Topic: AIF - DMC - Sigs
GSR Sigs, AIF
General Service Reinforcements, Signals
Embarkation Roll, Reinforcements, Signals
SS Port Darwin
General Service Reinforcements, Signals, AIF, Reinforcement, 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
22981 Sapper Frederick William AIKEN, a 31 year old Telegraphist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
22983 Sapper William John CARMODY, a 25 year old Scenic artist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
22982 Sapper Eric Dick COOPER, an 18 year old Instrument maker from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
22984 Sapper Lyle Clifford FALLS, an 18 year old Wireless student from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
23000 Sapper George FAULKNER, a 19 year old Telephone mechanic from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
22985 Sapper Leslie Louis FREEMAN, a 21 year old Shop assistant from Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
22986 Sapper Horace Howard GROUNDWATER, a 19 year old Electric Mechanic from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
22987 Private Roy Stanley Cedric HALL, a 26 year old Electrician from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
22988 Sapper Herbert HINES, a 29 year old Telegraph linesman from Wallenbeen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
22999 Sapper Albert Liston HOGAN, a 21 year old Postal assistant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 October 1917 ; but was disembarked at Perth and subsequently Discharged in Australia, 17 January 1919.
22989 Acting Corporal Cecil Gibson KEYS, a 26 year old Postal worker from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 September 1919.
22990 Sapper Harry Morris Christie LINSELL, a 21 year old Electrian from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
22993 Sapper Harold Patrick MAHER, a 28 year old Telegraphist from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
22992 Sapper Frank Orlando George MARVIN, a 28 year old Telegraphist from Mount Pleasant, Murrurundi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
22991 Sapper Thomas William McGROUTHER, a 21 year old Postal worker from Ballarat East, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
23001 Sapper William Edward McGUIRE, a 31 year old Acidmaker from East Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 June 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
22994 Sapper Edward John PAYNE, an 18 year old Telegraphist from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
22995 Sapper Joseph ROSS, a 20 year old Meat packer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
22998 Sapper Clarence William SPENCER, an 18 year old Telegraphist from Meekering, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
22996 Sapper John Dean SWIFT, a 28 year old Storeman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 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:
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: General Service Reinforcements, Signals, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Reinforcements
