Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 18 January 1916.
The HMAT A44 Vestalia weighed 5,528 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 March 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
1786 Private Joseph Leslie ARNEL, a 21 year old Driver from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
1794 Private Patrick BARRY, a 28 year old Labourer from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1793 Private Ernest James BEARD, a 17 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1789 Private John Thomas BISHOP, a 17 year old Driver from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1790 Private Everett William BOWDEN, a 19 year old Farmer from Natimuk, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1791 Private William Thomas BOYD, a 21 year old Boot maker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1792 Private Walter BRAND, an 18 year old Butcher from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1795 Private Charles BUCHANAN, a 32 year old Farmer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1799 Private Henry Craig CALLAGHAN, an 18 year old Cycle worker from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1920.
1805 Private Hugh CAMPBELL, a 38 year old Driver from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1800 Private Frederick Thomas CHAPMAN, a 24 year old Dairy worker from Grenville via Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 January 1917.
1788 Private Robert Leslie CHRISTIAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Woodend, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.
1801 Private Victor Adolphus Charles COFFIN, a 21 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1917 Private Henry Albert COOPER, an 18 year old Labourer from Moe, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1803 Private William Ernest CRAWFORD, a 20 year old Farmer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1802 Private Henry CURRAN, a 22 year old Hair dresser from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1806 Private Norman Lawrence DALWOOD, a 25 year old Machinist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1807 Private James DAVIS, a 23 year old Clerk from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1808 Private James Hepburn DICKSON, a 23 year old Driver from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1809 Private Leslie DOBLIE, an 18 year old Hawker from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.
1810 Private Percy Thomas DOCKERTY, a 21 year old Farmer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
1811 Private Walter William DUCKMANTON, a 19 year old Labourer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 3 September 1919.
1813 Private John William EDWARDS, a 29 year old Labourer from Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1814 Private Herbert William FERGUSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
1817 Private Robert Wilson FISHER, a 27 year old Farmer from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1816 Private Victor Lawrence FLEMING, an 18 year old Gardener from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1819 Private Andrew FOSTERNALLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1821 Private Donald Cameron FULTON, a 24 year old Grocer from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
1822 Private Stanley Willis GEORGE, a 21 year old Engineer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.
1913 Private Robert GOSLING, a 32 year old Farmer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1825 Private Gordon Michael HARDING, a 21 year old Labourer from Wycheproof, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1827 Private Stephen HAYHOE, a 32 year old Jockey from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 October 1917.
1828 Private Richard HEARN, a 23 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919.
1830 Private Hugh HENRY, a 21 year old Farmer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on N/R; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1831 Private John Martin HERLIHY, a 31 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
1832 Private Lewis Parkinson HETHERINGTON, a 23 year old Farmer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 November 1917.
1833 Private Reginald Wilfred HIGGINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1834 Private Edward Gordon HOLDER, a 27 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1835 Private Richard Macedon HOUSE, a 21 year old Station hand from North Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 July 1917.
1838 Private William James JERVIS, a 30 year old Labourer from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1839 Private William KELLY, a 19 year old Engineer from Barraport, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Deserted, 15 November 1918 and subsequently as a stow away, Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1840 Private Walter KERVIN, a 35 year old Driver from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1915 Private Berkeley LAMBERT, a 28 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1841 Private Cecil Josiah LEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1911 Private George Leopold LONDON, a 24 year old Butcher from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.
1846 Private Charles Alexander LOW, an 18 year old Gardener from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1848 Private Niels MAGNUSSEN, a 21 year old Farmer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
1909 Private Ernest MALTBY, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 August 1919.
1854 Private Albert Frederick MALTRAVERS, a 22 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.
Lieutenant Vero St John MAUNSELL, a 27 year old Traveller from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1918.
1905 Private Colin James McARTHUR, a 22 year old Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
1860 Private George Donald McDONALD, a 20 year old Grocer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1850 Private Edward McGRATH, a 22 year old Horse Trainer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1851 Private Matthew McLAUGHLIN, a 19 year old Cycle trader from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1852 Private Peter McMILLAN, a 27 year old Plumber from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.
1853 Private James Francis McNICOL, a 22 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.
1858 Private William John MEAGHER, a 38 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
1855 Private John Daniel MORRISON, a 19 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 September 1919.
1856 Private William Gordon MORRISSEY, a 21 year old Tailor from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1918.
1849 Private John MORROW, a 21 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1863 Private Alexander NASH, a 21 year old Labourer from Mathinna, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1861 Private Guy Evelyn NEATE, a 29 year old Sawyer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1862 Private William Robert NEWTON, a 21 year old Butcher from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1865 Private Kenneth NIGHTSCALES, an 18 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 16 July 1919.
1866 Private Edward John O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Farmer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
1864 Private Hugh Nicholas O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1867 Private Kevin Vincent Eric O'KEEFE, a 20 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1868 Private Ove Christian OVESEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1869 Private Edwin Arthur PAGE, a 32 year old Poulterer from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 March 1919.
1870 Private Robert Gramal PATTERSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
1871 Private Harold Frederick PEEL, a 20 year old Farmer from Tooradin, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.
1873 Private Ernest John PITCHER, an 18 year old Factory hand from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1874 Private Jack Parker RIPPINGALE, a 23 year old Nursey man from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1876 Private Frederick David RITCHIE, a 33 year old Grazier from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1877 Private Joseph William ROLAND, a 27 year old Farmer from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.
1878 Private Thomas RYAN, a 24 year old Carpenter from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1879 Private Albert Henry SANDERSON, a 31 year old Driver from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
1880 Private Charles SCHINTLER, a 20 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1914 Private Thomas William SEYMOUR, a 26 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1883 Private William John SHELSWELL, a 31 year old Labourer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1884 Private Percy George SHEPPARD, a 31 year old Fireman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1885 Private Thomas Patrick SHINE, an 18 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 May 1917.
1886 Private Donald Davidson SMITH, a 20 year old Shearer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1887 Private Thomas Dunn SPITTALL, a 23 year old Butcher from Gunbower, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
1888 Private Ernest Edgar STAHL, a 35 year old Builder from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
1889 Private Morris Frederick STANSMORE, a 25 year old Agent from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1890 Private James STEWART, a 30 year old Gardener from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1882 Private Horace Charles STOTT, a 39 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
1908 Private Reginald Thomas TILLETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Hackney, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 December 1916.
1907 Private Arthur Reginald VAGG, a 22 year old Farmer from Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1892 Private Ernest Leslie VANN, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1893 Private Leslie WARFE, a 19 year old Civil servant from Tungamah, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1894 Private Alexander aka William WATSON, a 21 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 18 November 1919.
1904 Private Charles Ernest WEBSTER, a 24 year old Stockman from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
1895 Private Oscar Philip WEDD, a 26 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1896 Private Simon Sydney WHITEHEAD, a 45 year old Grazier from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1897 Private Francis Edward WILKINSON, a 26 year old Butcher from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
1898 Private Albert Edward WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1900 Private Henry James WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Gardener from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1917.
1901 Private Charles Arthur WILLIAMSON, a 21 year old Groom from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1912 Private Alfred WRIGHT, a 23 year old Farmer from Diggers Rest, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1910 Private Charles Trevena YOUREN, a 19 year old Electrician from Alphington, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1917.
1903 Private Alexander YOUNG, a 19 year old Miner from Scarsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
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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, 13th Reinforcement
