1st LHMGS, AIF

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF, 1st 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

 

1 Private George White BROWN, a 32 year old Storekeeper from Wallsend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

12 Private Elijah BUNN, an 18 year old Labourer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

2 Private William Patrick CANNON, a 25 year old Farmer from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

3 Private Jack GORDON, a 25 year old Labourer from Lyrup, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

4 Private Charles Edward HOGDEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Mundooran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

5 Private George Clarence Johnston HOUSE, a 22 year old Farmer from Cundletown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

6 Private John Henry LESTER, a 26 year old Groom from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.

 

13 Private William Henry Bede NICHOLS, a 25 year old Fitter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

8 Private Alfred Bernard PEACEY, a 20 year old Grazier from Bullarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

9 Private William Andrew PEACEY, a 21 year old Grazier from Bullarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

10 Private Richard Benjamin ROSE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

11 Private David John SHAW, a 24 year old Farmer from Spring Tree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

Previous: 1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

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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:

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 3:07 PM EADT

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1st LHMGS, AIF

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln30 June 1917.

The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 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

 

29 Private Caleb George ANDREWS, a 22 year old Labourer from Beverley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

28 Private Harold Ernest ARMSTRONG, an 18 year old Shop worker from Bridgetown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

27 Private Daniel Wesley ARNOLD, a 24 year old Bank Clerk from North Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

 

30 Private Alfred Joseph COXEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

31 Private William EGAN, a 36 year old Labourer from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

32 Private George Albert Ernest HEIGHT, a 28 year old Blacksmith from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

26 Acting Lance Corporal Herman John MURPHY, a 20 year old Farmer from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

34 Private Percy Carlyle NEVILLE, a 23 year old Farmer from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

35 Private Mark O'KEEFFE, a 26 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

36 Private Frank ROBERTS, a 23 year old Drover from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

37 Private Frederick King STEARN, a 24 year old Farmhand from Highgate, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

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:

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 3:05 PM EADT

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1st LHMGS, AIF

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln 30 June 1917.

The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 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

 

51 Private Gerald BALDING, a 36 year old Carpenter from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

52 Private Lindsay James BROWNE, a 25 year old Farmer from Wedderburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

54 Private Harold Stuart CLIFTON, an 18 year old Farmer from Dardanup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

55 Private Kenneth Diehard CLIFTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Dardanup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

53 Private William Frederick CRANE, an 18 year old Labourer from Bayswater, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

 

56 Private Angus William DUKE, a 43 year old Miner from Greenbushes, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

57 Private David William GRIFFITHS, a 19 year old Farmer from Moora, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

58 Private John William HEHIR, a 24 year old Hairdresser from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

59 Private Jesse Edward KELLY, a 32 year old Mechanic from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

60 Private James KENNEDY, a 19 year old Miner from Mt Hawthorn, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

61 Private George Valentine MOORE, a 35 year old Stockman from Kanowna, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

62 Private John SHAW, a 45 year old Horse driver from Greenbushes, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 April 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:

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 3:02 PM EADT

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1st LHMGS, AIF

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 2 November 1917.

The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 23 June 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

 

76 Private William Angus Lesley ARMSTRONG, a 23 year old Farmer from Wickepin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

78 Private Nelson DRUMMOND, an 18 year old Millhand from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

87 Private Guy Percival DUNSTALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Normanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 March 1919.

 

79 Private Charles John GORDON, a 32 year old Farm Labourer from Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

80 Private Reginald Arthur HUMMERSTON, a 28 year old Clerk from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

81 Private Henry Morgan JONES, a 37 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

 

82 Private James Alexander LIETCH, a 27 year old Farmer from Corrigin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

83 Private Edward MITCHELL, a 31 year old Farmer from Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

85 Private Henry Vincent STREET, a 28 year old Motor mechanic from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

84 Private Arthur George TIDDY, a 19 year old Farmer from Dowerin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

86 Private William Leslie WARD, a 21 year old Wheelwright from Dowerin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

Previous:3rd Reinforcement 

Next: 5th 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 Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 3:01 PM EADT

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1st LHMGS, AIF

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

HMAT A55 Kyarra

1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF, 5th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 7 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

 

102 Private Darcy BUSSELL, an 18 year old Salesman from Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

103 Private Frederick Richard FOX, a 44 year old Civil servant from Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

101 Acting Lance Corporal John Joseph Henry HANNAN, a 21 year old Grocer from Midland, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

104 Private Alfred Ernest HILL, a 38 year old Farmer from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

105 Private Edward Ernest JONES, a 39 year old Hairdresser from Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

107 Private Albert Robert LODDING, a 19 year old Wool contractor from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

108 Private John McGLINN, a 19 year old Rail worker from York, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

109 Private Henry REID, a 21 year old Clerk from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 July 1919.

 

110 Private Rupert George SCARLETT, a 23 year old Farmer from Trayning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

112 Private Wilfred Thomas SCARLETT, a 21 year old Motor driver from Trayning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

111 Private William Haughton SCARLETT, a 25 year old Farmer from Trayning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 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 Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 3:00 PM EADT

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