Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A1 Hymettus 27 January 1916.
The HMAT A1 Hymettus weighed 4,606 tons with an average cruise speed of 11.5 knots or 21.3 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 May 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.
Embarkation Roll
1941 Private Leslie Stuart ANDERS, a 21 year old Labourer from Merton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1942 Private James Hercules ANDERSON, a 23 year old Jockey from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1943 Private Adam BAIRD, a 20 year old Labourer from Garvoc, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1944 Private Matthew Robert BARBOUR, a 24 year old Gardener from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1945 Private Frederick George BATE, a 32 year old Clerk from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1946 Private George Walter BAYLISS, a 34 year old Manager from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1947 Private Arthur Broaham BLAIR, an 18 year old Labourer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1948 Private John Andrew BOAG, a 26 year old Jockey from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
1949 Private Rex Thomas BORELLA, an 18 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1950 Private Thomas BOURKE, an 18 year old Blacksmith from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
1951 Private Alfred BROMLEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1952 Private Charles Edward BROWN, a 21 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.
1953 Private Frank Bernard BROWNE, a 26 year old Gardener from Werribee, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1954 Private Percival Thomas BURNSIDE, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
1955 Private Neil Lamont CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Harrow, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1956 Private Allen Daniel CAREY, a 21 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1958 Private Frederick CHILTON, a 19 year old Station hand from Rosebud, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1959 Private John Leslie CHRISTENSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
2042 Private Harry Thomas CLARK, a 21 year old Metal worker from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
2037 Private John Andrew Joseph CLARK, a 19 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
1960 Private Richard James CLINNICK, a 40 year old Policeman from Geelong West, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
1962 Private Albert William COOK, a 24 year old Estate Agent from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
1963 Private James COOK, a 45 year old Wheelwright from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
1964 Private Thomas DAVIS, an 18 year old Plumber from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1920.
1965 Private Roy Joseph DORAN, a 21 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 26 June 1917.
1966 Private John DRAGE, a 25 year old Farmer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 January 1917.
1967 Private Frederick Stanislaus DUFFUS, a 30 year old Groom from Koroit, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
1968 Private Harold Ambrose DUFFUS, a 21 year old Draper from Koroit, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1969 Private James Gallan DUNSTAN, an 18 year old Upholsterer from North Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1970 Private Arthur Leslie EVANS, a 21 year old Farmer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 April 1918.
2046 Private John Edward FECHNAR, a 21 year old Labourer from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
1971 Private Frank FUNSTON, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Aspendale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
1972 Private Herbert Reginald GILLARD, a 22 year old Salesman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
1973 Private Pierce James GRENFELL, a 27 year old Butcher from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1974 Private Arthur Reginald GUNSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Myrtleford, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 May 1918.
2039 Private Robert Samuel HALLIWELL, a 19 year old Bullock driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1976 Private Theo William HAND, a 20 year old Farmer from Croydon, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
1977 Private Walter John HARRIS, a 28 year old Gardener from South Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
1978 Private Alfred Clarence HARTSHORN, an 18 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1975 Private Robert James HAYHOE, a 21 year old Dairyman from Dixie via Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2050 Private Herbert James HENRY, a 22 year old Contractor from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 September 1917.
1979 Private John Charles HERITAGE, a 35 year old Labourer from Euston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 October 1917.
2047 Private Francis John HILL, an 18 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1980 Private Edward Ernest HUMPHREY, a 24 year old Labourer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1981 Private Joseph Henry IBBS, a 30 year old Farmer from Gannawarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
2044 Private Arthur George JEEVES, a 26 year old Carpenter from Mt Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
1982 Private George JOHNSTON, a 22 year old Orchardist from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1983 Private John James LAING, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
1984 Private James LANG, a 26 year old Station Overseer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
1985 Private William LEVER, an 18 year old Case maker from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
Lieutenant Frank LEVY, a 24 year old Traveller from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.
