Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 29th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 7 September 1917.
The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 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
3418 Private James Robert Wright BERRY, a 20 year old Farmer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3419 Private Albert Oscar BRITTEN, a 21 year old Farmer from New Norfolk, Tasmania. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and subsequently Died of Accident, 13 November 1918.
3420 Private Arthur Burrell CAMPBELL, a 27 year old Cattle dealer from Mt Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3422 Private Percival Harvey CAREY, a 20 year old Farmer from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3421 Private Francis CHARLTON, a 31 year old Labourer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3417 Acting Corporal Daniel CURRIE, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
3425 Private Arthur DARK, a 39 year old Farrier from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
3455 Private Edwin John DAYS, a 23 year old Labourer from Clayton, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
3423 Private Matthew Thomas Pain EVANS, an 18 year old Tanner from South Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3428 Private William Patrick FOGARTY, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3429 Private James Joseph GRAHAM, a 38 year old Cook from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3427 Private William HINDS, a 44 year old Farmer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3424 Private Algernon Sims JAMES, an 18 year old Mechanic from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3431 Private William Francis KEARNEY, a 24 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3430 Private Augustus KUHLE, a 38 year old Orchardist from Kyabram, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3432 Private Harry Glenelg LEWIS, a 36 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
3416 Private William Aubrey MILLER, a 25 year old Farmer from Eaglehawk PO, Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
3435 Private Francis James ORR, a 33 year old Farmer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3451 Private Cyril PRENDERGAST, a 23 year old Boundary rider from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3450 Private George Eugene REID, a 27 year old Jockey from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3438 Private William Joseph RICHARDS, a 35 year old Horse driver from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3436 Private George Victor SAWERS, a 21 year old Farmer from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3440 Private William Harold SCHAEFER, a 17 year old Labourer from Glenrowan, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3437 Private Morris Trounson SHIELL, an 18 year old Porter from Duverney, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3456 Private David WAKELING, an 18 year old Labourer from Nubeena, Tasmania. He enlisted on 1 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3449 Private Norman WATSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3444 Private Frank Robin WILKINS, a 23 year old Compositor from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3443 Private Digby Hoskins WILLAN, a 36 year old Manager from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3446 Private James Sydney WILLIAMS, a 30 year old Builder from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3442 Private George WILSON, a 19 year old Farmer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3447 Private John Lancelot WILSON, a 19 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
3448 Private Thomas Wright WILSON, a 43 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
3452 Private Frederick William WORSLEY, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Huon, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 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, 29th Reinforcement
