Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement
HMAT A41 Bakara
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A41 Bakara 28 April 1916.
The HMAT A41 Bakara weighed 5,930 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Bakara was previously a captured German vessel called Constaff. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 1 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
2244 Private George Herbert ABBOTT, a 20 year old Wunderlich fitter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2245 Private Harold Leonard ANTONSON, a 22 year old Horse driver from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 October 1918.
2246 Private Christopher James ARTHUR, a 23 year old Driver from Queenstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2239 Acting Corporal Ralph Gilbert ASHENDEN, an 18 year old Teamster from Bridgewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2344 Private William Alexander BADENOCK, an 18 year old Labourer from Bridgewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2247 Private William Landulph BARRETT, a 25 year old Labourer from St Leonards, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2248 Private James William BARRY, a 27 year old Saddler from Tarcowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 April 1917.
2249 Private William Melbourne BEECROFT, a 44 year old Groom from Woodside, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2250 Private John Ewart BOND, a 23 year old Clerk from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2251 Private Edwin James BOON, a 28 year old Motor driver from South Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2252 Private Cecil Charles BOWEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2354 Private John James BRENNAN, a 20 year old Pastoralist from Siam Stn, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2355 Private William James BRENNAN, a 23 year old Mechanic from Melrose, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2346 Private Arnold George BROWN, an 18 year old Civil servant from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.
2253 Private William BROWN, a 31 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
2255 Private Ewin Frank CAMERON, a 23 year old Farmhand from Finniss, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2348 Acting Sergeant Charles Eric CARTER, a 23 year old Farmer from Yongala, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2256 Private Thomas Michael COLBERT, a 29 year old Rail ganger from Whitmore square Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2257 Private William Baxter COX, a 28 year old Horse driver from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2258 Private Cornelius Joseph CURTIN, a 25 year old Rail porter from Exeter, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2260 Private Francis James DENNIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
2261 Private James Edward DONAGHY, a 25 year old Pastoralist from Cliff Station via Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2262 Private Francis James ELLIS, a 29 year old Labourer from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2263 Private Cyril EVANS, a 21 year old Driver from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2264 Private William Harry FEUS, a 25 year old Clerk from Largs Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2265 Private Richard FINLAY, a 26 year old Labourer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2266 Private Richard FORD, a 43 year old Horseman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2111 Private John Frederick FOSTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2267 Private Arthur William FRANCIS, a 20 year old Farmer from Appila, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2269 Private Melville Thomas FULLER, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2272 Private William GEOGHEGAN, a 42 year old Labourer from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2274 Private Angus GRAHAM, a 40 year old Labourer from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2275 Private Samuel Francis GUY, a 27 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
2276 Private George Joseph HAAG, a 20 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.
2277 Private Edward William HARRIS, a 21 year old Shopkeeper from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2278 Private Francis Robert HASE, a 31 year old Motor driver from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2351 Private Robert Leland Garfield HOLMAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Cummins, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2280 Private Thomas Graham HUMPHRIES, a 20 year old Baker from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2123 Private John HURRELL, a 27 year old Sailor from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2281 Private John Leonard JACOBS, a 22 year old Butcher from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2282 Private Percy JAMES, a 21 year old Groom from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
2283 Acting Corporal Herbert Victor JENNER, a 19 year old Clerk from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2285 Private Ronald Percival JONES, a 26 year old Butcher from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 June 1918.
2286 Private Sydney JONES, a 22 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
2287 Private Denis Leo KERIN, a 24 year old Labourer from Caltowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2288 Private William KETTLEWELL, a 35 year old Groom from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2289 Private Alexander LESLIE, a 23 year old Driver from Exeter, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2291 Private Ernest Thomas LEWIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2292 Private John Thomas Joseph LIDDY, a 39 year old Station hand from Terowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 March 1919.
