8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.

The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)

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

 

1492 Private Harold Herbert ARROWSMITH, a 19 year old Steel driller from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 7 December 1919.

 

1482 Private Willis BAKER, an 18 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1481 Private Claude BARKER, a 21 year old Butcher from Dunolly, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1490 Private James Alfred BARNES, a 29 year old Labourer from Hobart, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1486 Private Edgar Highet BEER, a 29 year old Shopman from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1487 Private David BLACKSHAW, a 22 year old Labourer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1489 Private Godfrey George BOLGER, an 18 year old Carrier from Frankston, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1484 Private Allan BOLTON, a 32 year old Labourer from Heathcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1488 Private Robert BOWRING, a 25 year old Postal Linesman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1483 Private William Matthias BREWER, a 26 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 December 1919.

1493 Private James Charles BROOKER, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Albury, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1491 Private Charles Henry BUXTON, a 28 year old Grocer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

 

1494 Private Duncan Alexander CARMICHAEL, a 28 year old Auctioneer from Stony Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1495 Private Hector Norman COLE, a 21 year old Butcher Slaughterman from Grantville, Victoria . He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1496 Private Alfred Wright Henry COPLEY, a 26 year old Clerk from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 April 1919.

1497 Private John Currie CUMMING, a 26 year old Farm Labourer from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

 

1498 Private John Frederick DAVIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1499 Private Robert Lee DOWIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1502 Private William Ewen Robert ELLIOTT, a 19 year old Labourer from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1501 Private Clifford Ward EMERY, a 23 year old Farmer from Bass, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1918.

 

1503 Private Ernest FARRER, a 25 year old Dealer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1505 Private Walter Thomas FITZGERALD, a 19 year old Groom from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1504 Private James Isaac FRENCH, a 23 year old Photographer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1507 Private William Henry GAME, a 25 year old Labourer from Kirkstall, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1506 Private Norman Lance Guy GRIFFITHS, a 19 year old Factory worker from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1508 Private Henry Matthew GRIGG, a 25 year old Farmer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1509 Private Wilfred Foyle GUNN, a 24 year old Tanner from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

 

1513 Private Alfred Joseph HARTSHORN, a 26 year old Overseer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1510 Private James HIGGINS, an 18 year old Labourer from Middle Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1512 Private Philip HILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1511 Private Robert Reginald HUGHES, a 21 year old Rail worker from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

 

1518 Private Franz Leslie KAADEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1516 Private Edward KING, an 18 year old Driver from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1515 Private James KNOPP, a 24 year old Labourer from Moreland, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1520 Private Thomas LACEY, a 19 year old Butcher from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1519 Private Donald LIVINGSTONE, a 20 year old Rail worker from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1522 Private Thomas Mickie LUKE, a 19 year old Farmer from Glen Alvie, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

 

1525 Private Roy Lawrence MARTIN, an 18 year old Block recorder from Wandiligong, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1527 Private Alexander David McDONALD, an 18 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 10 November 1919.

1485 Private John Beaton Lorne McVEAN, a 33 year old Farmer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1523 Private George Belmont McWILLIAMS, a 22 year old Driver from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1526 Private Allan Robert MILLER, a 23 year old Labourer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1524 Private John Carnegie MUDIE, a 39 year old Tailor from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

1500 Private Patrick NOLAN, a 21 23 year old Labourer Drover from Melton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 October 1916.

 

1514 Private Alexander Garrow RIDDOCH, a 24 year old Station hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 1 March 1919.

 

1517 Private Victor William SCOTT, a 23 year old Butcher from Stirling East, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 October 1918.

 

1528 Private Charles David TAYLOR, a 27 year old Grocer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1531 Private Hector Theodore TRIMBLE, a 22 year old Farmer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1530 Private Archibald Beresford TURNER, a 25 year old Carpenter from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.

 

1529 Private Harry WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

Previous: 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

Next: 12th Reinforcement Ascanius 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915.

