Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

2nd Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour

Citation: 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcement

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Updated: Monday, 29 March 2010 8:11 PM EADT

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Thursday, 25 November 2004

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 2 LHFA

2nd LHFA, AIF

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement

HMAT A47 Mashobra

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 11th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 4 October 1915.

The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

1700 Driver Albert ASKIN, a 26 year old Labourer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1705 Private Henry DEVLIN, a 29 year old Labourer from Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1702 Private Thomas James KENNEDY, a 21 year old Dental mechanic from Hawthorne Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1703 Private Edward Drayton RIDGWAY, a 22 year old Fireman from Drayton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 August 1918.

1704 Private Thomas Wallace TENCH, a 23 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 September 1916.

1701 Driver John Arthur TOMLINSON, a 24 year old Grocer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

Previous: 10th Reinforcement

Next: 12th Reinforcement

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Monday, 29 March 2010 8:10 PM EADT

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Wednesday, 24 November 2004

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 2 LHFA

2nd LHFA, AIF

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement

HMAT A29 Suevic

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 12th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A29 Suevic 20 December 1915.

The HMAT A29 Suevic weighed 12,531 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 9 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

6454 Private Robert Aitken CARLYLE, a 21 year old Clerk from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

6453 Private Oswald Henry EDWARDS, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Avalon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

6455 Private Andrew Livingstone Learmonth GRANT, a 20 year old Clerk from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

6452 Private Walter Samuel NEALE, a 22 year old Butcher from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

6456 Private Lowes Henry SKYRING, an 18 year old Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 August 1918.
6451 Private Arthur STRETTON, a 26 year old Plumber from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 9 August 1919.

Previous: 11th Reinforcement

Next: 13th Reinforcement

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Monday, 29 March 2010 8:08 PM EADT

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Tuesday, 23 November 2004

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 2 LHFA

2nd LHFA, AIF

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

HMAT A54 Runic

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A54 Runic 20 Janaury 1916.

The HMAT A54 Runic weighed 12,490 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 27 November 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

8476 Private Sinclair CARRUTHERS, a 21 year old Storeman from Booval via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 April 1917.

8477 Private Sydney CHANDLER, a 27 year old Carter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

8478 Private William Herbert FARAGHER, a 26 year old Motor driver from Springsure, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

8479 Private John Frederick GERHARDT, a 19 year old Fireman from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

8474 Driver Herbert Thomas Moffitt MALLYON, a 21 year old Station hand from Springsure, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 September 1917.

8475 Private William PATTERSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Clear Bank via Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

8473 Driver Herbert Harold SHEAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

8480 Private William Lawrence THORNTON, a 20 year old Fitter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

Previous: 12th Reinforcement

Next: 14th Reinforcement

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Monday, 29 March 2010 8:26 PM EADT

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Monday, 22 November 2004

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 2 LHFA

2nd LHFA, AIF

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

HMAT A62 Wandilla

2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 31 January 1916.

The HMAT A62 Wandilla weighed 7,785 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and during her service by mainly Australian crews. The Wandilla was leased by the Commonwealth until 24 January 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

8858 Private Henry Elrod ANDERSON, a 30 year old Butcher from Oxley, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

8857 Private Charles Robert BOYLE, a 25 year old Motor engineer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

8851 Driver George Redmond FAULKNER, a 31 year old Fruiter from Rosewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

8853 Private Alexander Carish JENKINS, an 18 year old Jewellers apprentice from Newtown via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

8856 Private Albert Wellington JOWETT, a 25 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.

8852 Driver John Lewis PENFOLD, a 22 year old Draper’s mate from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1918.

8855 Private Albert Edward POWELL, a 22 year old Warehouse man from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

8854 Private Robert Levi WINDSOR, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Sandy Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.

Previous: 13th Reinforcement

Next: 15th Reinforcement

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Monday, 29 March 2010 9:16 PM EADT