2293 Private Leslie John LITTLE, a 28 year old Brewer from Hackney, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2294 Private Peter John MARTINICH, a 22 year old Shearer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2296 Private Rupert McGregor MATTHEWS, a 27 year old Farmer from Coromandel Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2300 Private Charles Michael McCANN, a 29 year old Farmer from Tarcowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2301 Private Elliott George McCANN, a 21 year old Jockey from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2302 Private Edward James McCARTHY, a 31 year old Foreman Salt works from Esperance, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
2303 Private James McCORMACK, a 37 year old Rail porter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2305 Private Thomas Benedict McNAMARA, a 25 year old Labourer from Emu Downs via Eudunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2352 Private Montague Jameson MEYER, a 27 year old Farmer from Inman Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2298 Private William James MORRIS, a 35 year old Miner from Cockburn, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2240 Acting Corporal Charles MUMFORD, a 23 year old Labourer from Fullerton, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2236 Acting Sergeant John James MURPHY, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Tarcowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2357 Private Bill MURRAY, a 19 year old Architect from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2356 Private William Donovan MURRAY, a 20 year old Farm Manager from Truro, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2003 Private Cornelius James O'GRADY, a 20 year old Labourer from Mena Murtee Station, Wilcannia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2309 Private Henry Edwin Frederick ONGLEY, a 24 year old Carrier from Glen Osmond, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2353 Private Frank William OSBORNE, an 18 year old Driver from Burnside, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2310 Private John Castle Hartigan OSBORNE, a 29 year old Motor driver from Burnside, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
2242 Private Arthur Phillip PARMITER, a 34 year old Carpenter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 March 1919.
Major Harry Meshash PARSONS, a 34 year old Grazier from Victor Harbour, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2311 Private Charles Daniel PATTEN, a 34 year old Farmer from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 February 1917.
2238 Acting Sergeant Maxwell Walter POWELL, a 22 year old Clerk from Yankalilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2312 Private Victor Gordon PURVIS, a 23 year old Labourer from Glen Osmond, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2313 Private Herbert Henry RALPH, a 31 year old Baker/cook from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2314 Private Robert John RANGER, a 20 year old Miner from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
2315 Private Thomas Francis REID, a 38 year old Labourer from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2347 Private Victor Arthur REYNOLDS, an 18 year old Printer from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2317 Private Arthur Murray ROBINSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2318 Private Herbert Breacken ROBINSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2319 Private Archibald ROSS, a 24 year old Farmer from Golden Grove, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2320 Private John ROSS, a 20 year old Farmer from Golden Grove, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2243 Acting Corporal Stephen RUTH, a 20 year old Postman from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
2321 Private Frank Leslie SCHUYLER, a 21 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 April 1917.
2322 Private Robert Sutton SCHUYLER, a 27 year old Station hand from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2324 Private Eric Ross SMITH, an 18 year old Horse driver from Goolwa, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2325 Private Leonard George SMITH, a 22 year old Driver from Henley Beach, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2326 Private David Francis Luke STEWART, a 23 year old Horticulturist from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2327 Private Leslie William STEWART, a 23 year old Labourer from Athelstone, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2328 Private Leslie William STEWART, a 26 year old Rail porter from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Leslie Gardner STOCK, a 34 year old Vigneron from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2329 Private Arthur Percy STOPP, a 22 year old Labourer from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2330 Private Ernest Leslie Robert STRAWBRIDGE, a 24 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2331 Private Harold Roy TAYLOR, a 23 year old Labourer from Port MacDonnell, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2333 Private George THOM, a 25 year old Labourer from Honiton, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2350 Acting Corporal William Harold THORN, a 26 year old Farmer from Angaston, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2334 Private George Aubrey VERTUE, a 20 year old Jockey from St Leonards, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2336 Private Harold Stanley WALLMANN, a 19 year old Mechanic from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 August 1919.
2339 Private Eli Wilfred WILCOTT, a 25 year old Mason from Appila, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2340 Private Edward WILLIAMS, a 40 year old Butcher from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2179 Private Harry Clifton WISHART, a 32 year old Butcher from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2342 Private Gilbert Henry WOODHOUSE, a 19 year old Labourer from Snowtown, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2343 Private Alexander Robertson WRIGHT, a 24 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
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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, 16th Reinforcement
