Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

Citation: Australian Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Roll: A - Z

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Turkish OC of 1/33 IR diary up until his death, 30 April 1915

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Friday, 15 April 2005

Officers commanding in the 33rd Infantry Regiment
Topic: Tk - Bks - 1/33IR

The Battle of Anzac Cove

Turkish OC of 1/33 IR diary up until his death, 30 April 1915

Officers commanding the 33rd Infantry Regiment

Captain Sadik Efendi

Captain Sadik Efendi was commander of 1st Company, 1st Battalion. He was Killed in Action on Saturday 4 Ramadhaan 1333 A.H., or in Gregorian terms, 17 July 1915.

Lieutenant Colonel Ahmet Sevki Bey

Lieutenant Colonel Ahmet Sevki Bey was the commander of 33rd Infantry Regiment. He was Killed in Action on Thursday 14 Jumaada al-THaany 1333 A.H., or in Gregorian terms, 29 April 1915. His picture is below.

After Ahmet Sevki Bey was killed in action Lt. Col Rüstü Bey, the commander of 2nd Battalion, was appointed the commander of the 33rd Regiment.

Major Besim Bey was the Officer Commanding the 3rd Battalion. He was wounded during the battle of 29 April 1915.

The diary of the anonymous officer from 1st Battalion 33rd Infantry Regiment raises issues about identifying the men involved in the Regiment.

Major Faik Bey was the commander of the 1st Battalion.

Lest we forget

Acknowledgement: Information and pictures kindly supplied by Tosun Saral.

Further Reading:

The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915

1/33rd IR Roll of Honour, April 1915

The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, Turkish Roll of Honour

Citation: Officers commanding in the 33rd Infantry Regiment

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Tuesday, 5 April 2005

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - Sigs

1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

HMAT A15 Port Sydney

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney 9 May 1917.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 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

17655 Sapper William Ernest BIDMEAD, a 22 year old Mechanic from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 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.

17656 Sapper Joseph Leslie CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 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, 2 August 1919.

17657 Sapper William Henry CORDELL, a 19 year old Postal worker from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1916. 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.

17658 Sapper Leo Thomas Webster GAMBLE, a 21 year old Postal Official from Campbelltown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1916. 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 May 1919.

17660 Sapper William HAGAN, a 24 year old Rail officer from Lands Dept Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Mounted Division Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

17659 Sapper Lovell Stanislaus HOGAN, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1916. 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.

17661 Sapper William KELLY, a 21 year old Postal worker from Murrays Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 October 1916. 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, 2 August 1919.

17662 Sapper Malcolm MORROW, a 25 year old Postman from Hillgrove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1916. 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, 17 July 1919.

17663 Sapper Robert OTTREY, a 22 year old Postal worker from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1916. 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.

17667 Sapper William SCOTT, a 25 year old Soldier from Spotswood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 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.

17664 Sapper Alfred John SMITH, a 24 year old Postal worker from Marsden Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

17665 Sapper Bertram Leon SMITH, a 21 year old Draughtsman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1916. 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: Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Next: 2nd 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: 1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:31 PM EADT

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Monday, 4 April 2005

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - Sigs

1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

HMAT A15 Port Sydney

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 May 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

18325 Sapper Robert Francis DODDS, a 26 year old Postal worker from Moreland, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 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.

18326 Sapper Harold Alexander HILL, a 23 year old Postal worker from Kurri Kurri, 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 2nd Light Horse Signal Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

18327 Sapper Charles Stanley HOWITT, a 19 year old Postal worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 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 January 1919.

18328 Sapper Thomas Patrick MAHER, a 24 year old Rail officer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1916. 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, 2 August 1919.

18329 Sapper William John Boyd MORRIS, a 26 year old Rail guard from Redfern, 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 1st Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

18337 Sapper Henry O'HAGAN, a 23 year old Rail worker from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 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, 16 January 1919.

18330 Sapper Albert Edward SHORT, a 21 year old Electrician from East Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 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, 28 June 1919.

18331 Sapper Harold William STEWART, a 19 year old Operator clerk from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 June 1918.

18332 Sapper James Alexander Murchison TAIT, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

18333 Sapper William David TOMLINS, a 19 year old Clerk from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 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, 13 March 1919.

18335 Sapper Theodore Leopold Norton WHITEHALL, a 31 year old Linesman from Grange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1916. 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, 4 March 1919.

18336 Sapper Melville William Edward WRAXALL, a 24 year old X ray expert from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1916. 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, 11 July 1917.

Previous: 1st Reinforcement

Next: 3rd 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: 1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:30 PM EADT

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Sunday, 3 April 2005

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - Sigs

1 - 4 LH Sig Trp, AIF

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

HMAT A55 Kyarra

1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 3 September 1917.

The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 1918.

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

18581 Sapper Frederick ARTHURS, a 24 year old Timekeeper from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1916 ; But failed to re-embark at Melbourne and subsequently Deserted, 8 September 1917.

18582 Sapper Walter BOWDITCH, a 21 year old Operator from Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 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, 26 July 1919.

18583 Sapper Herbert Roy DAWSON, a 31 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 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, 3 July 1919.

18585 Sapper William Howard GREEN, a 19 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. 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.

18587 Sapper Ronald Gilbert Carthew JEFFERY, an 18 year old Postal worker from Zeehan, Tasmania. He enlisted on 27 September 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.

18588 Sapper Clive Harry MITCHELL, a 22 year old Farm Student from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Lines of Communication Signal Company; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

18589 Sapper Richard Stanley MOORE, a 25 year old Accountant from Petersham, 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 Lines of Communication Signal Company; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

18594 Sapper Stanley Richard Brookhouse PRESTON, a 21 year old Engineer draughtsman from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 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, 22 September 1919.

18590 Sapper Cyril Joseph RAE, an 18 year old Telegraphist from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 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.

18591 Sapper Herbert Gwynne SMITH, an 18 year old Fireman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 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, 2 August 1919.

18592 Sapper George Henry SWALLOW, a 37 year old Ostler from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 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, 3 July 1919.

18593 Sapper Frank Arthur Sutton THOMPSON, a 22 year old Postal worker from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 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, 3 July 1919.

Previous: 2nd Reinforcement

Next: 4th 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: 1 - 4 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

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Updated: Friday, 19 March 2010 10:28 PM EADT