Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp
3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 1 March 1916.
The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 August 1917.
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
6954 Sapper Frederick James McNEILAGE, a 19 year old Jockey from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
6953 Sapper Harry MORRIS, a 20 year old Labourer from Newport, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; but did not embark and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 12 April 1916.
6956 Sapper John Ellis ORCHARD, a 21 year old Shop worker from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
6955 Sapper William Frank POOLE, an 18 year old Artist from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
6957 Sapper Frederick John REEVES, a 22 year old Jeweller from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
6951 Sapper Desmond Alwynne SMITH, a 32 year old Waiter from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
6952 Sapper Palmer Avery STEPHENS, a 22 year old Clerk from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
6958 Sapper Silvester Clarence TEMPLE, a 19 year old Bootmaker from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 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:
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, 15th Reinforcement
