9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 24th Reinforcement

HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 24th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale on 5 February 1917.

The HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale weighed 5121 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Cayser, Irvin and Co., Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 April 1915. The Clan Maccorquodale was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, 17 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

 

3110 Private Arthur Augustine BARNES, a 28 year old Clerk from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3111 Private Alexis Baron BOCKELBERG, a 21 year old Farmer from Streaky Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3108 Private Julius Carl BOEHM, an 18 year old Farmer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3107 Private Ernest Herbert BOWYER, an 18 year old Postal worker from Yankalilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3112 Private Jack BROWN, a 22 year old Labourer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 July 1919.

3109 Private William Wallace BROWN, a 30 year old Farmer from Coomandook, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

3113 Private William Henry CRAMP, a 32 year old Station hand from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3135 Private John EDWARDS, a 25 year old Carpenter from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3114 Private Frank Kingsly EVERETT, a 19 year old Farmer from Roseworthy, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

3115 Private Harold Charles FRY, a 23 year old Labourer from Macclesfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3116 Private Conrad Condt HEIR, a 20 year old Gardener from Hope Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3136 Private Sydney Arnold HOOPER, a 21 year old Painter from New Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3118 Private Arthur John JAMES, a 22 year old Horse driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1917.

3138 Acting Corporal Basil Clarence JARVIS, a 19 year old Farmer from Inman Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

3117 Private Gordon John JOBLING, an 18 year old Labourer from Davington, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3119 Private Sydney Roy KOHLER, an 18 year old Labourer from Blumberg, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3120 Private Albert Edward LAMBERT, a 43 year old Engineer from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

3121 Private Clarence William MATTERS, a 21 year old Farmer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3123 Private Arthur Syrett MAYNE, a 28 year old Storekeeper from Campbelltown, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3125 Private Archibald London McCLEMENT, a 23 year old Driver from Upper Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3124 Private Leslie McGREGOR, a 22 year old Driver from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3122 Private Walter Carl MILDE, a 22 year old Labourer from Pt Pass, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

 

3127 Private Peter Anderson PETERSEN, a 24 year old Sailor from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

3137 Private Charles Elve PRESCOTT, a 36 year old Grazier from Kaniva, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

2479 Acting Sergeant Sydney John Howard RANFORD, a 25 year old Drover from Lockleys, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3128 Private Robert Ernest ROBSON, a 42 year old Draper from Port Pirie West, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 December 1919.

3129 Private John Ross ROLLAND, a 32 year old Labourer from Mt Pleasant, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3133 Private James SHAW, a 25 year old Labourer from Streaky Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1916; but was disembarked at Fremantle will illness and subsequently Discharged in Australia, 15 August 1917.

3131 Private Walter George SMITH, a 24 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1916; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 June 1917.

3078 Private Francis Michael SNELL, a 21 year old Clerk SAR from Murray Bridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3132 Private Harold Burns STEPHENSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Highbury East, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

3130 Private William Charles Leslie STRANGE, a 22 year old Jockey from Nairne, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3134 Private Theodore WOHLING, a 23 year old Shearer from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

Previous: 23rd Reinforcement

Next: 25th 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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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 25th Reinforcement

RMS Karmala

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 25th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board RMS Karmala 8 February 1917.

The RMS Karmala weighed 8,947 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.

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

 

R40 Private John BENNETTS, a 22 year old Station hand from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3168 Private Charles Kemp BRAND, a 28 year old Fruit grower from Berri, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3167 Private Harold Lindsay BROOKSBY, a 21 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3169 Private John Patrick CANNY, a 28 year old Farmer from Cradock, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3170 Private Thomas Joseph CANNY, a 21 year old Farmer from Cradock, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3171 Private John Robert CLARK, a 30 year old Agent from Hallett, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

3192 Private John CLARKE, a 37 year old Labourer from Swan Reach, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 April 1919.

3191 Private Leonard Sydney CORNFORD, a 25 year old Labourer from Balaklava, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

3174 Private Otto Benjamin GEHLING, a 24 year old Station hand from Pt Pass, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3172 Private William Charles GREGOR, a 24 year old Saddler from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3173 Private Royston Clarence GREGORY, a 25 year old Miner from Dulwich, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

 

3176 Private Leslie HARDING, a 21 year old Labourer from Berri, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3175 Private Eric Llewellyn HUTCHINS, a 30 year old Cook from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 April 1919.

 

3177 Private Felix Andrew KEATLEY, a 30 year old Overseer from Black Rock, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3178 Private Rupert Percy LEWIS, an 18 year old Farmer from Karoonda, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.

