9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement Morea Group

RMS Morea

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcement Morea Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board RMS Morea 26 August 1915.

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

 

1096 Private Guy BARRITT, a 23 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.

1097 Private Frederick Charles BENNIER, a 24 year old Labourer from Pt Broughton, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1098 Private Leslie Harry CAREY, a 19 year old Labourer from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 1 May 1917.

1099 Private Frederick Arthur CLEGG, a 32 year old Sailor from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1100 Private Charles William COLLINS, a 25 year old Mechanic from Wanbi, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 November 1915.

2201 Kings/Sgt William Henry CONNELLEN, a 37 year old Farrier / Policeman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.

 

1029 Private George Wilfred DIBBEN, a 29 year old Farmer from Chandos, Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

1101 Private Wilfred Ernest ELLIS, a 25 year old Carpenter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

 

1102 Private Frank Harris FROST, an 18 year old Farmer from Two Wells, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1103 Private Lawrence GARRITTY, a 23 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1104 Private Alfred William GILMORE, a 20 year old Dairyman from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 November 1917.

1105 Private Ernest John GODWIN, a 22 year old Shop worker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1053 Private John Bruce GREEN, a 25 year old Labourer from Leasingham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

 

1136 Private Clarence Louis HAINS, a 20 year old Clerk from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1106 Private William HAINS, a 24 year old Engine Driver from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

 

1107 Private Benjamin HILL, a 33 year old Labourer from Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1108 Private Ronald George HOGG, a 20 year old Timberman- Miner from Railway Town, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1109 Private Albert Robert Ernest HOLDING, a 41 year old Miner from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

 

1110 Private Alfred Henry JONAS, a 31 year old Driver from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1134 Private Ernest KEARNS, a 29 year old Drover from Ninnes, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1113 Private Clement Morton KEMP, a 21 year old Traveller from Wayville, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

1114 Private James KERR, a 30 year old Groom from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1133 Private Robert KLEESH, a 32 year old Cook from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

 

1115 Private Thomas LITSTER, a 36 year old Labourer from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.

 

1131 Private John Frederick William McDONALD, a 36 year old Quarryman from Magill, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 April 1918.

 

1117 Private Joseph Ralph PADDICK, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1116 Private Edward PARKER, a 19 year old Labourer from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1118 Private Gillard John PRETTEJOHN, a 21 year old Carpenter from Lockleys, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1119 Private Walter Henry PRETTEJOHN, an 18 year old Carrier from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1139 Private Thomas Nathaniel RICKABY, a 39 year old Grazier from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.

1120 Private Alexander ROBINSON, a 43 year old Horse breaker from Yalcawina Station, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 August 1918.

1122 Private Arnold RUMBALL, a 31 year old Traveller from New Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1132 Private Charles SEDDON, a 33 year old Telegraphist from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1123 Private Ernest Arthur SMITH, a 19 year old Plumber from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1091 Private Roy SPEECHLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 October 1919.

Lieutenant Frederick William STANTON, a 31 year old Station Overseer from Tongala, Victoria Kyabram, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

 

1130 Private Murray Gleeson TAYLOR, a 21 year old Station hand from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 27 January 1917.

588 Private Percy Edwin THOMAS, a 19 year old Boilermaker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919. 

1124 Private Edgar Clifford TREE, a 24 year old Stockman from Black Forest, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1135 Private Ernest Edward WEAVER, a 21 year old Painter from Hallett, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.

1127 Private Percy Albert WYLDE, a 21 year old Labourer from Spalding, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

Previous: 8th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

Next: 9th Reinforcement Star Of England 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

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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement Kyarra Group

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcement Kyarra Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 20 August 1915.

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

 

1085 Private Thomas Scott BERWICK, a 27 year old Butcher from Mornington, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1071 Private William BROWNEY, a 27 year old Labourer from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 July 1917.

 

1081 Private William John GILLETT, a 38 year old Bricklayer from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; enlisted in the 13th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement, stowed away on the Kyarra and enrolled in 9th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement but at Fremantle he Deserted, 26 August 1915.

