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Saturday, 8 October 2005
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

 

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

 

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 28th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 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

 

3350 Private Stanley Roy ANGEL, a 24 year old Farmer from Whitwarta, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3351 Private Wilfred CORNELIUS, a 33 year old Farmer from Willunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

3348 Private Harold KEILY, a 25 year old Cordial maker from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3357 Private William Henry LEDGARD, a 34 year old Mill hand from South Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3360 Private Leonard MATTHEWS, a 23 year old Stockman from Eastwood, South Australia / Frewville, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

3363 Private Thomas Harold RAGLESS, a 25 year old Grazier from Carrieton, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3362 Private John Herbert RICHARDS, a 19 year old Labourer from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 April 1919.

 

3365 Private Horace Charles STACY, an 18 year old Rail Porter from Hamby Bridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

 

Previous: 28th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

Next: 29th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

 

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

 


Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Sunday, 21 February 2010 9:28 PM EAST
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

 

HMAT A17 Port Lincoln

 

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 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

 

R796 Private John GREENBANK, a 22 year old Labourer from Nelson, Lancashire, England. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3353 Private Charles Roy HOCKING, a 21 year old Driver from Bowen on Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3354 Private Frank Hartley HUGHES, a 20 year old Farmer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

288 Private Charles JOLLY, a 28 year old Farmer from Marion Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

3358 Private George LEWIS, a 29 year old Horseman from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3359 Private Melville Lancelot MARSHALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Orroroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3376 Private Walter NEWTON, a 27 year old Overseer from Tarrawangee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3375 Private Roy Leslie NIEASS, a 22 year old Farmer from Brompton, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

3361 Private Robert Henry Roy PLANE, a 22 year old Farmer from Kielpa Siding, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

3377 Private Edward Peter TAPP, a 44 year old Manager from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

3349 Acting Lance Corporal Charles John WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Farmer from Two Wells, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

 

Previous: 27th Reinforcement

Next: 28th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

 

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

 


Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Sunday, 21 February 2010 9:31 PM EAST
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Kyarra Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

 

HMAT A55 Kyarra

 

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 28th Reinforcement Kyarra Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 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

 

3352 Private George Alfred DOHNE, a 21 year old Stud groom from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 2 January 1919.

 

3294 Private Albert Ernest FRY, a 34 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

 

3356 Private Leonard John HANN, a 26 year old Labourer from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 15 March 1919.

 

3346 Sergeant Cyril Hunter MILLER, a 22 year old Soldier A&I staff from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 19 April 1919.

3347 Private Henry Lathan MITCHELL, a 26 year old Cabinetmaker from Glandore, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 22 September 1919.

 

3367 Private Maurice Edgar SAINT, a 21 year old Farmer from Saints Station, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

3309 Private John James SHIRLEY, a 22 year old Letter carrier from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

3368 Private Archibald Campbell STACEY, a 24 year old Farmer from Yankalilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

3370 Private Albert Ernest WHITMORE, an 18 year old Driver from Teatree Gully, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

3373 Private Milton Samuel WILLS, a 20 year old Farmer from Bowmans, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war , Returned to Australia 12 April 1919.

 

 

Previous: 28th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

Next: 28th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

 

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

 


Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 28th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Sunday, 21 February 2010 9:30 PM EAST
Friday, 7 October 2005
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement Kyarra Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

 

HMAT A55 Kyarra

 

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 29th Reinforcement Kyarra Group, 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

 

3439 Private Harry ALLEN, a 38 year old Horse trainer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 November 1918.

3407 Private James ANDREW, a 45 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

3409 Private Joseph BAYES, a 44 year old Carpenter from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

3410 Private Howard Paul BECKMANN, a 21 year old Farmer from Brompton, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 October 1919.

 

3412 Private Robert Stanley CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Balaklava, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.

 

3417 Private George Leslie Frazer GOLDFINCH, an 18 year old Labourer from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3416 Private John GREENFIELD, a 19 year old Station hand from South Gap Station, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3419 Private Gilbert Rowland KELLY, a 32 year old Clerk from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3420 Private Vivian Arnold LEE, an 18 year old Farmhand from Kenton Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3421 Private George Gilmour LINDNER, a 24 year old Butcher from Kilkenny, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

3423 Private George LLOYDE, a 21 year old Farmer from Yongala Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3422 Private Edgar Taunton LOVIBOND, a 43 year old Farmer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3427 Private Montgomery Scott MARTIN, a 20 year old Station Overseer / Jackeroo from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.

3425 Private Charles Samuel MOORE, an 18 year old Cleaner, South Australian Railways from Teetulpa Goldfields, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

3437 Private Frederick William QUINN, an 18 year old Stable boy from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

3429 Private Leslie Headland RUSSELL, an 18 year old Gardener from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3431 Private Albert Henry SCHWARZ, a 21 year old Labourer from Wanbi, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

3432 Private Arthur Gordon THEEL, an 18 year old Electrician from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3433 Private Sylvester David WALLIS, an 18 year old Milk Carter from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

 

Previous: 28th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

Next: 29th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

 

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

 


Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Sunday, 21 February 2010 9:26 PM EAST
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

 

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

 

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 29th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 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

 

3408 Private Harold Leslie ASH, an 18 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3411 Private John Albert BURNETT, a 19 year old Striker from Truro, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

3413 Private John Bernard DILLON, a 21 year old Farrier from Mitcham Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 October 1918.

 

3415 Private Frank Brotherton ELLARD, a 36 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

3424 Private Ernest John MAYO, an 18 year old Labourer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3428 Private Stanley Benjamin MILLOWICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Glencoe East, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3426 Private William Andrew MURPHY, a 23 year old Driver / Farrier from Brighton, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3436 Private Aza Gill PENGILLY, a 22 year old Labourer from Aldinga, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3430 Private Cedric SWAFFER, a 24 year old Traveller from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

3372 Private Linley Lloyd Leslie WARNER, a 20 year old Farmer from Bowmans, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3434 Private Fred Furness WHITEHEAD, a 27 year old Farmer from Gilberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

3435 Private George Owen YOUNG, a 23 year old Contractor from South Moolooloo Station, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

 

Previous: 29th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

Next: 30th 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

 


Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 29th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Monday, 22 February 2010 4:04 PM EAST

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