Topic: AIF - 2B - 2 LHFA
2nd LHFA, AIF
2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation Roll, "A" Squadron
2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, "A" Squadron, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A30 Borda 15 December 1914.
The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 September 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
481 Private Benjamin Andrew ACREMAN, a 20 year old Sawmill tailer out from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 January 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
452 Private Garnett AITCHISON, a 24 year old Teacher from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 August 1918.
538 Driver James ALBON, a 26 year old Painter from Bombala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
465 Private Edward Nigel ALDRIDGE, a 21 year old Stockman from Wutul, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1915.
453 Private John Morsley ALLAN, a 24 year old Student from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
517 Private Waldo Edgar ANDERSON, a 30 year old Student from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
515 Private Albert Edward Atkinson ANTONY, a 24 year old Wool classer from Zillmere, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
487 Private Edward Vere APPLETON, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
498 Private Joseph Edward ASHBY, a 24 year old Labourer from Galloways Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
464 Private Walter ASKIN, a 27 year old Teamster from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
501 Private Vincent Pearce BARBAT, a 22 year old Draughtsman from North Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.
456 Private Ebenezer Jubilee BATEMAN, a 26 year old Labourer from West Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
Dr Lieutenant Colonel Harold Knowles BEAN, a 57 year old Doctor from Wallsend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 September 1916.
469 Private Charles BOWMAN, a 29 year old Stockman from Lerrors Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
447 Private Clarence BOYLE, a 20 year old Carpenter from Kangaroo Point, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
468 Driver James Allen BRADLEY, a 20 year old Policeman from Kilcoy, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
441 Private Norman BRETHERTON, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.
Dr Captain Joseph David BUCHANAN, a 34 year old Doctor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 December 1915.
485 Private William BURKE, a 28 year old Groom from Ascot, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
455 Private James BURNS, a 25 year old Clerk from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 July 1916.
435 Corporal Ross BURRELL, a 24 year old Accountant from Bowen Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
553 Private Henry Edgar BYRNES, a 34 year old Farmer from Stoke's Siding, Tweed River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
443 Private William Hugh CAMERON, a 22 year old Hospital attendant from Jimboomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 February 1919.
445 Private Colin Spencer CAMPBELL, a 20 year old Rail worker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.
446 Private Cyril Emery CAMPBELL, a 25 year old Engine driver from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
459 Bugler Arthur Holme CARSON, a 38 year old Photographer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
431 Sergeant Glen Ronald Robert CAVANAGH, a 24 year old Accountant from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
530 Private Alfred CHAMBERS, a 23 year old Farmer from Glenhaven, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
473 Driver Broughton CHIENE, a 33 year old Accountant from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
430 Corporal Frederick Herbert Pay CHOAT, a 37 year old Wardsman from Mt Barker, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
486 Private Samuel Edward CHRISTOPHER, a 29 year old Signalman from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
436 Private Arthur Irvin COLLINGS, a 26 year old Dentist assistant from Fairfield Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1919.
493 Private Arthur Petman CORRIE, a 41 year old Journalist from Highgate Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 February 1917.
506 Bugler Walter Henry COX, a 31 year old Labourer from Norman Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1917.
529 Private Charles Alexander James CRAWFORD, a 29 year old Teamster from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
Dr Major David Gifford CROLL, a 29 year old Doctor from General Hospital Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
521 Trumpeter Sergeant John Alexander CROLL, a 26 year old Merchant from Mossman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
539 Driver Aubert CROOK, a 28 year old Station hand from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; but was disembarked in Sydney and subsequently Discharged in Australia, 29 March 1915.
463 Private William DUFFY, a 27 year old Bookkeeper from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
429 Warrant Officer 2nd Class John Jackson DUNBAR, a 22 year old Ironmonger from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
537 Private Arthur William DUNNE, a 32 year old Labourer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
526 Private Kenneth George DYKE, a 21 year old Stockman from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
490 Private Henry John Osler EDWARDS, a 24 year old Selector from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
Dr Captain William Angus FRASER, a 30 year old Doctor from Harrisville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
507 Private Arthur Herbert GARBUTT, a 23 year old Contractor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
448 Private George Edward GEE, a 22 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
497 Private Francis GILSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 July 1918.
434 Corporal Frederick George GOODCHAP, a 23 year old Mechanic from Chelmer, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 December 1919.
511 Private James Alfred GOWER, a 33 year old Cook from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.
489 Driver George Robert GRAHAM, a 24 year old Wheelwright from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
533 Private James Ernest GREENSLADE, a 23 year old Labourer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
N/R Private Michael Beresford GUNN, a 23 year old Medical servant from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
460 Sergeant Roy HAMMOND, a 28 year old Salesman from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 4 March 1918.
449 Private Edwin HAYWOOD, a 44 year old Bushman from Montville, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
525 Private D'Arcof Alfred Carruthens HETHERINGTON, a 21 year old Student from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
458 Private Albert John HEWITT, a 26 year old Labourer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
492 Private John Kenneth HOGE, a 20 year old Clerk from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.
544 Private Gilbert HOLCOMB, a 29 year old Carpenter from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 June 1916.
467 Private Charles HOLLEDGE, a 29 year old Labourer from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
505 Private Henry Raymond HOMER, a 20 year old Carpenter from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 November 1915.
