Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A66 Uganda 2 May 1916.
The HMAT A66 Uganda weighed 5,431 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 December 1916. The Uganda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in Mediterranean, 27 May 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
2251 Private Ulick Bourke A'BECKETT, a 33 year old Orchardist from Beaconsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2252 Private Andrew ABERCROMBIE, a 37 year old Teacher from Mornington Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2253 Private Stephen Herbert ADAMS, a 33 year old Farm hand from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2345 Private Louis ANDREWS, a 23 year old Wharfie from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2254 Private Henry George AUSTIN, a 36 year old Labourer from Boolarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
2255 Private David Joseph BARRY, a 25 year old Bread carter from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2339 Private John Alfred BASTIN, a 21 year old Fisherman from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2256 Private George William BATES, a 23 year old Bath attendant from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2338 Private Arthur Cunyen BATH, a 26 year old Station hand from Wentworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2287 Private Bernard Harry BATSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 June 1916.
2257 Acting Corporal Stanley Roy BEAMES, a 23 year old Clerk from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2342 Private William Henry BEVAN, a 28 year old Farm labourer from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
2343 Private James Henry BOASE, a 38 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 April 1917.
2258 Private Arthur Carrington BRAINE, a 29 year old Farm Labourer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
2259 Private Charles BRYANT, an 18 year old Labourer from Bayswater, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
2260 Private Frederick Ambrose Henry BURNELL, a 22 year old Groom from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2349 Private Charles Ernest BUSHBY, a 29 year old Farmer from Green Lake via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2307 Private Horace Richard BUTLER, a 22 year old Labourer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2261 Private Sydney Howard BUTLER, a 35 year old Farmer from Black Rock, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
2262 Private James Thomas CAMERON, a 28 year old Farm Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2263 Private John CAMPBELL, a 39 year old Labourer from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2264 Private John CAVANAGH, a 35 year old Farmer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
2265 Private Albert Edward CHAPMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Sandford, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2266 Private Hugh Elms COCHRANE, a 25 year old Decorator from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2267 Private Robert Ernest COOK, a 22 year old Sleeper cutter from Chiltern, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2268 Private Joseph COSTELLA, a 36 year old Engineer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2269 Private David CUMMINGS, a 33 year old Miner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2270 Private John Andrew CUNNINGHAM, a 28 year old Driver from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 October 1918.
2271 Private Arthur CURWOOD, a 32 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2272 Private Wilfred Albert DAVEY, a 20 year old Groom from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2273 Private Powley DENNEY, a 22 year old Farmer from Yannathan South, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2274 Private George James DIXON, a 23 year old labourer from Metung, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 July 1918.
2275 Private James EDNEY, a 20 year old Metal worker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2350 Private Arthur Francis EVANS, a 35 year old Station hand from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2276 Private Gordon John FARMER, an 18 year old Farmer from Harston, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
2277 Private Peter FERGUS, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Alphington, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2278 Private George William FOOTE, a 25 year old Farmer from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2279 Private Herbert Hugh GEORGE, a 32 year old Labourer from Grantville, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2352 Private James GRACE, a 28 year old Boiler man from South Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.
2280 Private Albert GRAY, a 28 year old Carter from Rosedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2281 Private David GROVES, a 34 year old Rail worker from Eltham, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2282 Private Frank Fulton HALE, a 19 year old Labourer from Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2284 Private William George HENNESSEY, a 28 year old Jockey from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
Second Lieutenant Alexander Frederick HOPKINS, a 25 year old Engineer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
2285 Private John HOUGHTON, a 31 year old Draper from Bracknell, Tasmania. He enlisted on 1 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2353 Private Reginald Albert HUBBARD, a 19 year old Farmer from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2288 Private William Walter HUNT, a 26 year old Driver from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.
