Topic: AIF - 5B - ICC
ICC, AIF
Imperial Camel Corps
Embarkation Roll, April 1917 Reinforcements Port Sydney 9 May 1917 Group
Imperial Camel Corps, AIF, April 1917 Reinforcements Port Sydney 9 May 1917 Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney 9 May 1917.
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
3155 Acting Sergeant Lerick Hilton BARNES, a 22 year old Baker from Macleay River. He enlisted on 27 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
3157 Private Frederick Aloysius BEW, a 21 year old Farmhand from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3146 Private James Edward CAIN, a 20 year old Labourer from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
3158 Private William Frederick CODY, a 35 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
3148 Acting Corporal Harold Pierce COMETTI, a 28 year old Carpenter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
3153 Private Ernest Archie COMLEY, a 28 year old Compositor from Trial Bay, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
3134 Private Robert Stanley CONN, an 18 year old Lamp cleaner from Hamilton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
3140 Private Thomas CORTIN, a 27 year old Fireman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 July 1920.
3154 Acting Sergeant Charles Graham CRAIG, an 18 year old Farmer from Berrigan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3138 Private Edward Samuel DANKS, a 22 year old Ironmonger from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3139 Private Daniel Thomas DAVIES, a 21 year old Labourer from Hamilton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; but was disembarked at Fremantle and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 6 July 1917.
3168 Private Leslie George DOIG, a 21 year old Labourer from Reeds Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3151 Private Sydney Edward EDWARDS, an 18 year old Boot maker from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3104 Private Thomas Henry EDWARDS, a 19 year old Coal wheeler from Woonona, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3103 Private John William ENTWISTLE, a 40 year old Fireman from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3105 Private Walter Leslie FEEBREY, a 22 year old Station hand from Peel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.
3159 Private Thomas James FITZPATRICK, a 26 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3106 Private Verdi Milton GORMAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
3096 Acting Corporal Eric Harold GOULDING, a 27 year old Draftsman from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3097 Private John de Courcey HATHAWAY, an 18 year old Ware houseman from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3137 Private William Rayden HICKS, a 20 year old Dairy farmer from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
3107 Private Bernard HOFFMANN, a 29 year old Labourer from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
3108 Private John HOSKING, a 44 year old Labourer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
3160 Private Hugh HUMPHREYS, an 18 year old Collier from Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3101 Acting Corporal Henry JOHNSON, an 18 year old Waiter from Murrumburrah. He enlisted on 14 November 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 December 1917.
3136 Private Eric KALLIO, a 20 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3112 Private John Randolph Henry KEAN, a 27 year old Clerk from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3110 Private George Stanley Arthur KING, an 18 year old Clerk from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
3111 Private William Thomas KING, a 38 year old Bus driver from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
3116 Private John Frank MacALLISTER, a 21 year old Rouseabout from Sumer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 February 1919.
3141 Private William Patrick MADDEN, a 45 year old Station hand from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3114 Private William Charles MANN, a 35 year old Labourer from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
3069 Private William MANNERS, a 33 year old Rail guard from Maryville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3119 Private Cecil Francis McCUE, an 18 year old Engineer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3167 Private Donald Stewart McDONALD, a 31 year old Labourer from Red Range, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3163 Private James Leonard McDOUGALL, a 28 year old Labourer from Ganmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3118 Private Edward McINTOSH, a 20 year old Tinsmith from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
3113 Private Cecil MILLER, an 18 year old Storeman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 March 1918.
3161 Private Harold Gordon MOORE, a 20 year old Surveyors assistant from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3142 Private Cyril MORAHAN, a 27 year old Wool classer from Double Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
3098 Private George Henry MORGAN, a 23 year old Life saver from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3099 Private David Eric MORTON, a 20 year old Cabinetmaker from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
3117 Private Jack MURRAY, an 18 year old Stockrider from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3068 Private Keith Ira MUSGRAVE, an 18 year old Telephone mechanic from South Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
3067 Private Arthur William MYERS, a 34 year old Crane worker from Broadmeadow Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3070 Private Benjamin NORTH, a 26 year old Painter from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3071 Private Henry Norman NORTHARD, a 21 year old Groom from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
3120 Private Herbert Walter NYE, a 35 year old Camel driver from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3072 Private James Albert O'DONNELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Bowraville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3073 Private John Edward OLIVER, a 22 year old Labourer from Bodangora via Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3123 Private Stanley Jack PEARCE, a 24 year old Wharf hand from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; but failed to re-embark at Fremantle and subsequently Deserted, 22 May 1917.
3124 Private John Joseph PRENDERGAST, an 18 year old Labourer from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3162 Private George William Lyle PULLIN, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Oaklands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3093 Private William Frederick READING, a 35 year old Labourer from Athol, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3095 Private Denis REDDY, a 38 year old Labourer from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
R885 Private Lance Lester ROBINSON, a 23 year old Motor mechanic from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3164 Private Francis Joseph SCHUBERT, a 19 year old Shop hand from Kiama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
3084 Private Thomas SCOTNEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 19 September 1919.
3126 Private John Cecil SHEARER, a 26 year old Pottery hand from Merewether, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3078 Private Joseph Arthur SHERIDEN, an 18 year old Call boy from Hamilton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3165 Private William SIMMONS, a 28 year old Farmer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
3085 Private Eric Meredith SIMPSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Niangala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3130 Private Herbert Holland SMITH, a 37 year old Foreman from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
3079 Private Leslie Wylie SPENCER, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
3127 Private Hector Edward SPITHILL, a 22 year old Boundary rider from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
3076 Private John Samuel STRINGER, a 21 year old Machinist from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3080 Private Percival Sydney STYLES, a 23 year old Picture framer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3086 Private James Bernard SULLIVAN, a 29 year old Teacher from Blackney Creek via Dalton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3087 Private John Charles SULLIVAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Niangala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3092 Private William Henry SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Bodangora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3081 Private Walter Gordon SUTHERLAND, an 18 year old Engineer from Mayfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3077 Private Bernard Joseph SWEENEY, a 40 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 May 1918.
3129 Private Harold THOMPSON, an 18 year old Clerk from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3088 Private George William THUELL, a 21 year old Labourer from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3166 Private Hayden Douglas TRACY, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
3128 Private John TURNER, a 36 year old News vendor from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3090 Private George Richard WARREN, a 21 year old Labourer from Raymond Terrace, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3131 Private Charles Henry WHITE, a 39 year old Clerk from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
3133 Private Victor Mark WHITTY, an 18 year old Plasterer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 July 1918.
3150 Private Harold Edwin WOOD, an 18 year old Jockey from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
3132 Private William Henry WRIGHT, a 21 year old News vendor from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 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:
Imperial Camel Corps, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: Imperial Camel Corps, Embarkation Roll, April 1917 Reinforcements Port Sydney 9 May 1917 Group
