Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 20th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A1 Hymettus 12 September 1916.
The HMAT A1 Hymettus weighed 4,606 tons with an average cruise speed of 11.5 knots or 21.3 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 May 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
2821 Private Laurence Thornton BALDOCK, a 35 year old Farm Manager from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
2822 Private William BEECH, a 19 year old Baker from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2823 Private John BELL, a 44 year old Butcher from Beeac, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Gilbert BRYANT, a 21 year old Farmer Miller from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2826 Private Godfrey Mellor BUCHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2817 Private Lewis Charles DADSWELL, a 36 year old Baker from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2852 Private John Henry ERFURTH, a 24 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2831 Private Patrick James FARRELL, a 36 year old Miner from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2832 Private William James FITZGERALD, a 29 year old Driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2833 Private Charles Alexander FRASER, an 18 year old Telegraphist from Lucknow, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2834 Private Percival Richard HAYES, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2835 Private Thomas Patrick JACKSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2836 Private Thomas Theophilus JONES, a 34 year old Farmer from Apollo Bay, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
2837 Private Joseph James LACEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Mathoura, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 February 1920.
2838 Private Horace Grant LANE, a 44 year old Contractor from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
2839 Private William LYALL, a 33 year old Farmer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2840 Private Herbert Francis Henry LYONS, a 23 year old Labourer from Mt Edgerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 October 1918.
2830 Private James Robert MARTIN, a 43 year old Painter from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2843 Private William McDERMOTT, a 43 year old Farmer from Boolarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2841 Private Terrance MEEHAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2829 Acting Corporal Leslie Claude MORLEY, a 27 year old Circus Manager from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2845 Private Thomas Bell O'REILLY, a 33 year old Carpenter from Wanganella, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2847 Private Percy Clarence PAYNE, a 21 year old Farmer from Glenorchy, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2848 Private Arthur William POULTER, a 26 year old Groom from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2850 Private Percival Daniel RICHARDS, a 25 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2851 Private Thomas James ROLLO, a 21 year old Sawyer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2824 Private Edwin Philip SMITH, a 39 year old Farmer from Boolarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2842 Private Duncan STOCK, a 52 year old Grazier from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2853 Private Roy Conquest TROUNSON, a 21 year old Drover from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2825 Private Robert Noble WALKER, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2816 Private Ernest Edward WALTERS, a 22 year old Carpenter from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2854 Private George Arthur WILKINS, a N/R year old Horse dealer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2855 Acting Sergeant Thomas Albert WISE, a 31 year old Teacher from Guys Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2856 Private Benjamin ZELLEY, a 31 32 29 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria / Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 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, 20th Reinforcement
