Topic: AIF - Wireless Sqn
Wls Sig Sqn, AIF
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF
Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement
RMS Mooltan
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board RMS Mooltan 22 August 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.
Embarkation Roll
16003 Driver Harold ARMSTRONG, an 18 year old Carpenter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16012 Driver Thomas William Charles BANNISTER, a 27 year old Victuallar from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16011 Acting Corporal Thomas Henry BELL, a 29 year old Machanist from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
15981 Sapper Alexander BORLAND, a 23 year old Mechanical Engineer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
15982 Sapper Stafford Brighton BROWN, a 29 year old Telegraphist from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16031 Sapper Roy Walker BUNSTON, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16020 Sapper Angus William Wesley BURCHALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Llanelly, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16028 Driver Edwin CALDECOTT, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16001 Driver Gordon CALLINGHAM, an 18 year old Carpenter from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
16013 Driver David John Blakemore CHAPMAN, a 19 year old Bookkeeper from Diamond Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16022 Sapper Geoffrey Joseph Justin CHAPPEL, a 33 year old Clerk from Rocester, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
16021 Sapper Leslie Henry Charles CLARK, an 18 year old Postalworker from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16019 Acting Sergeant John Henry DENHAM, a 39 year old Policeman from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 December 1917.
15983 Acting Corporal George Henry EVANS, a 33 year old Accounant from Ascot, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 March 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 February 1918.
16014 Driver Jim FITZGERALD, a 25 year old Acrobat from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.
15984 Sapper Robert FORSYTH, a 39 year old Storeman from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
15998 Driver Arthur Edward GAILEY, a 21 year old Mechanic from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 January 1918.
15985 Sapper David James GARLAND, a 20 year old Uni Student from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1917.
16015 Driver John GILES, a 43 year old Farmer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 December 1917.
16000 Driver Arthur Leslie GORDON, a 20 year old Retorthand from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
15988 Sapper Frederick HARRISS, an 18 year old Electrical mechanic from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
15986 Sapper Alfred William HAYES, a 23 year old Clerk from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.
Hon/2/Lt Michael James HILLARY, a 30 year old Accountant from Sth Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 August 1916.
15987 Sapper Clifton Edward Fielder HYDE, a 20 year old Postalworker from Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
16023 Sapper Henry Herbert JONES, a 20 year old Wireless operater from Everton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
15991 Sapper Thomas Clyde LOOKE, a 21 year old Wireless operator from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
15997 Driver Fitzroy McCARTHY, a 21 year old Engineer from Sutherland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 January 1918.
15989 Sapper James Hughes McCUSKER, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Burraga via Rockley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.
16026 Sapper Norman Thomas McDONELL, a 19 year old Clerk from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
15990 Sapper Robert James MILSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16024 Sapper Albert Henry MITCHELL, a 29 year old Postalworker from Elsterwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16025 Sapper Edward Victor MORIARTY, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16016 Driver Lewis David NICHOLAS, a 39 year old Shearer from Fernbank, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 December 1917.
16017 Driver Ernest Ralph ORR, a 23 year old Builder from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
16027 Sapper Gilbert Alexander PARKER, a 19 year old Tailors cutter from Blackburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
15999 Driver Aubrey Reginald PARSONS, a 31 year old Electrical mechanic from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; but was not taken on strength and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 16 December 1916.
15992 Sapper Alexander Gordon READ, a 22 year old Postalworker from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
15996 Driver Benjamin Joseph SIMES, a 19 year old Motor Trimmer from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16018 Driver John Frank THOMSON, a 24 year old Inspector from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
16029 Sapper James Edward WALL, a 43 year old Telegraphist from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.
16002 Harold Bertram WALTER, a 19 year old Clerk from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.
16004 Driver Beresford McEwan WATSON, a 20 year old Seedsman from Douglas Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.
16005 Driver Ernest WEBB, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 September 1918.
16030 Sapper John Edward WHITELAW, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 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:
Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement
