Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement Star Of England Group
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcement Star Of England Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A15 Star Of England 21 September 1915.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 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
1176 Private Victor Edward William ASH, a 27 year old Iron Moulder from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1178 Private Bevan Alfred BENNETT, an 18 year old Carpenter from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1177 Private Walter Lewis BISHOP, a 22 year old Gardener from Basket Range, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 September 1917.
1179 Private Harry Herbert BULBECK, a 23 year old Farmer from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
1182 Private Ewing CALDWELL, a 35 year old Farmer from Grace Plains, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1215 Private Stanley Andrew CASTLE, a 19 year old Rail porter from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
1184 Private William Jesse CLARIDGE, a 22 year old Labourer from Tea Tree Gully, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1211 Private Francis David CROMBIE, a 22 year old Bushman from Gladstone, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1214 Private Michael Parnell CRONIN, a 24 year old Farmer from Yeelanna, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1183 Private Miles Andrew CRONIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Yeelanna, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
1185 Private James Anderson DOUGHTY, an 18 year old Chauffeur from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
1187 Private John James DOUGHTY, a 23 year old Motor Mechanic from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1186 Private Thomas DOUGHTY, a 21 year old Butcher from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1218 Private William Thomas FAIRLIE, an 18 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
1188 Private Hugh Karl FEIDLER, a 25 year old Ex Policeman from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 July 1919.
1216 Private Norman MacPherson FLEMING, an 18 year old Electrician from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 April 1918.
1192 Private Walter Percival GOTTFRIED, a 22 year old Farmer from Cummins, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
1191 Private Edward Patrick GRIFFIN, a 27 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1190 Private Thomas John GRIFFIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Hammond, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.
1194 Private Clement George HERITAGE, a 22 year old Seaman from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 10 July 1919.
1196 Private John Samuel JENNINGS, a 21 year old Butcher from Hamilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1198 Private Edgar Alexander LEWIS, a 19 year old Blacksmiths striker from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
1213 Private Frederick McGRATH, a 18 year old Blacksmith / Barman from Adelaide, South Australia / Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1217 Private Stanley MOUNSEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1218A Private Harry Ernest PAUL, a 20 year old Station hand from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1209 Private Robert Pressland PAUL, a 21 year old Station hand from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1199 Private Percy Patrick REDDING, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Streaky Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1201 Private Harold Reece John ROE, a 25 year old Labourer from Stirling West, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1200 Private John Stanley ROLLISON, a 20 year old Motor Machinist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; but did not embark and subsequently Died of Accident, 1 April 1916.
1204 Private Ronald Campbell SLATER, a 20 year old Machinist from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1212 Private Eric Korff SMITH, a 23 year old Farmer from Yackandandah, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 October 1918.
1205 Private Leslie William SMITH, a 19 year old Colt Breaker from Port Pirie West, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1202 Private Hartley Donald STEELE, an 18 year old Wood Machinist from North Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1210 Private Frederick Gordon STEINWEDEL, a 21 year old Clerk from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
1203 Private William STEVENS, a 19 year old Labourer from Baroota, via Port Germein, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.
1206 Private Roy Allen TURNER, a 26 year old Salesman from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1917.
1207 Private Frederick George WEBB, a 24 year old Driver from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1208 Private Arthur Ernest YOUNG, a 20 year old Stockman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 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, 9th Reinforcement Star Of England Group
