Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp
3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop
Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement
3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board RMS Orontes 29 March 1916.
The RMS Orontes weighed 9,028 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
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
7646 Sapper Henry GREENWELL, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Longford Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
7647 Sapper David Allen MASON, a 27 year old Electrician from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
7648 Sapper William Hugh McPHEE, a 26 year old Labourer from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
7649 Sapper William James PATULLO, a 22 year old Farmer from “Lochnabell”, Craigieburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 August 1919.
7650 Sapper James SHARMAN, a 23 year old Horse breaker from South Corowa, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
7651 Sapper Lewis THORNTON, a 24 year old Driver from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 September 1917.
7652 Sapper Arthur VANDERSTOCK, a 19 year old Labourer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
7653 Sapper Thomas WAINHOUSE, a 19 year old Stove maker from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 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, 16th Reinforcement