1088 Private William Ira GRENFELL, a 27 year old Battery Feeder from Long Gully, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

1074 Private George JONES, an 18 year old Motor Mechanic from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

 

1082 Private William KENNEDY, a 40 year old Labourer from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 March 1917.

 

1083 Private James Marquis LEWIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Wallan, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

 

1090 Private Alexander McLELLAN, a 35 year old Commission Agent from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1077 Private Leslie John McLEOD, an 18 year old Clerk from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 August 1915.

1076 Private Bernard Viner McNULTY, a 19 year old Labourer from South Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.

 

1086 Private Leslie Alfred PASSMORE, a 23 year old Labourer from Tocumwal, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1084 Private Herbert Anderson POTTER, a 26 year old Farmer from San Remo, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1087 Private John Courtney PRATT, a 37 year old Blacksmith from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

1078 Private Alexander REID, a 28 year old Slaughterman from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

1079 Private Eddil TRITHSCHLER, a 21 year old Wheelwright from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1080 Private James WHITE, a 20 year old Leather Dresser from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

 

Previous: 7th Reinforcement Marere Group

Next: 8th Reinforcement Morea 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

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Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 2:45 PM EAST

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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement Hororata Group

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcement Hororata Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A20 Hororata 27 September 1915.

The HMAT A20 Hororata weighed 9,400 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 11 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

 

Lieutenant Sydney Hamilton AYLIFFE, a 33 year old Surveyor from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1165 Private Thomas Hugh CLYNE, a 20 year old Commission Agent from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1153 Private George DOWIE, an 18 year old Farmer from Naringal, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1155 Private Robert Garnet GILL, a 24 year old Farmer from Quinton, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 August 1919.

 

1152 Private William James HAYES, a 23 year old Boilermaker from Middle Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

 

1156 Private Leslie Cuthbert JONES, a 22 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

 

1158 Private Richard LAUGHTON, a 21 year old Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1157 Private Leslie Norman LEISHMAN, a 22 year old Carpenter from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1160 Private Charles McDONALD, a 23 year old Butcher from Tatura, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1159 Private Stephen Percival McGINTY, an 18 year old Labourer from “Wattle Park”, Lake Mundi, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1918.

 

1161 Private Robert Keith RENWICK, a 31 year old Chef from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1162 Private Walter Francis RYLAND, an 18 year old Fitter from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1163 Private Isaac SALISBURY, a 22 year old Storeman from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1164 Private William James Joseph SPEERS, a 19 year old Grocer from Dederang, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1151 Private Roy THORNTON, a 19 year old Miner from N/R. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1154 Private Leo Thomas WYLD, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Lakes Entrance, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

 

Previous: 9th Reinforcement Star Of England Group

Next: 10th Reinforcement Ballarat Group Melbourne

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: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 2:42 PM EAST

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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement Star Of England Group

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcement Star Of England Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A15 Star Of England 21 September 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

 

1176 Private Victor Edward William ASH, a 27 year old Iron Moulder from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1178 Private Bevan Alfred BENNETT, an 18 year old Carpenter from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1177 Private Walter Lewis BISHOP, a 22 year old Gardener from Basket Range, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 September 1917.

1179 Private Harry Herbert BULBECK, a 23 year old Farmer from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

 

1182 Private Ewing CALDWELL, a 35 year old Farmer from Grace Plains, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1215 Private Stanley Andrew CASTLE, a 19 year old Rail porter from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1184 Private William Jesse CLARIDGE, a 22 year old Labourer from Tea Tree Gully, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1211 Private Francis David CROMBIE, a 22 year old Bushman from Gladstone, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1214 Private Michael Parnell CRONIN, a 24 year old Farmer from Yeelanna, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

1183 Private Miles Andrew CRONIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Yeelanna, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

1185 Private James Anderson DOUGHTY, an 18 year old Chauffeur from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

1187 Private John James DOUGHTY, a 23 year old Motor Mechanic from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1186 Private Thomas DOUGHTY, a 21 year old Butcher from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

 

1218 Private William Thomas FAIRLIE, an 18 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1188 Private Hugh Karl FEIDLER, a 25 year old Ex Policeman from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 July 1919.

