1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 2 November 1917.

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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

19025 Sapper James Ernest ALEXANDER, a 30 year old Bank Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

19028 Sapper William Charles Hamilton DICK, a 19 year old Fitter from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 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.

 

19026 Sapper John Austin FORREST, a 22 year old Machinist from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 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, 26 July 1919.

 

19029 Sapper Frederick HACKER, an 18 year old Motor Driver from Harrisville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 May 1916. 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, 26 July 1919.

 

19030 Sapper Raymond Moss LIPMAN, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

19032 Sapper Thomas Leslie McKINNON, a 32 year old Machinist from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

19033 Sapper John Milton Thorne NANKIVELL, a 21 year old Engine cleaner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

19034 Sapper Thomas Percival O'CONNELL, a 22 year old Fitter from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

19035 Sapper Malcolm Cleveland PEEBLES, a 28 year old Clerk from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

19031 Sapper Edward RICHARDS, a 21 year old Draughtsman from Peterburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

19037 Sapper James Grieves SINCLAIR, a 19 year old Electrical Mechanic from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 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, 17 July 1919.

 

19038 Sapper Jack Leonard WATERHOUSE, a 19 year old Draughtsman from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 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.

 

Previous:  3rd Reinforcement

Next: 5th 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:

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:27 PM EADT

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1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

SS Canberra

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 5th 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

19613 Sapper Colin Richard COLE, a 21 year old Student from Springvale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

19615 Sapper Edward ELTON, a 42 year old Rigger from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

19617 Sapper Charles HUDSON, a 33 year old Clerk from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 December 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

19618 Sapper Michael John JOSEPH, a 24 year old Clerk from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

19620 Sapper William LEE, a 28 year old Electrician from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 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, 3 July 1919.

19619 Sapper Eugene LEWIS, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Daceyville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 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, 5 March 1919.

 

19622 Sapper Wilfred Daniel MASSINGHAM, a 36 year old Telegraphist from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 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.

19621 Sapper Alexander Archibald McPHIE, a 21 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 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.

 

19623 Sapper John Charles NELSON, a 21 year old Engineer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

19614 Sapper Percy Lake SMITH, a 35 year old Telegraphist from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 February 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, 28 January 1919.

 

19624 Sapper Victor George Alfred THORPE, an 18 year old GPO manager from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 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, 26 July 1919.

19616 Sapper Robert Colin TINKER, a 20 year old Operator from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 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, 13 March 1919.

 

Previous:  4th Reinforcement

Next: 6th 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:

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:25 PM EADT

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1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

SS Canberra

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 6th 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

19960 Sapper Harold Bede BIBLE, an 18 year old Telephonist from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 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, 29 April 1919.

 

19963 Sapper Henry Lancelot DANN, an 18 year old Postal worker from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 March 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, 16 March 1919.

19962 Sapper Raymond Andrew Albert DAVENPORT, a 21 year old Postal worker from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 May 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, 16 March 1919.

 

19964 Sapper Francis Frederick GUISE, an 18 year old Biographer from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

19966 Sapper Walter Alexander HARDING, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 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, 26 July 1919.

19965 Sapper George Edward HUGHES, an 18 year old Telegraphist from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

19973 Sapper Hugh Neal McSWEENEY, a 21 year old Customs from Largs Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 February 1917. 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, 29 April 1919.

19968 Sapper William Llewellyn MORGAN, an 18 year old Wireless operator from Kogarah, 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 4th Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

19969 Sapper William ROBERTSON, a 25 year old Mechanic from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 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, 17 July 1919.

 

19970 Sapper John SMITH, a 23 year old Postal worker from Carcoar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 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, 28 January 1919.

 

19971 Sapper Edgar TATTERSALL, a 28 year old Clerk from Kingswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1916. 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, 28 June 1919.

 

19961 Sapper Douglas George YOUNG, an 18 year old Wireless Student from Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 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, 17 July 1919.

 

Previous:  5th Reinforcement

Next: 7th 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:

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:23 PM EADT

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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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

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.

 

Previous:  6th Reinforcement

Next: 8th 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:

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:22 PM EADT

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1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 8th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 19 December 1917.

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

 

20835 Sapper Dudley Playford ADAMSON, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Mt Pleasant, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 August 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.

 

20823 Sapper Clive COLLINS, a 26 year old Engine driver from Exeter, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 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.

 

20826 Sapper Patrick Joseph KIELY, a 21 year old Postal worker from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 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, 28 June 1919.

 

20837 Sapper Lawrence Sydney McCONNOLL, a 22 year old Postal worker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915. 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, 5 March 1919.

20828 Sapper James McCRACKEN, a 22 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 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, 9 July 1919.

20827 Sapper Donald Mylan McDONALD, a 21 year old Traveller from Catti via Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

20829 Sapper James O'GRADY, a 19 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 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, 28 January 1919.

 

20834 Sapper Herbert PACINI, a 26 year old Clerk from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 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, 2 August 1919.

 

20830 Sapper Herbert Edward RUSK, a 26 year old Clerk from Port Wakefield, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Brigade Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

20831 Sapper Leslie Emanuel SOLOMONS, a 22 year old Tobacconist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 September 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

20832 Sapper Alfred STORES, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 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, 15 May 1919.

 

20833 Sapper Reuben Edward TAYLOR, a 20 year old Electricial mechanic from Oatley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 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, 12 April 1919.

 

Previous:  7th Reinforcement

Next: 9th 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:

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:20 PM EADT

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