Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, "B" Squadron
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, "B" 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
556 Private Ivor Alexander ANDERSON, a 19 year old Grocer from Lara, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 September 1916.
235 Lance Corporal James Alfred ANDERSON, a 25 year old Farmer from Rupanyup, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
189 Farrier Sergeant John Alfred ASHWORTH, a 31 year old Farrier from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
207 Private Tasman ATKIN, a 22 year old Baker from Boisdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1918.
208 Private John Henry BAKER, a 29 year old Farmer from Nareen, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 August 1915.
Second Lieutenant Robert Ernest BAKER, a 41 year old Grazier from Larpent, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
308 Driver Robert BARKER, a 19 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
242 Private Thomas Walter BARNES, a 21 year old Farmer from Watchem, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
223 Private Albert Alfred BENT, a 35 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 June 1915.
234A Lance Corporal Alexander Douglas BETHUNE, a 35 year old Farmer from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
244 Private Richard BIGGS, a 22 year old Labourer from Tarnagulla, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
237 Driver George William BLAIR, a 21 year old Farmer from Watchem, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
279 Private Robert Henry BORBRIDGE, a 28 year old Butcher from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
Lieutenant Keith Allan BORTHWICK, a 28 year old Grazier from Armidale, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
209 Private John BOSWELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Woorndoo, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
233 Corporal Alwynne Stanley BOWKER, a 35 year old Farmer from Princetown, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
267 Lance Sergeant Francis Oliver BOYLE, a 26 year old Bandmaster from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
280 Private Samuel Brittain BRACE, a 21 year old Labourer from Kerrisdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 June 1915.
558 Private John Moffatt BROUGHTON, a 21 year old Overseer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.
311 Private Morton Alfred CAKEBREAD, a 19 year old Labourer from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
300 Sergeant Colin Henry CAMERON, a 22 year old Farmer from Heidelberg, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
193 Signaller James Pinkerton CAMPBELL, a 45 year old Photographer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
210 Private Albert Barrington CARTER, a 21 year old Teamster from Lyons, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
282 Private Robert Russell CHAPMAN, a 22 year old Miner from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
281 Private Henry Norman CLAYTON, a 23 year old Electrician from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
240 Private James CONWAY, a 36 year old Plasterer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
199 S/Smith Cpl Robert William COOPER, a 28 year old Farrier from Toongabbie, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 September 1920.
535 Private Reginald Clarke CORR, an 18 year old Accountant from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
534 Private Colin Heardon CRAMOND, a 31 year old Grazier from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
231 Sergeant David CRAWFORD, a 37 year old Motor Mechanic from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 June 1915.
312 Private Corbert Henry CRESSWELL, a 20 year old Farmer from Buln Buln, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 August 1919.
190 Private Edward William CROUCHER, a 22 year old Saddler from Myrtleford, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.
284 Private John Gordon DEED, a 20 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
197 Corporal Harold Louis DEUCHER, a 24 year old Advertising agent from Elwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 May 1917.
211 Private Franklyn James DODDS, an 18 year old Baker from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
285 Private Vernon John DORMAN, a 26 year old Farmer from Beulah, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
283 Private James (Jnr) DUNN, a 29 year old Labourer from Trawalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
676 Private Walter Edmund Swan EDGAR, a 23 year old Grazier from 'Arrunga', Mornington, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.
657 Private Thomas ERRINGTON, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 May 1918.
212 Private Lawrence Gerald FINN, a 23 year old Farmer from Port Fairy, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
273 Driver Robert James FINNAGAN, a 35 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
326 Private Harry FLOYD, a 24 year old Butcher from Colac West, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 December 1917.
270 Lance Corporal Charles Henry FORD, a 23 year old Labourer from Woodend, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; but did not embark as he had Deserted, 24 February 1915.
265 Sergeant Thomas Charles FORDE, a 32 year old Farmer from Bayswater, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
245 Private William Henry GALE, a 34 year old Horseman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
192 Signaller Frederick Davidson GALLATLY, a 25 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
191 Sig/Cpl William Donovan GLANFIELD, a 22 year old Telegraph operator from Alberton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 October 1918.
286 Private Ernest Samuel GOULDEN, a 23 year old Farmer from Wilson's Hill Marong, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
287 Private John George Letcher GOYNE, a 22 year old Grating manufacturer from Epsom, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
559 Private Charles GREAVES, a 30 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
546 Private Thomas Lester GROVE, a 24 year old Orchardist from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 December 1917.