The HMAT A11 Ascanius weighed 10,048 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 30 July 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

 

1532 Private William John ANDERSON, a 21 year old Station hand from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1533 Private George AUCHTERLONIE, a 28 year old Farmer from Narrikan, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

 

1535 Acting Corporal Robert Henry BALMAIN, a 20 year old Mechanic from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1534 Private George Ralph Robert BERTRAM, a 25 year old Labourer from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1538 Private Percy James BLAIR, a 23 year old Labourer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1542 Private Ronald Champ BLOM, an 18 year old Labourer from Riverwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

1541 Private Leonard BLORE, a 24 year old Farmer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1539 Private Gordon Henry BROADRIFF, a 25 year old Farmer from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

1543 Private Gerald BROWN, a 31 year old Driver from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

1544 Private Percy Alexander CAIL, an 18 year old Farmer from Broadmeadows, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1545 Private Matthew CANTWELL, a 35 year old Horse breaker from Cowwarr, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1551 Private Risini Clared CARLINI, an 18 year old Labourer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1546 Private Charles CARTER, a 27 year old Jockey from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1552 Private Arthur Lovelock CHAMBERS, a 22 year old Gardener from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1916.

1549 Private George Thomas CLARK, a 21 year old Contractor from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

1548 Private John Michael CORBOY, a 21 year old Farmer from Mulwala, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

1547 Private George CORKER, a 21 year old Station hand from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1550 Private George Francis COX, a 19 year old Labourer from Corowa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1553 Private George Michael CUNNINGHAM, a 23 year old Wool sorter from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1555 Private Robert George DAVIDSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Rowsley, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1716 Private John DAY, a 23 year old Clerk from N/R. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

Second Lieutenant John James D'ENYAR, a 37 year old Teacher from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1556 Private Michael Francis DILLON, an 18 year old Labourer from Monga, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1557 Private George DINGWALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1554 Private George DUNCAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

1558 Private Robert Cecil Alan Norman ELMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Wattamondara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1559 Private Walter Cecil EMMERSON, an 18 year old Rail worker from Hallam, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1560 Private John EVANS, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

 

1566 Private James FALLON, a 22 year old Driver from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

1564 Private Archie John FARLEIGH, a 20 year old Farmer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

1565 Private Percy Ernest FARLEIGH, a 27 year old Farmer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1567 Private James Russell FERRIER, a 20 year old Farmer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1561 Private William Finley FLEMMING, a 22 year old Farmer from Whitfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1562 Private Benjamin FORD, a 20 year old Carpenter from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1916.

1563 Private Stanley FRITH, a 19 year old Labourer from Chilwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

1571 Private John Henry GALLAGHER, a 30 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1570 Private Levick Tyrell GARLAND, a 20 year old Grazier from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1569 Private William John GIBBS, a 21 year old Farm hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 August 1918.

1572 Private Louis Thomas GIROUD, a 20 year old Vigneron from Highett, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1568 Private Charles John GRACHAN, a 38 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 December 1917.

1573 Private Robert GUTCH, a 20 year old Drover from London UK. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1578 Private John William HASTIE, a 23 year old Farmer from Toolamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1580 Private Henry HAYWARD, a 19 year old Labourer from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1575 Private Athol Osbert HENDERSON, a 21 year old Carpenter from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 August 1916.

1579 Private Donald Robert HIGGINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1574 Private Graham John Bowman Dudley HILL, a 22 year old Farmer from Dalmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

1577 Private Thomas Charles HOLLOWAY, a 24 year old Groom from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1576 Private Herbert James HUNT, a 26 year old Horticulturist from Argyle, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

1581 Private Harry Cecil JAMES, a 22 year old Printer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 1 October 1919.

