Topic: AIF - DMC - Sigs
1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF
1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop
Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
SS Canberra
1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Canberra 16 November 1917.
The SS Canberra weighed 7,707 tons with an average cruise speed of 16.5 knots or 30.55 kmph. It was owned by the Australian Steamships Ltd (Howard Smith), Melbourne.
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
20347 Sapper William Charles ALLEN, a 21 year old Salesman from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
20348 Sapper Harry James BYRNES, an 18 year old Telephonist from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
20349 Sapper Walter Raymond COX, a 24 year old Painter from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 August 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
20350 Sapper Frank Harris DINEEN, a 21 year old Postal worker from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 May 1919.
20351 Sapper Harry LOVEDAY, a 36 year old Telegraphist from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Troop; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
20360 Sapper Robert Lindsay MILLER, a 20 year old Mechanic from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 May 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Airline Section; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
20352 Sapper David George MORTON, a 22 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
20353 Sapper Gilbert Lincoln POWELL, a 26 year old Manager from Bondi Junction, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
20355 Sapper Rupert Milton STUTCHBURY, a 19 year old Postal worker from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 June 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
20357 Sapper Joshua Bramham WADE, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Newton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
20356 Sapper Bruce WARREN, an 18 year old Postal worker from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
20358 Sapper Vernon Charles YEATES, a 20 year old Postal worker from Basket Range, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 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:
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement