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Saturday, 6 August 2005

10th LHR, AIF, Roll of Honour, John James Cruite
Topic: AIF - 3B - 10 LHR

10th LHR, AIF

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Roll of Honour

John James Cruite

John James Cruite's name on the Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial

John James Cruite

Regimental number	105
Place of birth	Abbeyleix, Ireland
Place of birth	Abbeyleix, Queen's Co, Ireland
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Storeman
Address	123 Goderick Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital status	Married
Age at embarkation	34
Height	5' 9.25"
Weight	184 lbs
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Marjorie Cruite, 165 LakeStreet, Perth, Western Australia
Previous military service	Served for 5 years 236 days in the 17th Lancers, British Army.; enlisted 5 October 1914 - Sgt; taken on strength 10 Light Horse Regiment 21 Decemebr 1914.
Enlistment date	5 October 1914
Place of enlistment	Guildford, Western Australia
Rank on enlistment	Sergeant
Unit name	10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number	10/15/1
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 8 February 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Fate	Died of disease 6 August 1915
Age at death	35
Place of burial	Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery (Row A, Grave No 3042)
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial	7
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Fremantle, 8 February 1915. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 May 1915. Admitted to Hospital Ship, Gallipoli Peninsula, 26 July 1915 (influenza); transferred to General Hospital, Gibraltar, 6 August 1915. Died of Enteric, Gibraltar, 6 August 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	NAA: B2455, CRUITE John James
War Grave Register notes	CRUITE, Serjt. J. J. 10th Australian Light Horse. 6th Aug., 1915. A. 3042.
Source	AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army

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All information sourced from the Australian War Memorial, ADFA Project, National Australian Archives and the Australian Light Horse Studies Centre.

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10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1919

Citation: 10th LHR, AIF, Roll of Honour, John James Cruite

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Updated: Saturday, 17 April 2010 3:25 PM EADT

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Friday, 5 August 2005

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

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

HMAT A30 Borda

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A30 Borda 22 December 1914.

The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 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 10 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

47 Sapper Melville Stuart OPIE, a 26 year old Chemist from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

49 Sapper Walter Frederick WATKINS, a 19 year old Mechanical Engineer from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

48 Sapper Arthur William WHEILDON, an 18 year old Rail porter from Won Wron, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

52 Sapper Frederick Arthur WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Clerk from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 August 1919.

Previous: Headquarters Section

Next: 2nd 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 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF

1st Light Horse Signals Troop, 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 Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 8:23 PM EAST

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Thursday, 4 August 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

HMAT A54 Runic

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A54 Runic 25 February 1915.

The HMAT A54 Runic weighed 12,490 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 27 November 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

53 Sapper David William LEE, a 24 year old Mechanic from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

Previous: 1st Reinforcement

Next: 3rd Reinforcement

Further Reading:

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF

1st Light Horse Signals Troop, 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 Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 8:20 PM EAST

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Wednesday, 3 August 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

HMAT A54 Runic

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A54 Runic 25 February 1915.

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

54 Sapper William Rochfort HEMMING, a 19 year old Clerk from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 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 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF

1st Light Horse Signals Troop, 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 Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 8:18 PM EAST

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Tuesday, 2 August 2005

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp

1st LH Sig Trp, AIF

1st Light Horse Signal Troop

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

HMAT A9 Shropshire

1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 20 March 1915.

The HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 8,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 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

904 Sapper Jeffrey William PLAYFOOT, a 21 year old Butcher from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

Previous: 3rd 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 Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF

1st Light Horse Signals Troop, 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 Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Sunday, 7 March 2010 8:14 PM EAST

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