Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

Citation: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

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Sunday, 29 May 2005

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn

Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

RMS Mooltan

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Mooltan 23 December 1916.

The RMS Mooltan weighed 9,621 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. Torpedoed and sunk by UC27 on 26 July 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

17131 Sapper George Robert William ALEXANDER, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Mareeba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17113 Sapper Mervyn Roy BENHAM, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

17115 Sapper Walter Thomas BERRY, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Peak Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17101 Driver John Henry BRIER, a 28 year old Painter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17114 Sapper George Richmond BRYANT, a 24 year old Postalworker from Balranald, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17102 Driver John Robert CLARKE, a 31 year old Electrical Engineer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.

17103 Driver Arthur Lachlan COCHRAN, a 25 year old Grazier from Adaminaby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 November 1917.

17116 Sapper Lawrence Marquess COURTNEY, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 December 1917.

17117 Sapper Stuart Evans DAVIS, a 19 year old Wireless operator from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17104 Driver William Archibald DHU, a 26 year old Bank Clerk from North Sydney SNW. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

17118 Sapper Edgar Richard FARQUHARSON, a 23 year old Journalist from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17119 Sapper Owen Paschal Joseph FLANAGAN , a 28 year old Cordialmaker from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17133 Sapper George Robert GARDINER, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.

17105 Acting Corporal Harold Douglas GOSSIP, a 24 year old Telephone machanic from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17106 Driver Chrisopher Thomas Frow GOY, a 21 year old Clerk from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17107 Driver Robert James HODGKINSON, a 27 year old Engineer from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

17108 Driver William Burton LOWTHER, a 30 year old Grazier from Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17108 Driver Henry Edward LYTTON, a 26 year old Electrician from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

17121 Sapper Charles Clark McGIFFIN, a 26 year old Station master from Nyandra, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17123 Sapper James Alan McKENNY, a 23 year old Wireless operator from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17124 Sapper Louis Victor Augustus NELSON, a 20 year old Postalworker from Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17126 Sapper Francis Robert PAGE, a 27 year old Station master from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17125 Sapper Edgar Owen PRENTICE, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Taringa, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17110 Driver Daniel RENNEBERG, a 24 year old Telephone machanic from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17132 Sapper Rupert ROBERTS, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Thornleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17127 Sapper William Thomas SMALL, a 23 year old Station master from Hyde Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

17134 Sapper Wilfred Roland SMITH, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Gundagi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

17128 Sapper George Aubrey STANLEY, an 18 year old Postalworker from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

17130 Sapper Robert Ray WALLACE, a 20 year old Telegraphist Clerk from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17111 Driver William Young WARRINER, a 27 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1916.

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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:

Citation: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

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Saturday, 28 May 2005

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn

Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

RMS Kashgar

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, 8th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Kashgar 20 January 1917.

The RMS Kashgar weighed 8,840 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.

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

17166 Sapper Francis BRADBURY, a 22 year old Station master from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17175 Driver William Lawrence BROWN, a 19 year old Engineer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17167 Sapper Peter CHALMERS, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Frierland, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17176 Driver William Alexander CHAPMAN, a 37 year old Electrician from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17177 Driver William Valentine DICK, a 29 year old Surveyors chainman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

17168 Sapper Victor Thomas DOLLERY, a 29 year old Station master from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17170 Sapper Wilfred Alexander JOHNSTON, a 35 year old Clerk from Jumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

17172 Sapper David Matthew KING, a 27 year old Postalworker from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 April 1918.

17171 Sapper George Henry KING, a 21 year old Railworker from Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17179 Driver Harold Joseph Cyril MAGIN, a 20 year old Mechanic from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

17173 Sapper Robert Frederick MOORE, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 November 1918.

17174 Sapper James Joseph O'DONOHUE, a 21 year old Rail Officer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17182 Driver Frederick George PIKE, a 39 year old Motordriver from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 November 1917.

17180 Driver George PRICE, a 30 year old Saddler from Stoke on Trent UK. He enlisted on 31 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

17181 Driver Norman Noble REILLY, a 28 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Glebe Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1917.

