Topic: AIF - 5B - ICC
ICC, AIF
Imperial Camel Corps
Embarkation Roll, May 1916 Reinforcement
RMS Morea
Imperial Camel Corps, AIF, May 1916 Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Morea 27 May 1916.
The RMS Morea weighed 10,890 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
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
1008 Private John George Hewson BARBER, a 22 year old Dairy farmer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1003 Private William Thomas Henry BEAVER, a 33 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1001 Private Leonard Edgecliff BELL, a 21 year old Telephonist from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
1002 Private William Robert George BELLAMY, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1005 Private Russell Wilfred James BERRY, a 21 year old Labourer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1009 Private Arthur James BLYTHMAN, a 20 year old Groom from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
1004 Private George BOOTH, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from Rosehill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1006 Private William BUTLER, a 27 year old Cabinetmaker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
1057 Private Charles Leonard CARTER, a 34 year old Horse breaker from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
1011 Private Michael CLUNEY, a 32 year old Labourer from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
1012 Private Robert Edwin FOWKE, a 39 year old Shearer from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1013 Private Arthur Thomas FOWLER, a 26 year old Labourer from Grenfall, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1014 Private John Thomas FREESTONE, a 31 year old Stock driver from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
1015 Private Albert Spencer GALLARD, a 29 year old Rail worker from Belmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1019 Private Thomas Edward HALLIDAY, a 32 year old Labourer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
1018 Private Edward Harold HARRIS, a 23 year old Farrier from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
1017 Private William Leslie HARRIS, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1054 Private Albert HARRISON, a 38 year old Ironmonger from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
1021 Private Albert HEDLEY, a 30 year old Drover from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
Lieutenant Francis Charles HIGGINS, a 30 year old Motor Mechanic from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1020 Private Arthur Edward HODGE, a 19 year old Station hand from Miandetta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1023 Private David JOLLIE, a 28 year old Sawmill man from Mulwhy, via Nelligen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
1022 Private Evan JONES, a 31 year old Labourer from Berrigan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1024 Private Allan Thomas KIMBER, a 33 year old Station hand from Patterson, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and subsequently Died in Custody (Prisoner of War), 20 November 1917.
1025 Private Elijah KING, a 23 year old Labourer from Wentworthville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1026 Private Wilhelm KONSTEN, a 21 year old Seaman from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1027 Private Albert LEE, a 28 year old Drover from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
Second Lieutenant Arthur Arundel MacKENZIE, a 24 year old Manager from Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.
1032 Private Norman Arthur MacLEAN, a 25 year old Overseer from Turramurra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1029 Private Robert MARR, a 26 year old Carpenter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1031 Private Cyril Hugh MATHEWS, a 22 year old Carrier from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1030 Private Akeel Anselm MATTILA, a 24 year old Seaman from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1055 Private Peter MORGAN, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1028 Private Neil MUNRO, a 28 year old Plumber from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1034 Private Cyril Alexander O'CALLAGHAN, a 20 year old Driver from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1035 Private Leslie James O'CONNOR, a 22 year old Overseer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1033 Private Philip Augustine O'HARE, a 22 year old Accountant from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
1036 Private William Edward O'SHEA, a 23 year old Shop worker from Gladstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1037 Private Joseph Anthony PAUL, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Merriwa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.
1038 Private Prosper Shirley PEISLEY, a 24 year old Lineman from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1039 Private John Arthur QUINLIVAN, a 39 year old Stockman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1040 Private Vernon Shirley ROWNTREE, a 23 year old Overseer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1041 Private George RUFFLES, a 21 year old Butcher from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 November 1918.
1045 Private Frans Wilhelm SALMINEN, a 21 year old Seaman from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1043 Private Robert SCOBIE, a 32 year old Grazier from Belleview Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
1056 Private Percy Edgar SHEERMAN, a 20 year old Baker from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1058 Private Reginald Oswald SMALL, a 20 year old Warehouse man from Eastwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1042 Private Walter James Araluen SMITH, a 44 year old Grazier from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1048 Private John Joseph SOTHEREN, a 43 year old Grocer from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1046 Private Bertram Herbert STORY, a 21 year old Clerk from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1047 Private Sydney Anthony STORY, a 23 year old Farmer from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
1044 Private Alfred SYRJALAINEN, a 23 year old Fireman from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
1049 Private Albert George THOMAS, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 April 1919.
1053 Private Richard James WILES, a 19 year old Labourer from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1052 Private Robert John WILKINSON, a 22 year old Machinist from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 10 June 1916.
1050 Private Mervyn Veitch WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Bank clerk from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1051 Private Samuel Robert WINCHESTER, a 27 year old Accountant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 July 1918.
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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, May 1916 Reinforcement
