Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp
3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop
Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Headquarters Section, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A51 Chilka on 2 February 1915.
The HMAT A51 Chilka weighed 3,952 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 August 1915.
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
583 Sapper William Jones ALLEN, a 30 year old Traveller from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 July 1919.
609 Sapper Wilfred BAKER, a 24 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
579 Driver Frank BELL, a 34 year old Driver from Irvine Scotland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
584 Sapper Roy BROADBENT, a 20 year old Clerk from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
573 Sergeant Harold Leslie BYRNE, a 29 year old Wireless operator from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 January 1919.
571 Temporary Sergeant Major James Banks CAIRNDUFF, a 38 year old Postal worker from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
576 Lance Corporal Reginald Burton CLARK, a 21 year old Motor mechanic from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently was Died of Wounds, 1 May 1917.
585 Sapper Wilbur Hobill COLE, a 23 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 22 January 1919.
580 Driver Albert Henry CRAIG, a 23 year old Seaman from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.
586 Sapper George Thomas CRAIG, a 27 year old Traveller from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
612 Sapper Walter Grantham DAVIES, a 20 year old Electrical Fitter from Hurstville, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 8 April 1918.
607 Sapper Alfred Joseph DENIER, a 30 year old Driver from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 July 1919.
587 Sapper William DOBSON, a 20 year old Clerk from Middle Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
616 Sapper Stewart DOIG, a 26 year old Engineer draughtsman from Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 January 1919.
588 Sapper John FRAZER, a 28 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 1 November 1919.
Captain Albert Reginald Stanley GARTRELL, a 34 year old Printer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 March 1916.
590 Sapper Alfred Sidney GOLDTHORPE, a 22 year old Ship steward from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain 28 October 1919.
591 Sapper Reginald Peter HARBECK, a 24 year old Postal worker from Cunninghame, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
615 Sapper George Peter HAZAEL, a 32 year old Telephone mechanic from Red Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
592 Sapper James Forrest HOLLAND, a 25 year old Motor Engineer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
593 Sapper John Robert HOWES, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 12 November 1917.
594 Sapper John Hugh HUBBARD, a 20 year old Clerk from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 March 1919.
606 Sapper Robert James INGLIS, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
595 Sapper Morris Samuel ISRAEL, a 19 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
596 Sapper Charles William JAMIESON, a 19 year old Electrical Engineer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.
597 Sapper Stephen KELLEY, a 28 year old Engineer from Elwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain 2 June 1917.
578 Farrier John Charles KELLY, a 27 year old Farrier from Pyramid Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
574 Corporal Malcolm Hilliard McDOUGALL, a 23 year old Fitter from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
598 Sapper Joseph Robert Lawrence McLAREN, a 21 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
605 Sapper Eric Wilson MISCAMBLE, a 20 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
599 Sapper Bertram James MULLETT, a 31 year old Farmer from Marshall, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 10 July 1916.
608 Sapper Joseph Patrick O'CONNELL, a 26 year old Labourer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 December 1918.
600 Sapper Cecil James PARGETER, a 20 year old Steward from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain 5 October 1919.
577 Lance Corporal Leonard Lewis SCORER, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
613 Sapper John Noble SHIPTON, a 36 year old Mariner from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain 11 October 1915.
601 Sapper Roy Sinclair SMITH, an 18 year old Student from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
572 Sergeant John Gladstone SMYTH, a 21 year old Student from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
602 Sapper Jack Stanley STIDWELL, a 21 year old Motor driver from Picola, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 21 May 1917.
581 Driver Robert Henry TAYLOR, a 22 year old Driver from West Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 30 December 1916.
582 Driver Louis THOMAS, a 26 year old Driver from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 24 June 1916.
603 Sapper Cecil Percy THOMSON, a 20 year old Agent from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
575 Corporal James Charles TILSON, a 27 year old Rail Clerk from Murchison, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.
611 Sapper Alfred Charles TUBB, a 36 year old Overseer from St Helena Longwood East, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia 16 August 1916.
604 Sapper Reginald VEREY, a 22 year old Electrical Engineer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 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:
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Roll of HonourLight Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section