1582 Private Richard Henry JARVIS, a 25 year old Labourer from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1584 Private Edward Charles KINDER, a 32 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1583 Private Henry Abneithy KNOX, a 30 year old Farmer from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1586 Private Vernon Gladders KNUCKEY, a 29 year old Clerk from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

1585 Private Gerald Beresford KOHN, a 20 year old Clerk from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1589 Private Harold LAMMAS, a 20 year old Fitter from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

Lieutenant Walter Henry LAMMAS, a 29 year old Stockman from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1916.

1587 Private Allan LEE, a 42 year old Storekeeper from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1588 Private William James LINFORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Arcadia, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1591 Private Charles Alfred MARQUAND, a 30 year old Labourer from Truganina, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1590 Private Albert Ernest MARRINER, a 23 year old Labourer from Apollo Bay, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1592 Private James MAWHINNEY, a 19 year old Driver from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

1593 Private Edward Arthur Owen McCARTY, an 18 year old Labourer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

1595 Private Ernest Henry McCARTY, a 21 year old Labourer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1597 Private George William McCLUSKEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Arcadia, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1596 Private Eric Cowen McCONNAN, a 23 year old Bank teller from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1598 Private John Robert McERVALE, a 20 year old Clerk from Snake Valley via Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1600 Private Ernest McINNESS, a 25 year old Labourer from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1599 Private Alexander William McLEAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1594 Private Arthur MORCOMBE, a 24 year old Farmer from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1714 Private Edward James MOYLAN, a 23 year old Agent from Dookie, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

 

1601 Private Reginald NESBITT, a 23 year old Labourer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1602 Private Angus NICHOLSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Kyabram, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1604 Private Lionel Frederick PAIN, a 22 year old Singer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1603 Private Ralph Walter Harold PONSFORD, a 27 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 June 1919.

1605 Private Thomas Stanley Gordon PORTEOUS, a 19 year old Actor from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

1606 Private Thomas Dunkley PRICE, a 28 year old Labourer from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 June 1918.

 

1608 Private Michael Steveard REIDY, a 20 year old Labourer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.

1715 Private Henry James RETALICK, an 18 year old Labourer from Caralulup, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1609 Private Horace RICKARD, a 19 year old Tinsmith from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1611 Private Alfred Henry ROBERTSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Acheron, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 December 1916.

1610 Private Godfrey ROBINSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

 

1612 Private Joshua Henry SEARLE, a 19 year old Gardener from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1613 Private Leslie Charles SESSIONS, an 18 year old Labourer from Silvan, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1614 Private Arthur Alfred SHANNON, a 23 year old Orchardist from Panton Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1616 Private Charles SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1615 Private Edgar Reginald SMITH, a 21 year old Grocer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1617 Private Frank Oscar SMITH, a 30 year old Farmer from Howlong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1618 Private Elias Warburton SQUIRES, a 23 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1619 Private Norman Rupert STEVENS, a 20 year old Farmer from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1620 Private James STRACHAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Ournie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1621 Private John Birtude Joseph SUMMERS, a 22 year old Dairyman from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

 

1622 Private Heinrich Albert TEPPER, a 20 year old Clerk from Kewell, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1623 Private Harold THOMAS, a 28 year old Farmer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1624 Private Alfred TREWIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Hicksborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1625 Private Lewis Victor TUCKETT, a 19 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1626 Private Stanley John TURNER, a 22 year old Labourer from Gunbower, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 December 1917.

 

1627 Private Cecil Gladstone VAUGHAN, a 22 year old Nurseryman from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1628 Private Alfred WALLIS, a 20 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1635 Private James WALSH, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Birregurra, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1629 Private William Dixon WARWICK, a 22 year old Driver from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1630 Private Richard WATSON, a 36 year old Saw miller from Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1631 Private Andrew WATT, a N/R year old Carpenter from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1633 Private James Frederick WILSON, a 23 year old Carpenter from Wandong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1632 Private Thomas WISE, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1634 Acting Sergeant Sydney Reginald WOODFIELD, a 25 year old Pastoralist from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1711 Private Clyde William WOODS, an 18 year old Carter from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Thursday, 18 February 2010 4:52 PM EAST

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 18 January 1916.

