Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

Citation: 1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcement

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Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 7:53 PM EAST

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Monday, 25 July 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement

HMAT A38 Ulysses

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 11th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 27 October 1915.

The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 August 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

1677 Sapper Johan Leonard REHNSTROM, a 23 year old Tailor from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 March 1919.

1676 Sapper Sydney Henderson TREYVAUD, a 22 year old Clerk from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

Previous: 10th Reinforcement

Next: 12th 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement

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Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 7:51 PM EAST

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Sunday, 24 July 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement

HMAT A62 Wandilla

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 12th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 9 November 1915.

The HMAT A62 Wandilla weighed 7,785 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and during her service by mainly Australian crews. The Wandilla was leased by the Commonwealth until 24 January 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

1792 Sapper Arthur Lawrence SULLIVAN, a 24 year old Clerk from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1791 Sapper Herbert Charles VANNER, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

Previous: 11th Reinforcement

Next: 13th 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement

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Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 7:49 PM EAST

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Saturday, 23 July 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

HMAT A19 Afric

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A19 Afric 5 January 1916.

The HMAT A19 Afric weighed 11,999 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London. The Afric was torpedoed and sunk in the English Chanel, 12 February 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

5242 Sapper George Fenton CHATFIELD, a 22 year old Farmer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

5249 Sapper Thomas James GREENE, a 26 year old Rail worker from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

5241 Sapper Arthur Ernest HAMILTON, a 25 year old Clerk from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

5245 Sapper George Manson HAMILTON, a 22 year old Wool storeman from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

5247 Sapper Leslie Thomas KNIGHT, a 21 year old Porter from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

5246 Sapper Arthur John PICKEN, a 25 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

5244 Sapper James Drury RISBRIDGER, a 23 year old Seaman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

Previous: 12th Reinforcement

Next: 14th 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

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Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 7:44 PM EAST

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Friday, 22 July 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

HMAT A32 Themistocles

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A32 Themistocles 28 January 1916.

The HMAT A32 Themistocles weighed 11,231 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 20 October 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

5817 Sapper Wilfred James BUNKER, a 24 year old Farm hand from Rhodenvale, Crowlands, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

5816 Sapper William Henry James CONNELL, an 18 year old Clerk from Lake Boga, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

5821 Sapper John Ligate DOWNIE, a 19 year old Labourer from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

5820 Sapper Leslie FERRIER, a 25 year old Boot clicker from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

5822 Sapper John FREELAND, a 22 year old Carpenter from Blackburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

5823 Sapper Leslie Donald McRAE, a 19 year old Clerk from Jung, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

5818 Sapper Thomas William MOWER, a 19 year old Clerk from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.

5819 Sapper William Leonard WINTER, a 24 year old Mining driller from Balwyn, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

Previous: 13th Reinforcement

Next: 15th 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: 1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 7:42 PM EAST