Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Geelong Group
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Geelong Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A2 Geelong 18 November 1915.
HMAT A2 Geelong weighed 7,851 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the P&O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until it collided with SS Bonvilston in the Mediterranean and sunk, 1 January 1916.
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
1511A Private Hugh Alexander AGNEW, a 30 year old Farmer from Glencoe, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1512A Private Albert ANDERSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 April 1918.
1729 Private John Pressey BAVIN, a 30 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 October 1918.
1514A Private Albert Charles BELLENGER, a 22 year old Farmhand from East Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1516A Private Albert Alfred BRONSON, a 25 year old Rail worker from Queenstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1517 Private John Emanuel BROOKS, a 23 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1519 Private William Allan BROWNLEY, an 18 year old Dairyman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1521 Private John Reginald CAREY, a 19 year old Farmer from Dismal Swamp Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 30 August 1919.
1522 Private Reginald William CARR, a 19 year old Grocer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1523 Acting Sergeant Henry James CARROLL, a 30 year old Rail packer from Taplan, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1916.
1524 Private Michael Henry George CARROLL, an 18 year old Cleaner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
1526 Private Leslie Gordon CASE, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Glencoe, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1527 Private Harold James CATTLE, a 26 year old Bank Manager from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1528 Private Charles Briton CLARK, a 24 year old Painter from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
1525 Private Joseph CONSTANTINE, a 38 year old Butcher from Bridgewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1529 Private Basil COWLING, a 22 year old Farmer from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1530 Acting Corporal Herbert DALLY, a 19 year old Horseman from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
1531 Private Michael DALY, a 26 year old Labourer from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1532 Private Claude Maxmillian Eugan DAWSON, a 19 year old Horse driver from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 October 1918.
1533 Private James Henry DEARN, a 23 year old Farmhand from Maryvale Station, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1535 Private Garnet DELANTY, a 22 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.
1534 Private Alfred John DENBY, a 20 year old Labourer from Berri, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1536 Private Frederick Roy DICKSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 February 1920.
1537 Private Douglas Allen FAIRWEATHER, a 26 year old Farmer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1538 Private Arthur Morris FARLEY, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Kingston, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1539 Private John Basil FAULKNER, a 24 year old Labourer from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1541 Private Frank FITZPATRICK, a 28 year old Forest driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
1540 Private Louis FLETCHER, a 36 year old Driver from Parkville, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1542 Private Alfred Vivian Michael Clare FONTINE, a 20 year old Labourer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
1543 Private George Henry FULWOOD, a 28 year old Warder from Naidia, via Swan Reach, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1544 Private Cornelius Edward HAARSMA, a 20 year old Motor Driver from Auburn, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1545 Private Alfred Charles HARRIS, a 24 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1546 Private Henry HARRIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Riverton, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1547 Acting Corporal Frederick Eugene HAWKE, a 21 year old Clerk from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 September 1916.
1512 Private James HAWKESWORTH, a 19 year old Barman from Balwyn, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1549 Private George Clarence HEATH, an 18 year old Labourer from Currency Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1550 Acting Sergeant George Arthur Giffen HERBERT, a 20 year old Farmer from Nantawarra, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 14 February 1920.
1552 Private Horace John Foster HIGGINS, a 20 year old Farmer from Ridleyton, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1553 Private Francis HITCH, a 30 year old Labourer from Lyndoch, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 10 August 1919.
1554 Private Herbert Clifford HOLLOWAY, a 28 year old Farmer from Tantanoola, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 December 1918.
1555 Private Walter Vincent HOLTHOUSE, a 22 year old Cleaner from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1556 Private Leslie Hilland Bruce HUDD, a 23 year old Lithographer from Plympton, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1557 Private Charles IMHOFF, a 27 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1558 Private John Theodore JOHNSON, a 22 year old Engine Cleaner from Ellendale, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1559 Private Robert Samuel JONES, a 20 year old Butcher from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1560 Private Augustus KRONCK, a 35 year old Hod Carrier from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1561 Private Henry LAWRY, a 33 year old Blacksmith from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1563 Private Robert George LEE, a 26 year old Traveller from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
1562 Private Mark LEGGETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Moorak, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
1567 Private Frederick Archie LEONARD, a 32 year old Stockman from Peake Station, Wirrina, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1518 Private Robert Henry LEWIS, a 26 year old Engine driver from Barwon Downs, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1566 Private Sidney Michael LEWIS, a 22 year old Boundary rider from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1496 Private Thomas Albert LEWIS, a 24 year old Carter from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 27 January 1919.