3166 Acting Sergeant Robert Stewart LOVE, a 21 year old Teacher from Watervale, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3181 Private Gordon Roy MacLEAN, an 18 year old Farmhand from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3179 Private Arthur Stark MARSHALL, a 44 year old Labourer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

3180 Private Cyril Vincent McAULEY, a 21 year old Driver from Koppio, Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3193 Private Donald Vincent McGINLEY, a 29 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

R583 Private Allan Ross MILLER, a 27 year old Fitter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

757 Private Leo Patrick MOY, a 26 year old Grocer from Oaklands, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

1425 Private Harold Spencer NEVILLE, a 21 year old Tailor from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3182 Private Sydney Arthur PINCHES, a 27 year old Labourer from Kingston, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3183 Private Clifton Harold PUDNEY, a 33 year old Farmer from Mercunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3187 Private Nathaniel Howes REESE, a 36 year old Pastoralist from Minnie Downs Stn, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3184 Private William Maurice RICH, a 23 year old Mason from Mt Pleasant, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3185 Private Alfred Hugo RUEDIGER, a 25 year old Station hand from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3186 Private William Thomas RYAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Robe, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3188 Private Leslie Gordon SLEE, a 27 year old Traveller from Lower Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3194 Private Edwin STANWAY, a 24 year old Farmer from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3189 Private Robert THOMAS, a 25 year old Stockman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1462 Private Neil Gladstone TUCKER, an 18 year old Farmer from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

Previous: 24th Reinforcement

Next: 26th Reinforcement Morea Group Adelaide

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: Sunday, 21 February 2010 9:37 PM EAST

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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 26th Reinforcement Morea Group Adelaide

RMS Morea

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 26th Reinforcement Morea Group Adelaide, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board RMS Morea on 22 February 1917.

The RMS Morea weighed 10,890 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.  

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

 

3231 Private William Livingstone COE, a 22 year old Electrician from Croydon, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

3226 Private Thomas Leyworthy EVANS, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Mercunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3227 Private William GALLAGHER, a 26 year old Riveter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 October 1918.

 

3228 Private Richard MURPHY, an 18 year old Labourer from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3230 Private George Gaynor PLUNKETT, a 27 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

3232 Private Leo Andrew RYAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Mintaro, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3140 Private Leslie SHEPHARD, a 26 year old Buckjumper from Halidon, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 August 1919.

 

3139 Private Robert TUHERA, a 22 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 September 1918.

 

Previous: 25th Reinforcement

Next: 26th Reinforcement Morea Group Perth

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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1st LHB, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade

Embarkation Roll, Brigade Headquarters Section

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIF, Brigade Headquarters Section, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A3 Orvieto 21 October 1914.

HMAT A3 Orvieto weighed 12,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Orient SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 29 December 1914. It formed part of the first convoy of the AIF to the Egypt. The Orvieto became well known for its work during this convoy as it transported the prisoners captured from the beached German raider Emden. The German prisoners were take to Egypt by the Orvieto for imprisonment.

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

 

Lieutenant, Automobile Corps Edward Norman BELCHER, a 35 year old Auctioneer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1916.

Lieutenant, Automobile Corps John BELL, a 29 year old Grazier from Shelford, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1914; and subsequently was Died of Wounds, 27 December 1917.

24 Private Leslie Allan BOWLER, a 22 year old Motor mechanic from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 May 1918.

 

25 Private George Edward CHANTER, a 26 year old Motor mechanic from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

Colonel Harry George CHAUVEL, a 49 year old Soldier / A&I staff from joined in Egypt Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

9 Private Cyril William Lane COUSINS, a 27 year old Gripman from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

18 Private John Joseph CROWLEY, a 26 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

23 Private Douglas Albert Lawson CUTLER, a 20 year old Motor mechanic from “Meersbrook”, Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

 

15 Private Ellis Osborne DAVIES, a 23 year old Traveller from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

21 Private Lewis Francis DESAILLEY, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Lindenow South via Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

13 Private Cyril Lester Gordon DOWNE, a 20 year old Carpenter from Devon, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 3 March 1919.

 

Captain, Supply Officer Walter Percy A. FARR, a 25 year old Soldier / A&I staff from Victoria Barracks Melbourne. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 31 March 1919.

Temporary Colonel John Keatley FORSYTH, a 47 year old Soldier / A&I staff from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.

 

20 Private Frederick William GARDINER, a 32 year old Case maker from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.

