Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn
Wls Sig Sqn, AIF
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF
Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Indarra Group
SS Indarra
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Special Reinforcement Indarra Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board SS Indarra 26 November 1917.
The SS Indarra weighed 9,735 tons with an average cruise speed of 16.5 knots or 30.55 kmph. It was owned by the Australasian United Steam Nav Co., Fremantle.
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
21035 Sapper Frederick Andrew John BARKER, a 24 year old Blacksmith from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21016 Driver William Barry BROWNE, a 33 year old Traveller from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
21017 Driver Edward George CHEESEMAN, a 40 year old Watchmaker from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
21019 Sapper Edward CLANCY, a 36 year old Teacher from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21018 Shoeing Smith John Livingstone COGAN, a 42 year old Blacksmith from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
21020 Sapper Norman Charles KEABLE, a 21 year old Operator from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21021 Sapper Robert McPHERSON, a 20 year old Fitter from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21022 Sapper Bernard Magnus PETERSON, a 25 year old Warehouse man from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21023 Sapper Walter Alexander QUINN, a 29 year old Farmer from Barmedman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21024 Sapper Arthur John REYNOLDS, a 24 year old Electrical Engineer from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21025 Sapper Henry John RUSSELL, a 24 year old Surveyors assistant from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
21026 Sapper Cecil John SMART, a 24 year old Farmer from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
21027 Sapper Percy Stewart SNUDDEN, a 27 year old Mechanic from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 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:
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, Special Reinforcement Indarra Group
