Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn
Wls Sig Sqn, AIF
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF
Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement
RMS Kashgar
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, 8th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Kashgar 20 January 1917.
The RMS Kashgar weighed 8,840 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 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
17166 Sapper Francis BRADBURY, a 22 year old Station master from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17175 Driver William Lawrence BROWN, a 19 year old Engineer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17167 Sapper Peter CHALMERS, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Frierland, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17176 Driver William Alexander CHAPMAN, a 37 year old Electrician from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17177 Driver William Valentine DICK, a 29 year old Surveyors chainman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.
17168 Sapper Victor Thomas DOLLERY, a 29 year old Station master from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17170 Sapper Wilfred Alexander JOHNSTON, a 35 year old Clerk from Jumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
17172 Sapper David Matthew KING, a 27 year old Postalworker from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 April 1918.
17171 Sapper George Henry KING, a 21 year old Railworker from Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17179 Driver Harold Joseph Cyril MAGIN, a 20 year old Mechanic from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
17173 Sapper Robert Frederick MOORE, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 November 1918.
17174 Sapper James Joseph O'DONOHUE, a 21 year old Rail Officer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
17182 Driver Frederick George PIKE, a 39 year old Motordriver from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 November 1917.
17180 Driver George PRICE, a 30 year old Saddler from Stoke on Trent UK. He enlisted on 31 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
17181 Driver Norman Noble REILLY, a 28 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Glebe Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1917.
Lieutenant Samuel James WHITE, a 29 year old Soldier from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 February 1916.
17183 Driver Patrick Joseph Thomas WILD, a 30 year old Telegraphist from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 November 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:
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, 8th Reinforcement