1986 Private Roy Maxwell LOCKETT, an 18 year old Grocer from South Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
1987 Private Athol LYDIARD, a 30 year old Farmer from Faithful Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
1998 Private John William MacKAY, a 31 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1999 Private Anthony Lambeth MacKENZIE, an 18 year old Motor Mechanic from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
2001A Private Eric Hamilton MacPHAIL, a 22 year old Farmer from South Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1988 Private William MANN, a 24 year old Labourer from South Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1989 Private Albert George MARTIN, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
1995 Private Robert McDONALD, a 23 year old Labourer from Woolsthorpe, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
1996 Private Francis Michael McGINTY, an 18 year old Labourer from Euston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
1997 Private John McGRATH, a 28 year old Gardener from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 December 1916.
2000A Private Charles Philip McNALLY, a 30 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
1990 Private Vivian Henry MILLARD, a 32 year old Horse driver from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
1994 Private Clarence MURPHY, an 18 year old Labourer from Swan Hill via Piangil, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
2002A Private William Herbert PAPPIN, a 38 year old Labourer from Williamstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 December 1916.
2003A Private Sidney Frederick PARSONS, an 18 year old Farmer from Cheltenham, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2004A Private William George PEPPER, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2005A Private William John PEPPER, a 20 year old Farmer from Broadmeadows, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2006A Private Lionel Richard PERKINS, an 18 year old Iron moulder from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
2007A Private Karl Edward PETERSON, an 18 year old Horticulturist from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2008A Private Philip PHILLIPS, a 33 year old Labourer from Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
2009A Private Henry PICKFORD, a 21 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2011A Private Frederick James POWELL, a 40 year old Rail worker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.
2012A Private Tobias Patrick PURCELL, a 23 year old Saddler from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1917.
Second Lieutenant Henry Brasmere Coningsly RAPHAEL, a 31 year old Solicitor from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 February 1920.
2013A Private Edgar Leonard ROBERTSON, a 19 year old Leather worker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
2014 Private Robert Thomas RODGERS, a 24 year old Grocer from Tandara, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2051 Private Reuben Claude RODMAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2015A Private Francis ROGASH, a 34 year old Blacksmith from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2016A Private James Henry RUMPF, a 28 year old Carpenter from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
2038 Private Harry SCOTT, a 35 year old Iron monger from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1918.
2017A Private William George SHARPEN, a 24 year old Gardener from Murrumbeena, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 April 1917.
2018A Private Neil Lamont SINCLAIR, a 21 year old Farmer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2019A Private Frederick Arthur SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 April 1918.
2020A Private Walter Edward SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Omeo, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 November 1919.
2021A Private Ernest SQUIRES, a 25 year old Labourer from Teesdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
2043 Private Bertie STOREY, a 21 year old Farmer from Samaria, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 June 1916.
2022A Private Stanley TAMPLING, a 20 year old Driver from Macedon, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2023A Private Archie Johnstone THWAITES, a 20 year old Farmer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2024A Private Thomas George TOULMON, a 22 year old Labourer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2025A Private William John TOWN, a 30 year old Farmer from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 April 1918.
2026A Private Herbert TREWIN, a 43 year old Labourer from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
2041 Private George Thomas TURNER, a 22 year old Timber worker from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 October 1917.
2027A Private Christopher VERNON, a 30 year old Labourer from Merino, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2028A Private Richard Arthur WADESON, a 19 year old Horse driver from Diamond Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.
2030 Private David Victor WAKENSHAW, a 28 year old Farmer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2031 Private Garnet WALKER, a 21 year old Clerk from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2029 Private Edgar Hebdon WALLIS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
2052 Private Arthur Richard WARREN, a 21 year old Grocer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 June 1918.
2032 Private Arthur WELSHMAN, a 30 year old Bank Clerk from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2033 Private Frank Isaac WHITE, a 20 year old Coach Body maker from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 September 1917.
2034 Private George William WICKETT, an 18 year old Grazier from Euston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2035 Private Gilbert Elliot WILKIE, a 29 year old Book keeper from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2036 Private Stanley Gordon WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Iron moulder from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
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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:
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement