Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn
Wls Sig Sqn, AIF
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF
Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Port Darwin Group
SS Port Darwin
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Special Reinforcement Port Darwin Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Port Darwin 14 September 1918.
The SS Port Darwin was built in 1918 and weighed 8,179 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Port Darwin was scrapped in 1948.
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
23021 Sapper Arthur Reginald BARRETT, an 18 year old Window dresser from Gosnells, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.
23022 Sapper Leslie Charles BOUSTEAD, a 23 year old Mechanic from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23023 Sapper George Arthur BRIGHT, an 18 year old Motor driver from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23025 Sapper Cyril Thomas CAMPION, a 29 year old Rail porter from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23026 Sapper George CARNEY, a 24 year old Bank Clerk from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23027 Sapper Alfred Nicholas CRAIG, a 36 year old Farmer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23024 Sapper Alfred Kenneth CUMMINS, a 20 year old Clerk from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.
23028 Sapper Harry Alexander DAVIDSON, an 18 year old Clerk from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23029 Sapper Norman John HINWOOD, a 23 year old Jeweller from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23030 Sapper John Herbert KNIGHT, a 21 year old Gutter from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
23031 Sapper Alexander Walter LOCHRIN, an 18 year old Engineers apprentice from Dora Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23036 Sapper Hector George McINTOSH, a 31 year old Saddler from Fairfield Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23037 Sapper John Norbert McLACHLAN, a 22 year old Electric fitter from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.
23038 Sapper John Joseph McMAHON, a 30 year old Blacksmith from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23032 Acting Sergeant Alfred Hugh MINCHIN, a 33 year old Fire inspector from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23035 Sapper Alexander Joseph MORRISH, an 18 year old Telegraph mechanic from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.
23034 Sapper Hector Brinson MURDOCH, an 18 year old Postal worker from Stockingbingal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.
23033 Sapper James Ernest MURRAY, an 18 year old Mail assisant from Rimmers Hill Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.
23040 Sapper Thomas James NASH, a 41 year old Blacksmith from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23039 Acting Corporal William Barton NELSON, a 41 year old Draftsman from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.
23041 Sapper Leonard Coumbe O'DANIEL, a 21 year old Grocers assistant from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.
23042 Sapper Henry Francis RAYMOND, a 28 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 March 1919.
14257 Sergeant Sylvester John RYAN, a 35 year old Carrier from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23045 Sapper Arthur Parsonage SCARFE, a 19 year old Engineer from Mayfield North Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23043 Sapper Aubrey Erskine SMITH, a 23 year old Bank accountant from Darling Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
23044 Sapper Alexander Ernest SUMMERS, a 24 year old Clerk from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
23047 Sapper John George TIBBETT, an 18 year old Clerk from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.
23046 Sapper Frank TIPPING, a 23 year old Fitter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23048 Sapper Dawson Sydney VINDIN, a 21 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23050 Sapper William Stanley WALSH, a 23 year old Labourer from Sth Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
23049 Sapper Bryan WHITE, a 19 year old Wireless operator from Ivanhoe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.
23051 Sapper Edward Walter WILLSHIRE, a 19 year old Saddler from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1918; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 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 Port Darwin Group