248 Private Harold HALL, a 27 year old Horse driver from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 31 August 1915.
250 Private Reginald Desmond HARRIS, a 20 year old Fireman from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
313 Private John Charles HAWLEY, a 33 year old Tram Gripman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
288 Private Herbert HAYBALL, a 24 year old Baker from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 June 1915.
249 Private George Stewart HAYWARD, a 22 year old Clerk from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
246 Private Edwin Franklin HEATH, a 20 year old Horse breaker from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
Lieutenant Edward Ellis HENTY, a 27 year old Farmer from The Caves, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
204 Private Robert HERKES, a 42 year old Labourer from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
247 Private Bertie HILL, a 30 year old Station hand from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
236 Shoeing Smith David Gordon HILL, a 20 year old Farrier from Calivil, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
213 Private William Arthur HIND, a 20 year old Monoline operator from Heyfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
200 Lance Corporal Russell George HINDHAUGH, a 29 year old Farmer from Port Fairy, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
314 Private Carl HOLMBERG, a 22 year old Farmer from Elmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
234 Private Henry HOLMBERG, a 29 year old Farmer from Elmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.
215 Private William Ernest HOOPER, a 22 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 October 1919.
201 Lance Corporal George Thomas HUGHES, a 38 year old Clergyman from Balranald, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
309 Private Charles HUTCHINSON, a 19 year old Farmer from Trentham, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
214 Private Norman John HYDE, a 25 year old Farmer from Cavendish, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
290 Private Ernest Leslie JACKSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.
228 Private Alfred William JAMES, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1916.
229 Private Douglas JAMIESON, a 22 year old Overseer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
315 Private George Allan JEFFRIES, a 28 year old Pastoralist from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 June 1915.
217 Private Donald Mathieson McGregor JOHNSON, an 18 year old Bass finisher from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
227 Private Percy JOHNSTONE, a 22 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
316 Private John Joshua JOLLY, a 28 year old Farrier from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
317 Private Samuel KAY, a 21 year old Groom from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.
547 Private Frank Winterburn KEMP, a 29 year old Teacher from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
218 Private James Mark KERR, a 27 year old Teamster from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 November 1915.
251 Private Archibald Roland KNIGHT, a 23 year old Bank teller from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
533 Private Keith Allan LEARMONTH, a 19 year old Station hand from Prestonholme, Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.
252 Private Thomas LOWE, a 26 year old Farm hand from South Calivil via Mitiamo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.
202 Bugler Ira Alexander LUCAS, a 26 year old Farmer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
220 Private William George MacNEILL, a 24 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 10 December 1918.
294 Private Lewis George MARC., a 24 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
187 Squadron Sergeant Major Cyril Godfrey MARSH, a 21 year old Clerk from Beaconsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
255 Private Robert MARTIN, a 24 year old Labourer from Gannawarra via Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
291 Private Frederick Robert Augustine MASON, a 27 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
257 Private John Joseph James McCARTHY, a 24 year old Labourer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
274 Private Allan David McCOLL, a 25 year old Labourer from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
263 Private Samuel Jeremiah McCOLL, a 21 year old Blacksmiths assistant from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
322 Private Alexander John McDONALD, a 21 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
219 Private Alfred John McGAUCHIE, a 20 year old Labourer / Settler from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
323 Private Eric Regan McGINNESS, a 21 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
324 Private Paul Joseph McGINNESS, an 18 year old Grazier from Framlingham, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
268 Corporal William McGRATH, a 27 year old Clerk from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
557 Private Wallace Arthur McILROY, a 21 year old Rabbit inspector from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
221 Driver Joseph Patrick McKAY, a 24 year old Labourer from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 27 January 1919.
318 Private Charles Cecil MERRITT, a 21 year old Labourer from Welshpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 November 1917.
319 Private Frank Leslie MERRITT, a 19 year old Hairdresser from Welshpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
320 Private William Crawford MERRITT, a 22 year old Labourer from Welshpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 April 1915.
293 Private Archibald Stanley MILL, a 22 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
254 Private Robert Reid MITCHELL, a 37 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
Captain William Albert MITCHELL, a 33 year old Grazier from Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.