2289 Private Claude Henry JACKSON, a 27 year old Jockey from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.
2290 Private Arthur JONES, a 36 year old Driver from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
2291 Private Leslie William John JORDAN, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Dromana, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2292 Private Albert Victor LANE, a 22 year old Farmer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
649 Private Alfred Lyle LAXTON, a 21 year old Tailor from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2293 Private William John LEESON, a 22 year old Labourer from North Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2294 Private William Albert LEWIS, a 38 year old Wool sorter from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2295 Private Thomas LONERGAN, a 40 year old Labourer from Ancona, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2296 Private Wyndham Rodney LONSDALE, a 25 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 31 August 1919.
2297 Private John McCurdie MARSHALL, a 33 year old Miner from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
2298 Private Reuben MARSHALL, a 21 year old Labourer from North Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2302 Private James McADAM, a 33 year old Groom from Darlington, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2303 Private Jack Harry McALPINE, a 19 year old Seaman from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1053 Private John James McCARTY, a 25 year old Labourer from Merino PO, Merino, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 November 1918.
2304 Private Norman McDONALD, a 23 year old Labourer from Edenhope, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2305 Private Philip McDONALD, a 22 year old Labourer from Queenscliff, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2306 Private William McDONALD, a 19 year old Labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2308 Private John Thomas McGRATH, a 22 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2309 Private John Charles McPHERSON, a 25 year old Station Overseer from Flemington, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Second Lieutenant Seaton Lytton MULHOLLAND, a 27 year old Grazier from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2299 Private Harry William MURPHY, a 23 year old Driver from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.
2301 Private Henry MURRAY, a 25 year old Grazier from Trawool, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2310 Private George NICHOLSON, a 38 year old Labourer from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2311 Private Alfred Edward NORTH, a 21 year old Stud groom from Darlimurla, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2312 Private George Alfred OSMOND, a 26 year old Missionary from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
2314 Acting Corporal Roy PREWETT, a 19 year old Iron monger from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2351 Private Robert PUGH, a 25 year old Farm labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2315 Private John QUIGLEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Mitcham, Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2315 Private James Eskinwald QUINLAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2316 Private William James QUINN, a 33 year old Blacksmith from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2317 Private Thomas William QUIRK, a 23 year old Farmer from Upper Indigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.
2318 Private John Henry RAWLINGS, a 22 year old Labourer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
16 Sergeant Charles George REESE, a 33 year old Clerk from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
856 Private Arthur Walter REEVE, a 25 year old Farmer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2340 Private Ernest ROBB, a 37 year old Drover from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 February 1918.
2319 Private Ernest George ROPER, a 35 year old Carpenter from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
2320 Acting Corporal Donald Secundus ROSS, a 23 year old Teacher from Browns Plain, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1918.
2321 Private Charles Macquarie SHAW, a 20 year old Farmer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2322 Private Albert Henry SHEEN, a 26 year old Labourer from Mirboo Nth, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2347 Sergeant Egbert Charles SMITH, a 22 year old Boot Trade from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2341 Private William Laurence SMITH, an 18 year old Dairyman from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2337 Private Charles Magnus SODERMAN, a 35 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2323 Private John STEWART, a 19 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2324 Private Ernest Cecil STOOKE, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 August 1918.
2325 Private Thomas Stanley STUBBINGS, a 22 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2326 Private Geoffrey Watson SUTHERLAND, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
2328 Private Andrew THOMPSON, a 36 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2329 Private Harold Athol THOMPSON, a 23 year old Mechanic from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2330 Private Vernon Gordon WARD, a 27 year old Surveyors assistant from St Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2348 Private Roland WATTS, a 19 year old Labourer from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2331 Acting Sergeant Raymond Farrin WEBB, a 24 year old Commission Agent from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2332 Private Robert Milles WHITE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bethanga, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2334 Private Sidney William WILKINSON, a 26 year old Munition worker from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2354 Private Eardley Pearson WILLIAMSON, a 27 year old Stockman from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2335 Private Frank WOODS, a 26 year old Labourer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2336 Private Edward John Woods WRIGHT, a 26 year old Traveller from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 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, 16th Reinforcement
