Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 31st Reinforcement

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9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

HMAT A52 Surada

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A52 Surada 6 February 1915.

The HMAT A52 Surada weighed 5,324 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1917. The Surada was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in Mediterranean, 2 November 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

702 Private Hugh George ADAMS, a 19 year old Clerk from Woodville, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

703 Private George Albert ALEXANDER, a 25 year old Station Hand from Wayville, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

574 Private Sidney Ernest ALLASON, a 43 year old Grazier from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 July 1918.

704 Private Murdock Stanley BALDWIN, a 24 year old Labourer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

533 Private William BALL, a 27 year old Mason from McDonald Town, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 September 1915.

534 Private Fredrick Horace BENNETS, a 24 year old Cook from Morphett Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

705 Private Keith Clarence BENNETT, a 20 year old Stockman from Henley Beach, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 November 1917.

575 Private Henry BLANCH, a 20 year old Labourer from Birchip, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 June 1915.

706 Private Ernest Frederick BROWN, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

707 Private Angus Robert BURLEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

708 Private Stephen Francis CALLAGHAN, a 21 year old Machinist from Day Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.

710 Private Harold Hamilton CLARK, a 28 year old Land Agent from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

711 Private Walter Hiram CRAVEN, a 19 year old Student from Noarlunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

539 Private Frederick Donald DALLY, a 29 year old Jockey from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1916.

713 Private Cecil William DAVIES, a 19 year old Plasterer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

600 Private Albert Thomas DAY, a 44 year old Surveyors Assistant from Posipoort, Warrandyte, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1915.

714 Private Frederick DAY, a 34 year old Labourer from Echunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

632 Private George Hall EGAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

716 Private Andrew Francis FLANIGAN, a 27 year old Plasterer from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

543 Private James Christopher FORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

579 Private Alphonsus Michael George GWYNNE, a 21 year old Draper from Alberton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

634 Private Charles HENDRICK, a 35 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1915.

633 Private Henry Colville HORNE, a 26 year old Groom from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.

717 Private Arthur Harry Charles JACKSON, a 35 year old Drover from Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

718 Private George Ernest JOHNSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Findon, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; but failed to re-embark at Fremantle and Deserted, 15 February 1915.

719 Private William John KNIBBS, a 20 year old Labourer from Owen, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

720 Private William KNILL, a 24 year old Labourer from Grange, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1915.

554 Private Ernest Percy LEE, a 20 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 17 August 1919.

Lieutenant Norman Maxwell MALCOLM, a 43 year old Journalist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1917.

556 Private Francis Leonard MARRON, a 23 year old Labourer Well borer from Marchard, South Australia / Millbrook, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

722 Private Ernest Charles MATHESON, a 22 year old Labourer from Eudunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1917.

580 Private Haswell Charles MAXWELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Spalford, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

604 Private Sydney John MAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Bushy Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

723 Private Duncan McDOUGALL, a 19 year old Labourer from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

724 Private Hector MELLISH, a 24 year old Farmer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

726 Private Archibald Carmichael NEWMAN, a 24 year old Farmer from Charleston, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

727 Private Harold Clive NEWMAN, a 19 year old Postal Clerk from Charleston, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

621 Private Alfred John PHILLIPS, a 27 year old Pearler from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

561 Private Lawrence POLLOCK, a 19 year old Labourer from Milang, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

728 Private Frederick Gregory PRICE, a 19 year old Student from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 May 1919.

635 Private David RETALLICK, a 23 year old Shearer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

729 Private Reginald Holman RICHARDS, a 22 year old Labourer from Coonalpyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 September 1915.

730 Private Horace Livingstone RUSSELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Maida Paringa Line, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

637 Private Conrad Lucas RUTTY, a 22 year old Fruit grower from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 September 1919.

733 Private Stanley SAMPSON, a 26 year old Carpenter from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

732 Private William SHEEDY, a 22 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 September 1919.

577 Private Tasman Roy Glendower THOMAS, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

565 Private Roy Stanley TREGLOWN, a 21 year old Teamster from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 November 1915.

567 Private John Henry WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Horticulturist from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

568 Private Francis WILLOUGHBY, a 19 year old Mechanic from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

585 Private Joseph Thomas WOODS, a 22 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

569 Private Frederick WUNDENBERG, a 35 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

584 Private Richard YATES, a 20 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 July 1917.

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Next: 2nd Reinforcement

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

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Friday, 4 November 2005

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

HMAT A26 Armadale

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A26 Armadale 12 February 1915.

