Topic: AIF - 2B - 2 LHFA
2nd LHFA, AIF
2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
HMAT A73 Commonwealth
2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 28 March 1916.
The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 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 23 June 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
9476 Private Alfred Edward ALLEN, a 44 year old Carpenter from Holland Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
9477 Acting Corporal John BENSON, a 25 year old Teamster from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
9478 Private Bertie Frank CORBETT, a 24 year old Missionary from Sarina, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
9479 Private Frank CRANSHAW, a 26 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 October 1916.
9480 Private Arnold Clarence GOWEN, a 21 year old Fruit grower from Glasshouse Mt, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
9481 Private James Norman HARE , a 20 year old Shepherd from Glasshouse Mt, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
9483 Acting Corporal James NICHOL, a 21 year old Policeman from Police Station, Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
9482 Private John VAUDIN, a 28 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 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, 15th Reinforcement