188 Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant Leopold Thomas MOLONY, a 32 year old Draper from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
256 Private William St Vincent MOODY, a 40 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
630 Private Hinckley Robert MOORE, a 29 year old Clerk from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.
301 Sergeant Samuel Vincent MOORE, a 20 year old Farmer from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 December 1917.
253 Private James Kennedy MUIR, a 26 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
271 Lance Corporal Stephen Servante MURPHY, a 34 year old Draper from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
321 Private Leslie MUSS, a 24 year old Driver from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
325 Private Archibald NICHOLSON, a 30 year old Grocer from Toongabbie, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
195 Sergeant Henry James NUGENT, a 34 year old Stockman from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 November 1917.
264 Private George Booth ORMEROD, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
275 Private Thomas James PARTINGTON, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
295 Private Hector Alexander PATTERSON, a 22 year old Grocer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
327 Private Frederick PAYNE, a 29 year old Farmer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
205 Private Sydney PENTLAND, a 21 year old Farm hand from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1915.
306 Shoeing Smith Leslie Charles John PERRY, a 22 year old Farrier from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 June 1915.
222 Private John Thomas PETTINGALL, a 31 year old Fisherman from Port Fairy, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.
303 Corporal Royal Daniel PHILLIPS, an 18 year old Farmer from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
232 Corporal James Burnett PICKETT, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
198 Sergeant Victor Norman RAYMOND, a 19 year old Warehouse man from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
Major Thomas Harold REDFORD, a 34 year old Merchant from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
196 Sergeant Thomas REGAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 2 July 1916.
560 Private Newton Charles RIDGE, a 20 year old Manager from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
272 Shoeing Smith Albert Edward ROBBINS, a 21 year old Farrier from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
328 Driver Harold Joseph ROBINSON, a 21 year old Mill hand from Thornton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
276 Private John Michael RUSSELL, a 35 year old Horse Trainer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
329 Private Bert SANDERSON, a 26 year old Butcher from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
230 Sergeant Thomas SINNOTT, a 24 year old Farmer from Great Western, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
278 Private Alfred SMITH, a 30 year old Labourer from Healesville, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
297 Lance Corporal Claude SMITH, a 22 year old Farmer from Ripponlea, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 January 1920.
664 Private Alfred STOCK, a 25 year old Labourer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
330 Private Charles STREETER, a 19 year old Chemist assistant from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
296 Private Charles Tyler SUTHERLAND, a 24 year old Farmer from Tatyoon via Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
304 Lance Corporal Arthur Norman TETLEY, a 25 year old Farmer from Westwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
510 Private Clarence James TOWBRIDGE, a 21 year old Labourer from South Brunswick, Victoria / East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
260 Private Frederick Michael TUOHY, a 27 year old Salesman from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1920.
305 Lance Corporal Thomas Alexander WALLACE, a 24 year old Farmer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 June 1915.
331 Private William Isaac WALLACE, an 18 year old Factory worker from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
266 Sergeant Barrie Gordon WATTS-PHILLIPS, a 36 year old Traveller from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
298 Private John Fortescue Law WEATHERHEAD, a 25 year old Carpenter from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
526 Bulger Sydney Gough WENDT, an 18 year old Ware houseman from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
545 Private Eric WHITEHEAD, a 24 year old Medical Student from Minhamite, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
206 Private Leonard WIGNALL, a 22 year old Butcher from Southport, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 September 1919.
261 Private Alfred Spedding WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Platelayer from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
332 Private Edward Richard WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Labourer from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 July 1920.
310 Private Horace Richard Lloyd WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Farmer labourer from Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
226 Private John Section Lane WILLIAMS, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
262 Private Edward Henry WILSON, a 30 year old Grazier from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 March 1916.
Second Lieutenant Elliot Gratton WILSON, a 24 year old Grazier from Farnham Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
225 Private Charles Melbourne WINGROVE, a 21 year old Student from Allanvale Station, Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
333 Private John Wylie WINNETT, a 27 year old Farmer from Reedy Flat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 August 1915.
302 Corporal Arthur WOODBRIDGE, a 35 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
207A Private Frank WRIGHT, a 22 year old Policeman from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; but did not embark as he had Deserted, 1 February 1915.
538 Private Charles Lyle YOUNG, a 22 year old Station Manager from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 July 1915.
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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, "B" Squadron
