Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

RMS Mooltan

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

 

16041 Sapper William Lawrence BREE, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Crookwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

16053 Driver Charles William BROWN, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Cavendish, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16042 Driver Maxwell Addison FLOWER, a 19 year old Carpenter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16043 Driver Arthur Orlando GALL, an 18 year old Driver from Watsons Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

16054 Driver William John GRAY, a 27 year old Jockey from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16051 S/Sgt Daniel McCARTHY, a 29 year old Instrument repairer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16055 Driver John Thomas McDOUGALL, a 26 year old Mechanic from Edenhope, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16046 Driver John William McKENDRY, a 42 year old Farmer from Hoxton Park via Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 January 1918.

16056 Driver Charles Ernest McMINN, a 40 year old Baker from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16044 Driver Leslie Joseph MULLENS, a 21 year old Labourer from Wickham via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16057 Driver Leslie John Donald PATTLE, a 25 year old Tram conductor from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.

 

16052 S/Sgt Clifford William WINTERBOTHAM, a 21 year old Instrument repairer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

16045 Driver George YOUNG, a 22 year old Farmer from Clarence River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 4:03 PM EADT

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Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

RMS Mongolia

The RMS Mongolia weighed 4,892 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the  Indian & Peninsular St. Nav Co Ltd Glasgow.  Torpedoed and sunk on 21 July 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

 

16449 Sapper Kendall Eric Hilton McLennan BATES, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16445 Sapper Charles Frederick Musgrave DIXON, a 22 year old Railworker from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

16455 Driver Jack EATON, an 18 year old Ware houseman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

16447 Sapper Thomas Digby ELLIOTT, an 18 year old Telegraphist from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16451 Sapper Edward Downton FAREY, a 22 year old Carpenter from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16452 Sapper Edward Claude GIBSON, a 20 year old Postalworker from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16442 Sapper John Charles HALDEN, a 28 year old Telegraphist from Barellan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1917.

16441 Sapper George Thomas HOLMES, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Baddale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16453 Sapper Henry Shepherd ISAACS, a 27 year old Postalworker from Curlewis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16446 Sapper James KERIN, a 21 year old Postalworker from Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16443 Sapper Alexander LENNOX, a 24 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16450 Sapper Wilfred Arthur MOSS, a 37 year old Stationmaster from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16454 Sapper George Henry SALTER, a 21 year old Postalworker from Lawson, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16448 Sapper James Richard SMITH, a 19 year old Postalworker from Bulli, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16444 Sapper Cecil Noel WOODS, a 21 year old Postalworker from Sth Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 4:01 PM EADT

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

RMS Mooltan

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.

 

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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 3:59 PM EAST

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

RMS Kashgar

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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 3:57 PM EAST

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, Special Reinforcement Ormonde Group

SS Ormonde

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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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

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