9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 32nd Reinforcement

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 32nd 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

 

3589 Private David Stanford ADAMSON, a 19 year old Farrier from Medindie, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3588 Private Horace George ANNELLS, a 28 year old Salesman from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3587 Private John ARTHUR, a 38 year old Miner from Waverley Ridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

 

3590 Private Arthur Charles BENNETT, a 26 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3594 Private Edward Waldimar BLAD, a 32 year old Labourer from Swedish Consul Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3591 Private Wilfred Lawson Thomas BOLITHO, a 37 year old Chief Cook from Fullarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3592 Private Ernest BONE, a 36 year old Jockey from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 August 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

3593 Private Daniel BRAILEY, a 19 year old Farrier from Lower Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3595 Private James Erskine CALDER, a 25 year old Motorman from Deloraine, Tasmania. He enlisted on 27 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3596 Private Harold Joseph COCK, a 22 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3586 Private William DAVIDSON aka William Drummond SWANSON, a 34 year old Stockman from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.

 

3597 Private Robert Lewis FREEBAIRN, an 18 year old Clerk from Narridy, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3598 Private Arthur David GOODLIFFE, a 23 year old Labourer from Southwark, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3599 Private Alexander Aitcheson HEASLIP, a 27 year old Farmer from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3600 Private Garnet Melville HEASLIP, a 29 year old Farmer from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

3603 Private Charles John Robert HISCOCK, a 25 year old Dairy farmer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3602 Private William Cecil HODSHON, an 18 year old Station hand from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3620 Sergeant Charles Ernest HOUSTON, a 35 year old Soldier from Westbourne Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

3604 Private Frederick Arthur JACKA, a 33 year old Clerk from Wayville, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

 

3605 Private William Archibald LANGFORD, a 25 year old Farmer Jockey from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3606 Private Francis John Philip LUNDIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3608 Private Mans Augustus Anderson Back MOLLER, a 39 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3610 Private Roy Tennyson PATCHING, an 18 year old Cabinetmaker from Black Forest, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3611 Private Albert Gordon ROBINSON, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3613 Private John SCRIVEN, a 33 year old Farmer from Morchard, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3619 Private William John SIMPSEN, a 36 year old Driver from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3615 Private Henry SINGSTOCK, a 35 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3612 Private Leo Daniel SLATTERY, an 18 year old Stable boy from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3614 Private Allan Garfield SMART, a 23 year old Farmer from Redhill, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3561 Acting Corporal Thomas William Noel TRELOAR, a 21 year old Drover from Mulka Store, Hergott Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3616 Private Percy Gordon TREWARTHUR, a 29 year old Labourer from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3617 Private George Arnold James WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Farmer from Alawoona, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3618 Private Stanley Mathews WREFORD, a 28 year old Bank officer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

Previous: 31st Reinforcement

Next: 33rd 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:

9th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Monday, 22 February 2010 4:00 PM EAST

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1st LHB, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A54 Runic 12 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

 

173 Driver Edward BRUSHE, a 19 year old Butcher from Dinmore, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1915.

 

172 Driver George McINTOSH, a 38 year old Labourer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

174 Driver Cedric SAXELBY, a 34 year old Bushman from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

178 Driver Harry WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Cook from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 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 Brigade

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1919

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Updated: Friday, 26 February 2010 3:06 PM EAST

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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 33rd Reinforcement

SS Port Darwin

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 33rd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Port Darwin 30 April 1918.

The SS Port Darwin was built in 1918 and weighed 8,179 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Port Darwin was scrapped in 1948.

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

 

3650 Private James William Kenneth ANDREWS, a 20 year old Farmer from Snowtown, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

3649 Private William Alfred ASLIN, a 40 year old Grazier from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

 

3651 Private Alexander Charles BADENOCH, a 26 year old Farmer from Bridgewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

3652 Private Thomas BASSETT, a 33 year old Cook from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

3654 Private Reginald Allen CAUST, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Summerton, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3657 Private Reginald Stanley CHRISTIE, a 26 year old Farmer from Morphett Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 October 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 December 1918.

3656 Private Sidney Carlyle CHUBB, a 30 year old Farrier from Chicago, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3655 Private Alfred Clarendon COOK, a 27 year old Carpenter from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3653 Private James Alfred CREASER, an 18 year old Grocer from Bordertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

3658 Private Percy EARL, a 20 year old Farmhand from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

3659 Private Manuel FRANKS, a 39 year old Labourer from Yatala, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3661 Private John Joseph GREEN, a 25 year old Labourer from Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3660 Private Raymond Frank GUM, a 23 year old Farmer from Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3662 Private Maynard Joseph KAMPROD, an 18 year old Farmhand from Medindie, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3675 Private Francis Dominick KINNEAR, a 19 year old Driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

2607 Private Martin Albert LUCK, a 31 year old Tailor from Peterborough, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

3664 Private Tom Sutcliffe MALLINSON, a 39 year old Cook from Frewville, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3609 Private Malcolm Lindsay McGILP, a 25 year old Pastoralist from Leigh Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3667 Private John Joseph McINERNEY, a 37 year old Bushman from Peterborough, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

3666 Private Colin Campbell McPHERSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Compton Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 November 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3647 Acting Corporal Malcolm George Douglas MURRAY, a 30 year old Farmer from Magill, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1918.

 

3676 Private Eric Philip ROBERTS, a 21 year old Carpenter from Peterborough, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

3670 Private Geoffrey SAMUEL, a 19 year old Student from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

3668 Private Harry Tiver SARA, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3646 Acting Sergeant Raymond Ellsmore STEWART, a 26 year old Law Clerk from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3671 Private Albert Edward SUTTON, a 36 year old Labourer from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3741 Private Alfred James SUTTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Yacka, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1918; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

3669 Private James Henry Thomas SUTTON, a 21 year old Labourer from Lower Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3674 Private Walter Donovan TEARE, a 25 year old Teacher from Morphett Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3672 Private Frank Richard UPHILL, a 44 year old Farmer from Kongorong via Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 July 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 October 1918.

 

3673 Private Cecil Roy Winwood VERNER, a 25 year old Farmer from Two Wells, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3677 Private Ernest Edward WHITROD, a 22 year old Driver from Vermont, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3678 Private Francis Edgar Allan WILLCOCKS, a 22 year old Hairdresser from Peterborough, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

Previous: 32nd Reinforcement

Next: 34th 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:

9th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Monday, 22 February 2010 3:59 PM EAST

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1st LHB, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A54 Runic 12 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

 

5497 Driver William Bennett ARTHUR, a 27 year old Butcher from Welshpool, Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1915.

 

176 Driver William JOHNSON, a 35 year old Baker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

 

175 Driver William REW, a 22 year old Butcher from North Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 December 1919.

 

171 Driver Frederick John THORPE, a 30 year old Teacher from Nanango, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

177 Driver Edward TODD, a 22 year old Labourer from Tweed River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 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 Brigade

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1919

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Updated: Friday, 26 February 2010 3:04 PM EAST

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1st LHB, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from  Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A15 Star Of England 8 April 1915.

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

 

181 Driver George Arthur AYRE, an 18 year old Clerk from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

182 Driver William Henry ELSBURY, a 25 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

183 Driver Alexander Harrison MABBUTT, a 21 year old Jeweller from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

184 Driver Bernard Francis McCABE, a 23 year old Painter from Cleveland, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 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 Brigade

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1919

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Updated: Friday, 26 February 2010 3:02 PM EAST

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