Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn
Wls Sig Sqn, AIF
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF
Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
RMS Mooltan
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Mooltan 23 December 1916.
The RMS Mooltan weighed 9,621 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. Torpedoed and sunk by UC27 on 26 July 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
17131 Sapper George Robert William ALEXANDER, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Mareeba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17113 Sapper Mervyn Roy BENHAM, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
17115 Sapper Walter Thomas BERRY, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Peak Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17101 Driver John Henry BRIER, a 28 year old Painter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17114 Sapper George Richmond BRYANT, a 24 year old Postalworker from Balranald, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17102 Driver John Robert CLARKE, a 31 year old Electrical Engineer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.
17103 Driver Arthur Lachlan COCHRAN, a 25 year old Grazier from Adaminaby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 November 1917.
17116 Sapper Lawrence Marquess COURTNEY, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 December 1917.
17117 Sapper Stuart Evans DAVIS, a 19 year old Wireless operator from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17104 Driver William Archibald DHU, a 26 year old Bank Clerk from North Sydney SNW. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
17118 Sapper Edgar Richard FARQUHARSON, a 23 year old Journalist from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17119 Sapper Owen Paschal Joseph FLANAGAN , a 28 year old Cordialmaker from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17133 Sapper George Robert GARDINER, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.
17105 Acting Corporal Harold Douglas GOSSIP, a 24 year old Telephone machanic from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17106 Driver Chrisopher Thomas Frow GOY, a 21 year old Clerk from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17107 Driver Robert James HODGKINSON, a 27 year old Engineer from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
17108 Driver William Burton LOWTHER, a 30 year old Grazier from Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17108 Driver Henry Edward LYTTON, a 26 year old Electrician from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.
17121 Sapper Charles Clark McGIFFIN, a 26 year old Station master from Nyandra, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17123 Sapper James Alan McKENNY, a 23 year old Wireless operator from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17124 Sapper Louis Victor Augustus NELSON, a 20 year old Postalworker from Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17126 Sapper Francis Robert PAGE, a 27 year old Station master from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17125 Sapper Edgar Owen PRENTICE, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Taringa, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17110 Driver Daniel RENNEBERG, a 24 year old Telephone machanic from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17132 Sapper Rupert ROBERTS, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Thornleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17127 Sapper William Thomas SMALL, a 23 year old Station master from Hyde Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
17134 Sapper Wilfred Roland SMITH, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Gundagi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
17128 Sapper George Aubrey STANLEY, an 18 year old Postalworker from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
17130 Sapper Robert Ray WALLACE, a 20 year old Telegraphist Clerk from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17111 Driver William Young WARRINER, a 27 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1916.
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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:
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