Lieutenant Samuel James WHITE, a 29 year old Soldier from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 February 1916.

17183 Driver Patrick Joseph Thomas WILD, a 30 year old Telegraphist from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 November 1918.

Previous: 7th Reinforcement

Next: Special Reinforcement Kyarra Group

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: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

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Friday, 27 May 2005

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Port Darwin Group
Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn

Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Port Darwin Group

SS Port Darwin

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Special Reinforcement Port Darwin Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Port Darwin 14 September 1918.

The SS Port Darwin was built in 1918 and weighed 8,179 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Port Darwin was scrapped in 1948.

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

23021 Sapper Arthur Reginald BARRETT, an 18 year old Window dresser from Gosnells, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.

23022 Sapper Leslie Charles BOUSTEAD, a 23 year old Mechanic from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23023 Sapper George Arthur BRIGHT, an 18 year old Motor driver from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23025 Sapper Cyril Thomas CAMPION, a 29 year old Rail porter from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23026 Sapper George CARNEY, a 24 year old Bank Clerk from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23027 Sapper Alfred Nicholas CRAIG, a 36 year old Farmer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23024 Sapper Alfred Kenneth CUMMINS, a 20 year old Clerk from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.

23028 Sapper Harry Alexander DAVIDSON, an 18 year old Clerk from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23029 Sapper Norman John HINWOOD, a 23 year old Jeweller from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23030 Sapper John Herbert KNIGHT, a 21 year old Gutter from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

23031 Sapper Alexander Walter LOCHRIN, an 18 year old Engineers apprentice from Dora Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23036 Sapper Hector George McINTOSH, a 31 year old Saddler from Fairfield Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23037 Sapper John Norbert McLACHLAN, a 22 year old Electric fitter from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.

23038 Sapper John Joseph McMAHON, a 30 year old Blacksmith from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23032 Acting Sergeant Alfred Hugh MINCHIN, a 33 year old Fire inspector from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23035 Sapper Alexander Joseph MORRISH, an 18 year old Telegraph mechanic from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.

23034 Sapper Hector Brinson MURDOCH, an 18 year old Postal worker from Stockingbingal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.

23033 Sapper James Ernest MURRAY, an 18 year old Mail assisant from Rimmers Hill Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.

23040 Sapper Thomas James NASH, a 41 year old Blacksmith from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23039 Acting Corporal William Barton NELSON, a 41 year old Draftsman from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.

23041 Sapper Leonard Coumbe O'DANIEL, a 21 year old Grocers assistant from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 November 1919.

23042 Sapper Henry Francis RAYMOND, a 28 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 March 1919.

14257 Sergeant Sylvester John RYAN, a 35 year old Carrier from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23045 Sapper Arthur Parsonage SCARFE, a 19 year old Engineer from Mayfield North Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23043 Sapper Aubrey Erskine SMITH, a 23 year old Bank accountant from Darling Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

23044 Sapper Alexander Ernest SUMMERS, a 24 year old Clerk from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

23047 Sapper John George TIBBETT, an 18 year old Clerk from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.

23046 Sapper Frank TIPPING, a 23 year old Fitter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23048 Sapper Dawson Sydney VINDIN, a 21 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23050 Sapper William Stanley WALSH, a 23 year old Labourer from Sth Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

23049 Sapper Bryan WHITE, a 19 year old Wireless operator from Ivanhoe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 December 1919.

23051 Sapper Edward Walter WILLSHIRE, a 19 year old Saddler from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1918; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

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Next: Special Reinforcement Malta Group

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: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Port Darwin Group

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Ormonde Group
Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn

Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Ormonde Group

SS Ormonde

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Special Reinforcement Ormonde Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Ormonde 2 March 1918.

The SS Ormonde weighed 14,982 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient St Nav Co Ltd, Glasgow.

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

7675 Sergeant Cecil Frederick ALLEN, a 23 year old Clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 August 1918.

Previous: Special Reinforcement Wiltshire Group

Next: Special Reinforcement Pakeha Group

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: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Ormonde Group

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Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 3:47 PM EAST