479 Private Cornelius Stephen HOOD, a 28 year old Teamster from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
542 Private Alfred Charles HORSLEY, a 22 year old Chemist from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
478 Private John HOURIHAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
536 Private Edwin Milton HURLEY, a 21 year old Stockman from Oakey, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
535 Private Henry Albert HURLEY, a 28 year old Stockman from Oakey, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
532 Private William INGLIS, a 22 year old Clerk from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1918.
462 Private John Herbert JAMES, a 30 year old Horse breaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
476 Private Richard JIMMIESON, a 19 year old Labourer from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
483 Lance Corporal William JOHNSTONE, a 32 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 October 1916.
442 Private Patrick Joseph KELLY, a 31 year old Groom from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
471 Driver Ernest Cyril KILPATRICK, a 19 year old Clerk from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
474 Private Thomas Orphen Edward KING, a 25 year old Plumber from South Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
502 Private Charles Churchill LINTON, a 26 year old Stockman from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
444 Private John Henry LISTER, a 39 year old Farmer from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
491 Private David Gibson LITTLE, a 27 year old Mail driver from Fernvale, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
545 Private Edward LOUGHMAN, a 21 year old Butcher from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 October 1918.
439 Private Richard George LYON, a 21 year old Clerk from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1917.
546 Private Norman Clarence LYONS, a 24 year old Grocer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Dr Captain Lucius Gerald Armstrong MacDONNELL, a 50 year old Doctor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.
450 Private Owen MacDONNELL, a 26 year old Wool Classer from Aberdeen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
472 Private George MacFARLANE, a 21 year old Carter from Red Hill via Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
527 Private Thomas MAHONEY, a 22 year old Carter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
500 Private Thomas Maurice McCORMACK, a 20 year old Farmer from South Woodburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
496 Private Robert McDONALD, a 21 year old Station hand from Millthorpe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 August 1917.
438 Private Edward Samuel MILES, an 18 year old Clerk from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.
480 Driver George MILLS, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
518 Corporal William MORAN, a 43 year old Tailor from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
508 Sergeant Lewis John MORGAN, a 28 year old Clerk from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
495 Private Frank Christopher MUIR, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
551 Private Samuel Haggerty MUNRO, a 25 year old Drover from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
543 Private Frank Holden PALLETT, a 32 year old Carpenter from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 September 1918.
520 Private George Horace PAULEY, a 26 year old Soldier / Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 October 1915.
522 Private William PAYNE, a 21 year old Labourer from Lansdowne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
432 Colour Sgt Francis Hardwick PHILLIPS, a 26 year old Chemist from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
513 Corporal Reginald PICKERING, a 30 year old Clerk from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 June 1915.
Dr Captain Cyril Frederick PITCHER, a 27 year old Doctor from Goodwood Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 February 1919.
488 Corporal William Joseph POWER, a 25 year old Saddler from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
494 Private Lewis David PRICE, a 19 year old Butcher from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1919.
528 Driver Henry Mansell RENNER, a 27 year old Station hand from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
477 Private Henry SAVAGE, a 19 year old Greengrocer from Beaconsfield, Tasmania. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 March 1918.
540 Private Angus Everard SCOTT, a 35 year old Stockman from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 October 1915.
465 Private Francis Roy SHORT, a 22 year old Carter from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
541 Private William SIM, a 34 year old Planter from Redland Bay, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
475 Private Wilfred SKELTON, a 21 year old Cab driver from Newstead, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
516 Private Arthur Ainsworth SLOANE, a 25 year old Public servant from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
523 Private James SMALL, a 31 year old Horse breaker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
437 Private Francis Henry SMITH, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Marburg, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
499 Private Lawrence Percival SMITH, a 21 year old Rail porter from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1917.
512 Corporal Thomas Raphael STAFFORD, a 34 year old Shearer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
519 Private Christopher STANDRING, a 33 year old Cook/ Clerk from Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 February 1919.
440 Private James Clifton STOCKWELL, a 24 year old Farmer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
534 Private Basil Alfred STRACHAN, a 21 year old Teacher from Roadvale, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
510 S/Sgt Stanley Augustine STRATFORD, a 20 year old Public servant from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.
482 Private Hector THOMSON, a 24 year old Station hand from Clydebank, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
433 Corporal Robert Percy THOMSON, a 42 year old Clerk from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 April 1917.
461 Lance Corporal Harry TREW, a 21 year old Bushman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1916.
524 Lance Corporal William Ford WEBB, a 28 year old Overseer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
504 Private Frederick Charles WECKER, a 19 year old Printer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 November 1918.
503 Private John Augustus WECKER, a 31 year old Clerk from Yeulba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
454 Private Ernest Alfred WIGGINS, a 27 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 May 1915.
509 S/Sgt Roy John WILKINSON, a 27 year old Chemist from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
470 Bugler George Hugh WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Printer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1918.
451 Private William Robertson WISHART, a 32 year old Firehose adjuster from Kangaroo Point, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
531 Private Benjamin WOODHEAD, a 22 year old Stockman from 'Woodrow', Yaringa, Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
514 Private Walter Henry WRIGHT, a 30 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 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:
2nd Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, "A" Squadron
