Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

Citation: 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement

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Thursday, 24 February 2005

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp

3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement

HMAT A62 Wandilla

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 12th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 9 November 1915.

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

1802 Sapper Herbert Aldan BATES, a 21 year old Draper from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1801 Sapper Edward Barrett WESTWOOD, a 20 year old Clerk from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

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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:

Citation: 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement

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Wednesday, 23 February 2005

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp

3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

HMAT A19 Afric

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A19 Afric 5 January 1916.

The HMAT A19 Afric weighed 11,999 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London. The Afric was torpedoed and sunk in the English Chanel, 12 February 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

5275 Sapper Eric Cecil BROWNE, a 25 year old Electrical Engineer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

5273 Sapper Robert Herbert Howden CHANDLER, a 21 year old Electrical Engineer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 September 1918.

5278 Sapper George Bryan CROOKE, a 20 year old Clerk from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

5271 Sapper Paul FROMENT, a 20 year old Bank Clerk from Ultima, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

5276 Sapper Wilmott Reginald HESKETT, a 19 year old Clerk from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

5274 Sapper John Cullen JAMES, a 19 year old Tailor from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

5277 Sapper Michael Thomas KIERNAN, a 26 year old Electrician from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

5272 Sapper Robert John POLLOCK, a 27 year old Glass worker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 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:

Citation: 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

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Updated: Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:30 AM EADT

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Tuesday, 22 February 2005

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp

3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

HMAT A32 Themistocles

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A32 Themistocles 28 December 1915.

The HMAT A32 Themistocles weighed 11,231 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 20 October 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

5848 Sapper Charleville CLIFFORD, an 18 year old Clerk from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

5853 Sapper Albert Arthur FRANZI, a 21 year old Porter from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.

5849 Sapper Donald McDONALD, a 27 year old Grocer from Sth Heathcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

5846 Sapper Palmer William PAGE, an 18 year old Architect from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

5847 Sapper Thomas Edward SIMMONS, an 18 year old Labourer from Belgrave, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

5851 Sapper Albert Roy SMART, an 18 year old Engineer from Princes Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

5852 Sapper Rupert Cyril TREGELLAS, an 18 year old Printer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

5850 Sapper Charles Robert WHITESIDE, a 20 year old Carpenter from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 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:

Citation: 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:28 AM EADT

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Monday, 21 February 2005

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 3 Sig Trp

3rd LH Sig Trp, AIF

3rd Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement

HMAT A38 Ulysses

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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

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.

Previous: 14th Reinforcement

Next: 16th 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:

Citation: 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:27 AM EADT