otto THORNE, a 40 year old Horticulturalist from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
183 Private Robert THWAITES, a 24 year old Farmer from Stuart Mill, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 October 1915.
147 Sig/Cpl William TURNER, a 21 year old Rail Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
148 Private John H VENN, a 29 year old Storeman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
150 Private Victor Kenneth WALTON, a 19 year old Driver from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
185 Lance Corporal Llewellyn WEISS, a 38 year old Labourer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
111 Private William Albert WHITTY, a 19 year old Farm hand from Knowsley via Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
149 Private George WHYTE, a 23 year old Carpenter from Korong Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
532 Private Roy WILLAN, a 24 year old Station Manager from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
514 Private Albert James WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Farmer from Broadmeadows, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
112 Private Robert Coleman WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Grocer from South Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1920.
51 Corporal Charles Edward WILLIAMSON, a 30 year old Driver from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
563 Private Arthur John WILLOUGHBY, a 28 year old Labourer from Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
114 Private Norman Claude WILSON, a 27 year old Surveyors assistant from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 October 1918.
166 Private Edward WOODHOUSE, a 41 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
186 Private Norman WOOKEY, a 20 year old Horse driver from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 April 1917.
113 Private George William ZIRKLER, a 23 year old Carpenter from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
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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, "A" Squadron