5 Private John Caleb GARDNER, a 19 year old Labourer from Beech Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

6 Private John Stephen GARRETT, a 25 year old Gripman from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 July 1915.

Reverend Captain George GREEN, a 33 year old Clergyman from Emerald and Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 May 1919.

12 Corporal William Edward GREEN, a 24 year old Clerk from Marong, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

1 Staff Sergeant Frederick HANCOCK, a 24 year old Soldier from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Repatriated as a POW, 28 November 1918.

26 Driver Reginald Clarke HARROLD, a 36 year old Farmer from Iona Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

4 Private Hughie HEFFER, a 25 year old Farmer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

Captain Jacob Edward HINDHAUGH, a 33 year old Gentleman from Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 October 1918.

10 Private Denny HOSKINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

19 Private Ernest Frederick HUGGINS, a 19 year old Coach smith from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.

 

7 Private Ralph Hamilton LANE, a 25 year old Grazier from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

8 Private Ernest Alfred LAWRENCE, a 27 year old Traveller from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

Lieutenant Albert Stanley LEAHY, a 33 year old Cashier from Victoria Barracks Sydney. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 September 1918.

27 Private Frederick Charles LIARDET, a 35 year old Cook from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 April 1916.

14 Private Percy LUKEY, a 26 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

22 Private John Charles McGUIRE, a 21 year old Groom from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1918.

Reverend Captain Ernest Northcroft MERRINGTON, a 38 year old Clergyman from St Andrews church, Queensland East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

Lieutenant Archibald Stuart MURRAY, a 23 year old Gentleman from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 March 1915.

 

16 Private Maurice O'SULLIVAN, a 33 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1915.

 

Reverend Captain Alfred Charles PLANE, a 51 year old Clergyman from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.

 

28 Private Arthur RHODES, a 19 year old Stock rider from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.

11 Private William Thomas ROBERTSON, a 31 year old Policeman from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

3 Private George James SMITH, a 19 year old Tally Clerk from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

 

17 Private George WALKER, a 22 year old Groom from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

2 Sergeant Vernon WARE, a 34 year old Musician from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 April 1916.

Major, Brigade Major Ernest Morgan WILLIAMS, a 30 year old Soldier/ A&I staff from Victoria Barracks Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.

 

Previous: 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade

Next: 5th Company Army Service Corps

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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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 26th Reinforcement Morea Group Perth

RMS Morea

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 26th Reinforcement Morea Group Perth, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board RMS Morea on 26 February 1917.

The RMS Morea weighed 10,890 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.  

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

 

3253 Private Raymond John ARMSTRONG, a 21 year old Farmer from Rockingham, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

3254 Private Sidney Arthur aka Thomas BEISLEY, a 23 year old Farmer from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

3255 Private James Lowry BODKIN, a 32 year old Farmer from Merilup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.

3256 Private William Geoffrey BROWN, a 29 year old Farrier from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3257 Private Arthur Sydney Clarence CHATLEY, a 32 year old Farmer from Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

3258 Private William George COLE, a 25 year old Miner from Mt Keith, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3259 Private John William CROASDALE, a 40 year old Car Proprietor from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

3261 Private George Arthur DEBNAM, a 50 year old Painter from West Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

3260 Private William Ewen DUGDALE, a 25 year old Farmer from Nungarin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

3262 Private George Edwin EVERETT, a 19 year old Farmhand from Tammin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

3274 Private James Henry EVERETT, an 18 year old Farmhand from Yorkrakine, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

R272 Private James Maxwell FERGUSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Moora, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 March 1919.

 

3267 Private Arthur William Howard GLIDDON, a 36 year old Accountant from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

3265 Private George GREEN, a 30 year old Labourer from Boulder, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

3266 Private Hans Christian HANSEN, a 28 year old Horse breaker from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

3263 Private John Henry HART, a 32 year old Farmer from Serpentine, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

3268 Private William Herbert Gerald LINDRIDGE, a 33 year old Labourer from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3269 Private Milson John Herbert PORTER, a 22 year old Body maker from South Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3271 Private Albert Edwin SMITH, a 20 year old Machinist from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

3270 Private John Joseph SMITH, a 30 year old Farmer from Wedgecarrup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

R162 Private David Norman SPARKS, a 28 year old Farmer from Upper Swan, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

3272 Private William Victor WEABER, a 35 year old Farmer from Kojonup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 June 1918.

3273 Private Bruce Harold WHITE, a 23 year old Labourer from North Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

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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:

9th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Sunday, 21 February 2010 9:34 PM EAST

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