Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement Afric Group Adelaide
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcement Afric Group Adelaide, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A19 Afric 26 May 1915.
The HMAT A19 Afric weighed 11,999 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London. The Afric was torpedoed and sunk in the English Chanel, 12 February 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
991 Private William John BARBER, a 20 year old Engineer from South Norwood, England. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
993 Private Edward Clarence BREWER, a 23 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1028 Private Allan Reuben BROWN, a 24 year old Mechanic from Yorktown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 March 1916.
994 Private Arthur Searle CALLANDER, a 24 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 September 1918.
995 Private Robert CAMPBELL, a 39 year old Engineer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1030 Private Joseph George Farrell DAKEN, a 28 year old Bricklayer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
996 Private Paul Joseph DUIGAN, a 30 year old Plumber from Mount Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
997 Private Albert ELSAY, an 18 year old Baker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
998 Sergeant Norman Hollins GAUNT, a 25 year old Baker from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.
1000 Private Edgar William GIFFORD, a 26 year old Farmer from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1003 Private George HODGE, a 23 year old Labourer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1004 Private Royal Clifford HOWIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.
1032 Private George Cannings JACKSON, a 25 year old Bookseller from Brompton, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
1014 Private George Arthur JANEWAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Moorak, Mount Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1005 Private Edward Patrick KENNY, a 23 year old Farmer from Winulta, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.
1006 Private William LOADER, a 27 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.
1009 Private Henry Thomas MacKERETH, a 23 year old Farmer from Templars, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1010 Private Frederick Thomas MARRIAGE, an 18 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
1013 Private Robert MASKELL, an 18 year old Motor Mechanic from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
1011 Private George Edward MAYTUM, a 28 year old Labourer from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1007 Private Elias Joseph McDONNELL, a 21 year old Stockman from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1008 Private John McLEAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1012 Private Allen Lorimer MOUNSEY, a 19 year old Labourer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1029 Private William NETTLETON, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1015 Private Michael Joseph NOLAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Lyrup, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
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.
1017 Private Alexander Russell PAYNE, a 28 year old Labourer from Frewville, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
1031 Private Cyril Jennings Bristowe RANFORD, a 19 year old Clerk from Queens Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1019 Private Douglas Bruce SEARLE, a 21 year old Clerk from Monala Store, Government Road, Port Pirie West, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1021 Private Arthur THURLOW, a 22 year old Iron worker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 November 1917.
1022 Private Frederick Harold TREAGUS, a 21 year old Jockey from Wynarka, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
1023 Private Albert William TRUMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1024 Private Frederick VOEGE, a 26 year old Bushman from Islington, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1027 Private William Arthur WEATHERILL, a 35 year old Green Grocer from Mallala, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
1025 Private James WELCH, a 27 year old Labourer from Edwardstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Deserted, 16 February 1916.
1026 Private James Alexander WILSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 November 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, 6th Reinforcement Afric Group Adelaide