Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A43 Barunga 7 April 1916.
The HMAT A43 Barunga weighed 7,484 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. The Barunga was previously a captured German vessel called Sumatra. It was manned by Australia officers and crew. The Barunga was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the North Atlantic, 15 July 1918.
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
2096 Sergeant William Francis ACTON, a 21 year old Salesman from Jolimont, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.
2097 Private Ernest James ALLAN, a 17 year old Horse driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
2098 Private Frederick Herbert ALLEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2099 Private Angus ANDERSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Coburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2197 Private Stanley Roy ANDERSON, a 19 year old Bricklayer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
2101 Private James AUSTIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
2191 Private William John BAKER, a 29 year old Miner from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
804 Private Herbert BEECROFT, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2102 Private William Patrick BENNINGTON, a 35 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2103 Private George BEST, a 21 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
2104 Private Albert Joseph BOND, a 24 year old Labourer from Yinnar, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.
2105 Private Leslie Kenney BOX, an 18 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2194 Private Christopher Anthony BRUNI, a 25 year old Motor Driver from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2107 Private Charles CALEY, an 18 year old Engine driver from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2180 Private Francis Charles CATTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2108 Private Alfred Marcus CHALMERS, a 20 year old Grocer from Mitcham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2109 Private Oliver Sedgley COLE, a 20 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2110 Private William David COLE, an 18 year old Groom from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2193 Private Thomas Alfred George CONDON, a 21 year old Farmer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 7 January 1920.
2111 Acting Sergeant Harold Harrison COPLEY, a 21 year old Draper from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 December 1919.
2112 Private Eric Hoonabrook DALY, an 18 year old Driver from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 December 1918.
2113 Private Ernest Edward DUNDAS, an 18 year old Grazier from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 8 October 1919.
2114 Private Charles Norman DYRING, a 28 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2183 Private Arthur EALES, a 30 year old Seaman from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2115 Private Clarence Joseph EARL, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2116 Private David James FARTHING, a 21 year old Farmer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 January 1917.
2177 Private Stanley Vernon FERRALL, a 22 year old Jockey from Ulverstone, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2117 Private James Bell FORBES, a 23 year old Farm hand from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 April 1918.
2192 Private William Charles FORBES, a 21 year old Horse driver from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2118 Private Thomas FRAME, a 21 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2119 Private Frank James GALVIN, a 19 year old Turner from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2120 Private Thomas William Wright GARRATT, a 21 year old Driver from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2121 Private Leslie Francis GILMOUR, a 19 year old Groom from Winslow PO, Winslow via Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2184 Private Thomas Henry GILMOUR, a 27 year old Labourer from Winslow PO, Winslow via Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2122 Private Frank Peter GLYNN, a 24 year old Grocer from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2123 Private Albert George GREENAWAY, a 23 year old Farm hand from Corryong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2124 Private Francis Charles GREENWOOD, a 29 year old Barman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2125 Private Ernest Henry Edwin HARE, a 19 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
2127 Private George Alexander HARRIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
313 Private John Charles HAWLEY, a 33 year old Tramway Gripman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2126 Private Robert HAWLEY, a 28 year old Farmer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2128 Private Reginald Charles St Ives HAYTER, a 23 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
2190 Private Patrick William HEALAND, a 19 year old Plumber from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
Lieutenant Harold Michael HORAN, a 25 year old Importer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2129 Private Ivan JARVIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2185 Acting Corporal Harry George JONES, a 27 year old Grocer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 December 1918.
2196 Private Robert George KELLY, a 22 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
686 Private Frederick Charles KERGET, a 24 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2130 Private Sydney KING, a 22 year old Farmer from Koondrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2178 Private Angus Gordon LOADER, a 22 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2200 Private Stanley Herbert LOCKETT, a 24 year old Clerk from South Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 February 1919.
2131 Acting Corporal Andrew Anderson LOUDEN, a 20 year old Picture framer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.
2132 Acting Corporal Theo Henry LUXFORD, a 26 year old Driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2141 Private Lisle Anstrutcher Marden MacLEOD, a 33 year old Driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2142 Private Peter MacLEOD, a 24 year old Labourer from Talbot, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2133 Private William Robert MATTINGLEY, a 19 year old Grocer’s mate from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2136 Private Cedric Albert McCAHON, a 19 year old Driver from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2137 Private Edward George McGRATH, a 21 year old Labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2138 Private John Francis McGRATH, a 20 year old Farmer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2140 Private Charles McLEAN, a 27 year old Lift attendant from South Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2143 Private Thomas Edward McMAHON, a 26 year old Labourer from Sandy Creek Huon, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
2144 Private John McMILLAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2134 Acting Corporal Arthur Stanley MOON, a 20 year old Bank Clerk from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2135 Private George Alfred MORRISON, a 23 year old Farmer from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
2145 Private Soles NASSAU, a 27 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
2146 Private Peter John NICHOLS, a 37 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.
2147 Private John James O'CALLAGHAN, a 27 year old Farmer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2148 Private Joseph Henry O'NEILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
2149 Private Thomas John PARR, an 18 year old Shop worker from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2150 Private Edmund Kay PENALUNA, a 26 year old Farmer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2151 Private George Leslie PERRETT, a 23 year old Butcher from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2152 Private Ernest Joseph PERRIMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2179 Private Reginald William PRATLEY, a 19 year old Turner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2153 Private Walter Edward PUFFLETT, a 33 year old Horse driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2181 Private Norman Henry RAMSDEN, a 23 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2154 Private Frederick William REDMAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 November 1917.
2156 Private Herbert Bertram REILLY, a 26 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2155 Private Thomas Francis RICHARDS, a 35 year old Engineer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2157 Private Robert Samuel Lemmin ROBERTS, a 22 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2158 Private John Charles ROMARO, a 31 year old Fisherman from Lorne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2159 Private Charles Edgar ROOTSEY, a 19 year old Farm Hand from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 October 1919.
2160 Private Farquhar ROSS, a 32 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2161 Private Cyril Norman SAUNDERS, a 19 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2162 Private Norman Robertson SCOTT, a 22 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2165 Private Edward Henry SHARPE, a 19 year old Machine assistant from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2163 Private Evan McDonald SIMPSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Barham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2164 Acting Corporal Wentworth STEPHENS, a 26 year old Policeman from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 August 1916.
Second Lieutenant William STEWART, a 26 year old Accountant from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2167 Private Stanley TODD, an 18 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2168 Private Clarence George Gilbert TURNER, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2169 Private Edwin Claude UPFILL, an 18 year old Saw miller from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2170 Private James VALENTINE, a 27 year old Fitter from Sunshine, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
2195 Private Arthur Ernest WALKER, a 20 year old Labourer from Lancefield, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2201 Acting Sergeant William George WALSH, a 35 year old Motor Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2171 Acting Corporal Frank Leslie WALTERS, a 25 year old Telegraph linesman from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2172 Private Thomas Arthur WATTS, a 20 year old Labourer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2186 Private James Joseph WEST, a 36 year old Farrier from Smythesdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2173 Private Joseph Patrick WHITE, a 30 year old Labourer from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2174 Private Christian WILKINS, an 18 year old Boot maker from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2175 Private Lyall Ernest Edward WILLS, a 24 year old Farmer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
2187 Private Norman Garfield WILLS, a 20 year old Farmer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2182 Private Harry WOOD, an 18 year old Clerk from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2188 Private William Henry WRAGG, a 39 year old Labourer from Navarre, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2176 Private Norman Henry WRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Murtoa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 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, 15th Reinforcement