The HMAT A26 Armadale weighed 6,153 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Australind SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 7 June 1917. The Armadale was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off coast of Ireland, 27 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

779 Private Charles ANDERSON, a 19 year old Fireman from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 August 1916.

601 Private John Henry Egbert Rodden ANDERSON, a 25 year old Carpenter from Rosedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

780 Private William John BENNETT, a 32 year old Miner from Nundle via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.

781 Private Aleck Edward BROCK, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Hamilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

782 Private Frederick Stanley BROCK, a 20 year old Farm Hand from Hamilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

783 Private Evan Owen BROWN, a 25 year old Farmer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

784 Private James Andrew BURROUGH, a 35 year old Engine Driver from Fullarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 December 1915.

602 Private Charles Garnet BUSHBY, a 28 year old Farmer from St Helens, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

603 Private Reuben CAIRNS, a 22 year old Farmer from Dromana, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

604A Private George Allan CANE, a 28 year old Jockey from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

785 Private Colin CROSSLEY, an 18 year old Gardener from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

607A Private Maurice CROTTY, a 25 year old Driver from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

786 Private Herman DOHNT, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Palmer, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

788 Private William Curtis DUNSTALL, a 19 year old Driver from Normanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

789 Private Hedley Vickers FLOWER, a 27 year old Fisherman from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

608 Private Joseph Raymond FORRESTER, an 18 year old Farmer from Berrys Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

609 Private Robert Henry GAMBLE, a 27 year old Butcher from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

790 Private Robert Frank GILLIES, a 19 year old Carpenter from Mundulla, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

610 Private Albert James GOURD, a 24 year old Labourer from Jeeralang, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

791 Private Edgerton Alfred HALLIDAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Tailem Bend, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

792 Private Arthur Edward HARDINGHAM, a 26 year old Bushman from “Sunnydale”, Pooncarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

814 Private William James Vivian HARRIS aka William George WARNER, a 21 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

778 Private Frank Lewis HOLTHOUSE, a 20 year old Clerk from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.

795 Private Richard KELMAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.

793 Private Allan Cameron KEMP, a 19 year old Labourer from Mundulla, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

794 Private Harry KEMP, a 19 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 October 1917.

796 Private William Gerald KEYSE, a 24 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

611 Private Vernon KIPPING, a 35 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

797 Private Harry KOMOLL, an 18 year old Farm Hand from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

798 Private John William LOWE, a 20 year old Dairyman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 30 August 1919.

799 Private James MADIGAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

800 Private Guy MARION, a 24 year old Waiter from Black Forest, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1918.

801 Private Vivian Michael MARRON, a 21 year old Well Borer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

802 Private Frank MAYFIELD, a 26 year old Labourer from Mayfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

Lieutenant Wilfred Ashton McCLOUGHRY, a 20 year old Clerk from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 30 September 1919.

803 Private John McCUBBIN, a 35 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

804 Private Brian McKENNA, an 18 year old Labourer from Peterborough, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

606A Private Gilbert William McMILLAN, a 30 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

805 Private Arthur Vincent MILES, an 18 year old Labourer from Gumeracha, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

806 Private Henry Latham MITCHELL, a 24 26 year old Cabinetmaker from Black Forest, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 November 1919.

605A Private Frederick Richard MORGAN, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 October 1918.

612 Private Robert Leslie PURVES, a 28 year old Labourer from Loch, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

807 Private Frank Adam RUSSELL, an 18 year old Plumber from Peterhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 December 1918.

808 Private Andrew SCOTT, a 19 year old Labourer from Rapid Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.

613 Private Thomas SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

809 Private Walter SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Yankalilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

810 Private Harold Edwin SNELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Tarpeena, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

811 Private Harry STUART, a 35 year old Labourer from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 December 1915.

734 Private Victor James TILLETT, a 21 year old Clerk from Highgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

812 Private Septimus TILLEY, a 35 year old Labourer from Lobethal, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 July 1915.

614 Private William TREVORROW, a 28 year old Carpenter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

813 Private Cedric Bollen Randell WRIGHT, a 24 year old Farmer from Wynarka, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

615 Private Otha Lionel YANDELL, a 24 year old Stockman from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.

Previous: 1st Reinforcement

Next: 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra 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 Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

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Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 4:29 PM EAST

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Thursday, 3 November 2005

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra Group

HMAT A47 Mashobra

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 29 January 1915.