1216 Private Norman MacPherson FLEMING, an 18 year old Electrician from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 April 1918.

 

1192 Private Walter Percival GOTTFRIED, a 22 year old Farmer from Cummins, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

1191 Private Edward Patrick GRIFFIN, a 27 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

1190 Private Thomas John GRIFFIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Hammond, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

 

1194 Private Clement George HERITAGE, a 22 year old Seaman from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 10 July 1919.

 

1196 Private John Samuel JENNINGS, a 21 year old Butcher from Hamilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1198 Private Edgar Alexander LEWIS, a 19 year old Blacksmiths striker from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.

 

1213 Private Frederick McGRATH, a 18 year old Blacksmith / Barman from Adelaide, South Australia / Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1217 Private Stanley MOUNSEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

1218A Private Harry Ernest PAUL, a 20 year old Station hand from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1209 Private Robert Pressland PAUL, a 21 year old Station hand from Tumby Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

1199 Private Percy Patrick REDDING, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Streaky Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1201 Private Harold Reece John ROE, a 25 year old Labourer from Stirling West, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1200 Private John Stanley ROLLISON, a 20 year old Motor Machinist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; but did not embark and subsequently Died of Accident, 1 April 1916.

 

1204 Private Ronald Campbell SLATER, a 20 year old Machinist from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1212 Private Eric Korff SMITH, a 23 year old Farmer from Yackandandah, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 October 1918.

1205 Private Leslie William SMITH, a 19 year old Colt Breaker from Port Pirie West, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1202 Private Hartley Donald STEELE, an 18 year old Wood Machinist from North Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1210 Private Frederick Gordon STEINWEDEL, a 21 year old Clerk from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1203 Private William STEVENS, a 19 year old Labourer from Baroota, via Port Germein, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.

 

1206 Private Roy Allen TURNER, a 26 year old Salesman from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1917.

 

1207 Private Frederick George WEBB, a 24 year old Driver from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1208 Private Arthur Ernest YOUNG, a 20 year old Stockman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.

 

Previous: 8th Reinforcement Morea Group

Next: 9th Reinforcement Hororata 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

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Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 2:43 PM EAST

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9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcement Ballarat Group Melbourne

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcement Ballarat Group Melbourne, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A70 Ballarat 9 September 1915.

The HMAT A70 Ballarat weighed 11,120 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. The Ballarat was torpedoed by a submarine in the English Channel, 25 April 1917 and sank the next day.

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

 

1232 Private Herbert Arthur AITKEN, a 19 year old Butcher from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

1233 Private John Richard BENNETT, a 19 year old Baker from North Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1234 Private Robert Leslie CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Fitter from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

1235 Private Stewart Milne FLEMING, a 19 year old Grocer from Glenlyon, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

1236 Private George William GROVES, a 25 year old Labourer from South Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

 

1237 Private John Henry HARRISON, a 19 year old Fitter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1238 Private Skice Rupert HARRISON, an 18 year old Farmer from Speed, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

1239 Private Harold JOHNSTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

 

1240 Private George KNOWLES, a 28 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

1231 Private Alfred NEIL, a 36 year old Farmer from Interlaken via Oatlands, Tasmania. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

Lieutenant Alan Dexter PALMER, a 20 year old Draper from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and subsequently Killed in action, 6 August 1916.

1241 Private Charles Arthur Leslie PRESTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1242 Private Claude RAY, a 19 year old Labourer from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

 

1243 Private Robert Otto SALAU, an 18 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1244 Private James TRIGGS, a 19 year old Farmer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1917.

 

1245 Private Claude Richard Guy VARLEY, a 21 year old Manager assistant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

 

Previous: 9th Reinforcement Hororata Group

Next: 10th Reinforcement Ballarat 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: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 3:02 PM EAST

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