1568 Private Raymond Spurgeon LONG, a 19 year old Farmer from Minlaton, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
1569 Private Arthur Charles LORD, a 38 year old Colt Breaker from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1570 Private Ernest Albert LUDWIG, an 18 year old Bakers Improver from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.
1571 Private Cecil Herbert LYALL, a 23 year old Farmhand from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1586 Private Frederick James MacAULEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
1572 Private James Mathew MANNING, a 32 year old Horse Trainer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.
1573 Private Herman Peter MARKER, a 21 year old Gardener from Scotts Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1574 Private George Douglas MATHESON, a 20 year old Station Overseer from Snowtown, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1575 Private Clement MATTHEWS, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Bute, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1587 Private James Francis McCANN, a 22 year old Plumbers mate from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
Lieutenant Herbert McFARLANE, a 33 year old Buyer & Manager from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1588 Private Percy David McFARLANE, a 21 year old Labourer from Ardno, Victoria via Mt. Gambier, South Australia, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1589 Acting Corporal William Pascoe McINTOSH, a 20 year old Bank Clerk from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1576 Private Francis William MEAD, a 29 year old Horse Trainer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
1577 Private Provo William MEDHURST, a 28 year old Labourer from Glencoe East, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1918.
1581 Private Archie MENZIES, a 36 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1620 Signaller Mervin Lance MITCHELL, a 21 year old Civil servant from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1578 Private Arthur William MOONEY, a 27 year old Labourer from Forestville, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1579 Private James Patrick MOORE, a 25 year old Colt Breaker from Auburn, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1580 Private Percival Gordon MOSEY, a 19 year old Farmer from Robertstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
1582 Private Archibald Stanley MUIRHEAD, a 23 year old Shoe smith from Magill, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1583 Private William MUIRHEAD, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1584 Private Arthur E. MURCH, a 36 year old Labourer from Barabba, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
1585 Private Lewis Clark MURPHY, a 22 year old Clerk from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1590 Acting Corporal William Hurtle NICHOLLS, a 20 year old Auctioneer from Snowtown, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1726 Signaller Eric Waters NOSS, a 20 year old Traveller from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1730 Private Edward Henry O'CONNOR, a 31 year old Labourer from Burrungule via Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
Lieutenant William Edward Hill PASCOE, a 22 year old Carpenter from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1919.
1591 Private Elliott Frederick PFLAUM, a 23 year old Clerk from Blumberg, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
1593 Private David Henry PROUDMAN, a 21 year old Baker from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1594 Private Leslie Roy QUINTRELL, a 20 year old Cleaner from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1515A Private John Thain RAMSAY, a 24 year old Labourer from Mathoura, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 August 1918.
1596 Private Roy Russell REDMAN, an 18 year old Farmer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
1597 Acting Sergeant Clarence Alfred Phillips REES, a 21 year old Postal worker from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1598 Private John Alexander REID, an 18 year old Blacksmiths Striker from Orroroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1520 Private George Donald RENTON, a 30 year old Railway storeman from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 May 1916.
1601 Private Percy George SCROOP, a 21 year old Sawyer from Clarendon, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 December 1916.
1602 Private William Henry SHADFORTH, a 27 year old Farmer from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 November 1917.
1600 Private Leonard Raleigh SHANNON, a 21 year old Farmer from Sedan, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
1603 Private Walter Leslie SHIPWAY, a 24 year old Labourer from Charra, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1608 Private Charles Evan SIMMONS, a 27 year old Farmer from Hallet, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
1727 Signaller Alfred George SLY, a 20 year old Grocers mate from Northfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1605 Private Albert William SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1604 Private Anthony SMITH, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1606 Private Donald SMITH, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Tantanoola, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1607 Private Reginald Charles SMITH, an 18 year old Seaman from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1609 Private Richard Arthur STEPHENS, a 19 year old Station hand from Wilcannia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1610 Private Charles Arthur James STEWART, an 18 year old Engine cleaner from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1611 Private Oliver Lindsay STUCKEY, a 32 year old Butcher from Mount Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1612 Private Alfred Ernest TRELEVAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Goolwa, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.
1613 Private Harold James Buckingham TREMAINE, a 33 year old Shipping agent from Haslam, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1614 Private Eric VIVIAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1615 Private Edmund WAKEFIELD, a 21 year old Horse driver from Westbourne Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1616 Private George Frederick WARNE, a 26 year old Farmer from Brompton Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
1728 Signaller James Jones WATSON, a 19 year old Assistant from Westbourne Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1617 Private Harvey Airs WESTOVER, a 28 year old Farmer from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 October 1919.
1618 Private Arthur WOODS, a 30 year old Labourer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 8 October 1918.
1619 Private Reginald Graham WYETT, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 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:
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Geelong Group