The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 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

681 Private Francis George BROWN, a 22 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

682 Private Thomas Joseph COLLINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

689 Private John DIAMOND, a 31 year old Labourer from Sunbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

676 Private William FLANAGAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

683 Private Archibald Murdock FORSYTHE, a 21 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

687 Private James Patrick HOLOPHY, a 24 year old Labourer from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 April 1918.

685 Private William McCLUSKY, a 19 year old Labourer from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

675 Private William MORPHETT, a 33 year old Labourer from Koorlong, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 10 August 1915.

684 Private Arthur Oliver MORRELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 September 1917.

686 Private Thomas O'NEIL, a 21 year old Fireman from Cheltenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

688 Private Rupert Robert RIDGWELL, a 27 year old Labourer from Batroohon, Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

677 Private James Joseph SLATER, a 26 year old Labourer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

678 Private Robert Francis SMITH, a 28 year old Farmer from Kiata, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 December 1918.

679 Private James WILLETT, a 34 year old Driver from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

680 Private William YOULA, a 24 year old Bushman from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

Previous: 2nd Reinforcement

Next: 3rd Reinforcement Pera 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 Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra Group

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Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 4:32 PM EAST

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9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group

HMAT A4 Pera

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A4 Pera 8 February 1915.

HMAT A4 Pera weighed 7,635 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the P&O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 January 1917. The Pera was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean on 19 October 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

740 Private Charles AINSWORTH, a 29 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.

742 Private Donald Lee BEDFORD, a 19 year old Farmer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

741 Private Harold Lewis BORCHERS, a 24 year old Engineer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

776 Private Percy BROKENSHIRE, a 20 year old Butcher from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

777 Private Allen Clive CAMERON, a 21 year old Clerk from Beechworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

747 Private Thomas CAMPBELL, a 32 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Killed in Action, 8 April 1917.

744 Private Harold Francis CARLYLE, a 28 year old Drover from Malvern, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

746 Private Oliver CHAPLIN, a 41 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1915.

745 Private David Andrew CRIGHTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Lower Light, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

748 Private Charles DALEY, a 29 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

750 Private John Matthews FITCHER, a 42 year old Labourer from Barkers Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

749 Private Wilfred Frank FORD, a 20 year old Station Hand from Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.

752 Private George Edmund HAGEL, a 25 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

751 Private Charles Ernest HOUSTON, a 33 year old Farmer/ Soldier from Moorook, South Australia Westbourne Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

753 Private Harry Raymond HOWARD, a 21 year old Labourer from Langhorne’s Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

754 Private Cyril Headle HUTCHINSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Koolunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

755 Private Leo Lawrence JACKSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Avoca Stn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

756 Private John Scott KENT, a 25 year old Farmer from Mt Cooper, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

739 Private William MARSTON, a 37 year old Miner from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 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.

758 Private Richard OLIVER, a 32 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

759 Private George David PATTERSON, a 22 year old Miner from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

761 Private Frank PORTER, an 18 year old Labourer from Dublin, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

762 Private Henry Leonard PORTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Dublin, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

760 Private William Allen PORTER, a 23 year old Labourer from Dublin, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

763 Private William Henry ROBERTS, a 22 year old Farmer from Paringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

764 Private Archibald SCOTT, a 27 year old Boundary rider from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

766 Private Maurice Theo SHEEHAN, a 22 year old Labourer from North Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

765 Private Albert Gordon SIMPSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

767 Private John Charles SINCLAIR, a 29 year old Stockman from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.

770 Private Angus THOMAS, a 26 year old Labourer from Moorak Stn, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

769 Private Arthur Hamilton TODD, a 23 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

775 Private Thomas TRUBY, a 20 year old Station Hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 April 1919.

768 Private Herbert TYLEY, a 25 year old Engineer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

771 Private Frederick Henry WEAVER, a 29 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

Second Lieutenant Hartley WILLIAMS, a 30 year old Auctioneer from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

773 Private Malcolm Henry WINFIELD, a 27 year old Carpenter from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

774 Private Edward WRIGHT, a 24 year old Station Hand from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 December 1919.

772 Private Leo John WYMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1915.

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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 Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 4:31 PM EAST