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Friday, 1 July 2005
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn

1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

 

HMAT A41 Bakara

 

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 5th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara 4 November 1916.

The HMAT A41 Bakara weighed 5,930 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Bakara was previously a captured German vessel called Constaff. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 1 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

 

16065 Sapper Daniel CRONIN, a 35 year old Labourer from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

16071 Sapper William John GAHAN, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

16076 Sapper William Gordon GILBERT, a 27 year old Grocer from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

16315 Sapper Francis HIGGINS, a 23 year old Postal clerk from Cessnock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

16061 Sapper William James HILL, a 21 year old Postal clerk from Dundas, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

16073 Sapper Albin Eather HOMER, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

16312 Sapper Raymond Henry JOHNSON, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

 

16066 Sapper Frank William KAESEHAGEN, a 29 year old Electrician from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

16064 Sapper Thomas John MacGILLICUDDY, a 26 year old Postal clerk from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

16074 Sapper William John MARSH, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

16068 Sapper John Henry Alexander McKEAND, a 19 year old Cooper from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

16316 Sapper Arthur Charles McMAHON, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

16070 Sapper Sydney Ross NICHOLAS, a 33 year old Clerk from Meadowbank, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

 

16072 Sapper George Thomas Langley QUINE, a 23 year old Telegraph mechanic from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

16075 Sapper John William SIMPER, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

16063 Sapper Herbert Arthur George STANFORD, a 23 year old Telephone mechanic from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

16069 Sapper Cyril Henry THEOBALD, a 19 year old Clerk from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

16313 Sapper Francis Lindsay Grant TINDALE, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Broombee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

16314 Sapper William Grant TINDALE, a 23 year old Electrical fitter from Broombee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

16062 Sapper Daniel WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Carpenter from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 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:

1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Signal 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2010 7:39 PM EAST
Thursday, 30 June 2005
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn

1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

 

HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian

 

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 6th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian on 31 January 1917.

The HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian weighed 7,379 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Nitrate Producers SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 16 April 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

 

17153 Sapper Clarence Oliver ANDERS, a 25 year old Postal clerk from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

17154 Sapper Hurtle Clifford BALD, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

17155 Sapper Horace Edmund BEASLEY, a 19 year old Postal Clerk from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

17156 Sapper James Herbert COVENTRY, a 21 year old Postal clerk from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 March 1917.

 

17157 Sapper Moir Neil DOIG, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Port Wakefield, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

16579 Sapper Joseph Patrick FLANAGAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Welshpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

17152 Sapper Amos William FLAVEL, a 23 year old Postal clerk from Fowlers Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

16580 Sapper Robert GUY, a 27 year old Seaman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

17160 Sapper Ernest OTZEN, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

17151 Sapper Richard Thomas RICHARDS, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

17161 Sapper John ROWE, a 23 year old Postal clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

17158 Sapper Horace Vincent STRICKLAND, an 18 year old Telephone mechanic from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.

 

16581 Sapper John TAYLOR, a 25 year old Seaman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

16583 Sapper Clarence James WALL, a 21 year old Clerk from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

16582 Sapper John Erhart WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Electrical mechanic from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 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:

1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Signal 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2010 7:37 PM EAST
Wednesday, 29 June 2005
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn

1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

 

HMAT A42 Boorara

 

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara 10 May 1917.

The HMAT A42 Boorara weighed 5,923 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Boorara was previously a captured German vessel called Pfalz. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 24 June 1919.

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

 

16924 Sapper Howard Railton COOK, a 20 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

16925 Sapper Joseph Dickinson CREER, an 18 year old Letter carrier from Watsons Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

16926 Sapper Murray Steven GYLES, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

16927 Sapper John William PETTE, a 29 year old Telegraphist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

 

16928 Sapper Robert Roy SNELL, a 19 year old Rail porter from Natimuk, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 August 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:

1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Signal 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2010 7:35 PM EAST
Tuesday, 28 June 2005
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn

1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

 

RMS Morea

 

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 8th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Morea 17 February 1917.

The RMS Morea weighed 10,890 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 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

 

17330 Sapper John William LUCK, a 24 year old Conductor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

17331 Sapper William Alexander McLEOD, a 24 year old Telephone mechanic from Hendra, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

17333 Sapper Vernon Thomas SWANBURY, a 19 year old Postal clerk from West Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

17334 Sapper James William WILSON, a 22 year old Telephone mechanic from Whinstanes, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

17335 Sapper Robert Noble WISHART, a 20 year old Postal clerk from Angaston, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 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:

1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Signal 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2010 7:33 PM EAST
Monday, 27 June 2005
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn

1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement

 

HMAT A15 Port Sydney

 

1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 9th 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

 

17649 Driver Edward ADAMS, a 27 year old Barman from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

17643 Sapper Ernest Archibald CAMPBELL, a 28 year old Telegraphist from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

17645 Sapper David Ernest COTTER, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

17644 Driver Henry COTTER, a 24 year old Driver from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

17646 Sapper Frederick Dodkin KING, an 18 year old Telegraph messenger from Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

17650 Sapper Charles MARK, an 18 year old Postal clerk from Dapto, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

17647 Sapper Joseph McKINNON, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

17648 Sapper William Henry THOMPSON, a 29 year old Telegraphist from Oakleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 March 1919.

 

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Next: 10th 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:

1st Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Signal 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Thursday, 2 February 2012 9:05 PM EAST

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