Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A69 Warilda 10 February 1916.
The HMAT A69 Warilda weighed 7,713 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Warilda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 3 August 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
1931 Acting Sergeant James William ALDRIDGE, a 27 year old Farmer from Richmond Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1932 Private William Frederick AMBROSE, a 32 year old Hairdresser from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.
1933 Private Leslie ATKINSON, a 33 year old Cook from Goolwa, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 December 1916.
1934 Private Robert Hamilton AYLIFFE, a 21 year old Clerk from East Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1935 Private George Edward BAILLIE, a 21 year old Shoe smith from North Shields, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
1936 Private George Forbes BAKER, a 34 year old Saddler from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1937 Private Archibald Charles BARTON, a 24 year old Stockman from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1938 Private Barrett BERRY-SMITH, a 29 year old Farmer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
1939 Private Stanley Arthur BEST, a 19 year old Clerk from Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
1940 Private William Charles BETTERMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.
1941 Private John Charles Norman BISCOMBE, an 18 year old Seaman from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2037 Private Robert Hugh BOND, a 24 year old Labourer from Haywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 December 1916.
2038 Private Allan BRAND, an 18 year old Station hand from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1942 Private Lawrence Frederick BROOKSBY, a 19 year old Labourer from Port McDonnell, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
1943 Private Edward James BURNETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2031 Acting Corporal Robert David BURNSIDE, a 21 year old Station Overseer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 August 1916.
1944 Acting Sergeant Ernest William BURPEE, a 24 year old Farmer from Coromandel Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 July 1919.
1945 Private John Walter BUSHELL, a 19 year old Shearer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1946 Private John CARPENTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Redruth, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
1947 Private Thomas CARPENTER, a 23 year old Miner from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1948 Private Alexander Lawrence CARRAILL, a 22 year old Stockman from Oodnadatta, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1918.
1949 Private Sydney Wilfred CHENOWETH, a 19 year old Boilermaker from Willaston, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1950 Private William James CLARK, a 21 year old Driver from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1951 Private William Jeffrey CLIFFORD, a 33 year old Boundary rider from Lake, Victoria Station via Cal Lai, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1953 Private Clarence George COOPER, a 19 year old Farmer from Whites Flat, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 January 1917.
1954 Private Wilfred Edward COX, a 27 year old Labourer from Enfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
1955 Private Harold Lindsay William DEAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1956 Private Walter Alfred Roy DEAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1957 Private William John DEAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1958 Private John James DINNISON, a 30 year old Farmhand from Streaky Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1959 Private Harrison DOUGLAS, a 35 year old Boundary rider from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1960 Private Harold William Lewis DOWNING, a 20 year old Farmhand from Harrowgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
1961 Acting Corporal Alfred Lawrence EDWARDS, a 21 year old Student from North Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 September 1917.
499 Private John EDWARDS, a 24 year old Gardener from Roberts Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1962 Private Eric Raynor Vivian ELMS, a 21 year old French polisher from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1963 Acting Corporal George Hieton EUSTIS, a 33 year old Tailors cutter from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1964 Private William Robert FERGUSON, a 45 year old Labourer from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1965 Private Frederick GEBHARDT, a 31 year old Station Foreman from Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
1966 Private Leonard Holloway GILES, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Woods Point, River Murray, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1967 Acting Sergeant Clarence Haddon HALLIDAY, a 23 year old Labourer from Tailem Bend, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
1968 Private James Gladstone Joseph HANNAM, a 21 year old Assistant Grazier from Harrowgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.
Lieutenant Thomas Mayfield HARDY, a 24 year old Wine merchant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
1969 Private Keith Graham HAY, an 18 year old Farmer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1971 Private Horace Woodrow HILTON, a 22 year old Policeman from Police Barracks Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1972 Private Charles William David HOOD, a 30 year old Horse breaker from Bute, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1973 Private John J. HULL, a 26 year old Colt breaker from Lake Wangary, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
1974 Private Archibald Conrad INNES, a 25 year old Horse driver from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
1975 Private Charles JENNER, a 25 year old Labourer from Wirrabara, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1976 Private Arthur Edward Victor JOHNSON, a 33 year old Bricklayer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1917.
1978 Private Herbert Malcolm JOHNSTON, a 31 year old Policeman from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 22 February 1916.
1979 Private William Patrick JORDAN, an 18 year old Driver from Dimboola, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1980 Private Alfred Claude JOY, a 19 year old Labourer from Stony Top, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1984 Private John James KENEALLY, a 21 year old Farmer from Gordon, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1981 Private Daniel Francis KENIHAN, a 27 year old Vigneron from Reynella, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1982 Private Hubert Gray KENIHAN, a 21 year old Driver from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
1983 Private Gilbert Thomas KILSBY, a 22 year old Mechanic from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2036 Private James Joseph KIRBY, a 28 year old Labourer from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1985 Private Adolph KLAR, a 22 year old Motor Driver from O'Halloran Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 March 1918.
1986 Private Robert William LAKIN, an 18 year old Farmer from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 July 1917.
1987 Private Alfred LEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Farrell’s Flat, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
Lieutenant Harry LLOYD, a 34 year old Fireman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
1988 Private William Horace LLOYD, a 20 year old Labourer from Kingston, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 March 1918.
1989 Private Albert Sydney LOCK, an 18 year old Motor driver from Caltowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1991 Private William Henry MADDOCKS, a 24 year old Labourer from Blanchetown, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
1992 Private Ernest William Norman MARTIN, a 21 year old Butcher from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
1993 Private Norman Ross MARTIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Minlaton, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1994 Private Richard MATTHEWS, a 21 year old Painter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 July 1916.
1995 Private John William Harris MAY, an 18 year old Labourer from Clarendon, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
1999 Private Alexander James McGLINCHEY, a 26 year old Stockman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2000 Private Ernest Donald McPHEE, a 23 year old Farmhand from Blanchetown, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.
1996 Private Frederick Hector MELVILLE, a 28 year old Gardener from Upper Sturt, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.
1997 Private Roy Gordon MILLS, a 24 year old Coachman from Fullarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
2033 Private Claude Clarence MITCHELL, a 21 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.
2001 Private William NEVIN, a 30 year old Teacher from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.
1016 Private Louis Edward O'CALLAGHAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
2002 Private Roy OERMANN, a 19 year old Labourer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 June 1918.
2004 Private Charles Sydney PAIGE, an 18 year old Barber from Gladstone, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2005 Private Ray Victor PARASIERS, a 20 year old Motor driver from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 September 1917.
2006 Private Frederick William PARKER, a 21 year old Station hand from Wilson, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 August 1918.
2007 Private Francis Bernard PARRI, a 22 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2011 Private Clement Edward PIKE, an 18 year old Cellarman from Magill, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
2008 Private Cecil Preston PITCHERS, a 21 year old Cereal maker from Henley Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2009 Private Frederick William Godfrey POHLMER, a 21 year old Labourer from Mallet, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2010 Private George POWELL, a 31 year old Farmer from Black Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
2012 Private Howard William SANDS, a 26 year old Fitter from Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2013 Private Harry SEAR, a 31 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.
2015 Acting Corporal Sydney Charles SIMCOCK, a 22 year old Labourer from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
2014 Private James Haining SINCLAIR, a 20 year old Baker carter from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 July 1917.
2016 Private Thomas William SMITH, a 26 year old Clerk from Bordertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 September 1918.
2017 Private William James SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Hawthorn Dell, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2018 Private Leslie John Lawrence SPIER, an 18 year old Missionary from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2019 Private Edward Herbert SPRINGBETT, a 26 year old Labourer from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2020 Private John Maxwell TALBOT, an 18 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 May 1919.
2021 Private Merritton George Surrey TALBOT, a 24 year old Farmer from Corny Point, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 January 1919.
2022 Private Walter Hillary TALBOT, a 19 year old Labourer from Corny Point, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2023 Private Archie Stuart THOMSON, a 21 year old Shop worker from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
2034 Private Frederick TWORT, a 24 year old Ostler from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
2025 Private Walter Allen TYLER, a 21 year old Cleaner SAR from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2026 Private Colin Robert WALKER, a 23 year old Labourer from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2027 Private Reginald Richard WATSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Hilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2028 Private Thomas Henry WHITE, a 19 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
2035 Private William WILLIAMSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Morphett Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 March 1920.
2029 Private Michael Joseph WOODS, a 35 year old Labourer from Chicago, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2030 Private Frederick Joseph WRIGHT, a 19 year old Engine cleaner from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 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, 14th Reinforcement
