Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement Borda Group
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcement Borda Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A30 Borda 11 January 1916.
The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 September 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
1826A Private Hans Edward ANDREASEN, a 21 year old Steward from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.
1827A Private Frank Levi BAILEY, a 21 year old Horse driver from Kilkenny, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
1828 Private Allan Sydney Phillips BASEY, a 23 year old Gardener from North Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1829 Private Morris George Denton BASEY, a 21 year old Traveller from North Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1830 Private Ernest Frederick BEAMES, a 23 year old Labourer from Eastwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
1831 Private Thomas Edward Francis BOWEN, a 37 year old Labourer from Longwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
1832 Private Godfrey Rofe BOWER, a 27 year old Saddler from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1833 Private David Gifford BOWMAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Wilkawatt, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1834 Private Leonard BRANDON, a 21 year old Labourer from Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1835 Private Henry BRIGGS, a 30 year old Farmer from American River, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
1518 Private John Edward BROWN, a 23 year old Labourer from GPO Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1838 Private Louis BROWN, a 20 year old Barman from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1839 Private Thomas James BROWN, a 25 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1840 Private William Francis BROWN, a 27 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1841 Private John David CATTERMOLE, a 21 year old Vigneron from Magill, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1842 Private Walter Joseph CLARKE, a 27 year old Farmer from Mt Compass, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1845 Private William Roy COOKE, an 18 year old Cooper from Croydon Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1843 Acting Sergeant Frederick Horace COTTRELL, a 27 year old Mail contractor from Wilmington, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
1844 Private Thomas Arthur James CRACK, a 21 year old Driver from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1900 Private Raymond Henry CRITCHFIELD, a 20 year old Grocer from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 September 1916.
1846 Private Walter Cobble DARBY, a 34 year old Salesman from Dulwich, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.
1847 Private Sydney Harold DISHER, a 20 year old Store worker from Tothills Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
1848 Acting Corporal Charles Herbert DORE, a 34 year old Station Manager from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
1849 Private Albert James DUNNING, a 20 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1850 Private Sydney Bruce EARLE, a 19 year old Painter from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1899 Private George EDDINGTON, a 20 year old Station hand from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 October 1917.
1851 Private Charles Edward EDSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1852 Private Thomas Anthony EDSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Paringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
1853 Private Percival Hurtle George EYRE, a 28 year old Station hand from Noarlunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
1854 Private William Bell FERGUSON, a 22 year old Station hand from North Moolooloo, Leigh's Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
1855 Private James Bernard FINLAY, a 22 year old Jockey from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1856 Private Louis Albert FULLER, a 20 year old Carpenter from West Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
1857 Private William Ceaphus GERRARD, a 23 year old Fireman from Fire Brigade, Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1858 Acting Corporal Stephen Garnett GOLDING, a 25 year old Grocer’s mate from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
1859 Private Charles Morley HARRIS, a 23 year old Labourer from Williamstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 23 September 1918.
1861 Private Edward JARMYN, a 24 year old Labourer from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 June 1916.
1862 Private Reginald Herbert JEFFRIES, an 18 year old Dairyman from Islington, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1863 Private Thomas Moir KIRKWOOD, a 42 year old Draper from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
1864 Private John William LEWIS, a 24 year old Carpenter from Willaston North Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.
1865 Private Arthur Donald LISTON, a 33 year old Clerk from Morphett Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1866 Private Thomas Frank LOCK, a 27 year old Driver from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
1867 Private Frederick William LUCAS, a 22 year old Fitter from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1868 Private Henry MACK, a 23 year old Fireman SAR from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
1874 Private George Roder Dawson MacKENZIE, a 44 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1870 Private David MANSER, a 22 year old Farmer from Mt Crawford, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
1871 Private Herbert William MAYO, a 34 year old Camel driver from Oodnadatta, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1875 Private Vincent Kieran McNAMARA, a 21 year old Teacher from Peake, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1872 Private Gurney Horace Jameson MEYER, a 23 year old Farmer from Inman Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1873 Private David Alan Henderson MOFFAT, a 28 year old Bank accountant from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1876 Private William Arthur O'BRIEN, a 31 year old Labourer from Port Pirie West, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 April 1918.
1877 Private John OGG, a 31 year old Electrician from Hackney, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
1878 Private Percy George PAGET, a 26 year old Butcher from Henley Beach, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 February 1917.
1879 Private George Washington PARKER, a 21 year old Farmer from Watervale, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1880 Private Lloyd Wesley PEARCE, a 21 year old Carpenter from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1881 Private Arthur Henry POPE, a 22 year old Labourer from Oakbank, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 November 1918.
1882 Private James Ernest Lancelot PORTER, a 19 year old Farmer from Kybybolite, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1883 Private William Ernest RICHTER, an 18 year old Labourer from Burnside, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1918.
1885 Private John Baxter SCOTT, a 23 year old Packer SAR from Wilkawatt, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
1824 Private Thomas Bothwick SMITH, an 18 year old Blacksmith from North Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1887 Private Ivan Walter SOUTH, an 18 year old Butcher from Stansbury, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1888 Private Gilbert STALKER, a 31 year old Labourer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 December 1916.
1889 Private Robert Fotheringham THOMSON, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1890 Private William Stephen WARD, an 18 year old Labourer from Edowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1892 Private Norman Stanley WHELLER, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Farrell’s Flat, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1893 Private Thomas Richardson WHITE, a 44 year old Plasterer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1895 Private Morgan WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Farmer from Nairne, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.
1894 Private Charles William WIMSHURST, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
1897 Acting Sergeant John Samuel WOODALL, a 33 year old Teacher from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1901 Private Dougald WOODHOUSE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bute, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 June 1918.
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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, 13th Reinforcement Borda Group