The HMAT A44 Vestalia weighed 5,528 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 March 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

 

1786 Private Joseph Leslie ARNEL, a 21 year old Driver from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

 

1794 Private Patrick BARRY, a 28 year old Labourer from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1793 Private Ernest James BEARD, a 17 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1789 Private John Thomas BISHOP, a 17 year old Driver from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1790 Private Everett William BOWDEN, a 19 year old Farmer from Natimuk, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1791 Private William Thomas BOYD, a 21 year old Boot maker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1792 Private Walter BRAND, an 18 year old Butcher from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1795 Private Charles BUCHANAN, a 32 year old Farmer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1799 Private Henry Craig CALLAGHAN, an 18 year old Cycle worker from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1920.

1805 Private Hugh CAMPBELL, a 38 year old Driver from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1800 Private Frederick Thomas CHAPMAN, a 24 year old Dairy worker from Grenville via Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 January 1917.

1788 Private Robert Leslie CHRISTIAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Woodend, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

1801 Private Victor Adolphus Charles COFFIN, a 21 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1917 Private Henry Albert COOPER, an 18 year old Labourer from Moe, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1803 Private William Ernest CRAWFORD, a 20 year old Farmer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

1802 Private Henry CURRAN, a 22 year old Hair dresser from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

1806 Private Norman Lawrence DALWOOD, a 25 year old Machinist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1807 Private James DAVIS, a 23 year old Clerk from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1808 Private James Hepburn DICKSON, a 23 year old Driver from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1809 Private Leslie DOBLIE, an 18 year old Hawker from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

1810 Private Percy Thomas DOCKERTY, a 21 year old Farmer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1811 Private Walter William DUCKMANTON, a 19 year old Labourer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 3 September 1919.

 

1813 Private John William EDWARDS, a 29 year old Labourer from Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

1814 Private Herbert William FERGUSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1817 Private Robert Wilson FISHER, a 27 year old Farmer from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1816 Private Victor Lawrence FLEMING, an 18 year old Gardener from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1819 Private Andrew FOSTERNALLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1821 Private Donald Cameron FULTON, a 24 year old Grocer from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

 

1822 Private Stanley Willis GEORGE, a 21 year old Engineer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.

1913 Private Robert GOSLING, a 32 year old Farmer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

1825 Private Gordon Michael HARDING, a 21 year old Labourer from Wycheproof, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1827 Private Stephen HAYHOE, a 32 year old Jockey from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 October 1917.

1828 Private Richard HEARN, a 23 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919.

1830 Private Hugh HENRY, a 21 year old Farmer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on N/R; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1831 Private John Martin HERLIHY, a 31 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1832 Private Lewis Parkinson HETHERINGTON, a 23 year old Farmer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 November 1917.

1833 Private Reginald Wilfred HIGGINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1834 Private Edward Gordon HOLDER, a 27 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1835 Private Richard Macedon HOUSE, a 21 year old Station hand from North Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 July 1917.

 

1838 Private William James JERVIS, a 30 year old Labourer from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

 

1839 Private William KELLY, a 19 year old Engineer from Barraport, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Deserted, 15 November 1918 and subsequently as a stow away, Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1840 Private Walter KERVIN, a 35 year old Driver from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1915 Private Berkeley LAMBERT, a 28 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1841 Private Cecil Josiah LEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1911 Private George Leopold LONDON, a 24 year old Butcher from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.

1846 Private Charles Alexander LOW, an 18 year old Gardener from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

1848 Private Niels MAGNUSSEN, a 21 year old Farmer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

1909 Private Ernest MALTBY, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 August 1919.

1854 Private Albert Frederick MALTRAVERS, a 22 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

Lieutenant Vero St John MAUNSELL, a 27 year old Traveller from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1918.

1905 Private Colin James McARTHUR, a 22 year old Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.

1860 Private George Donald McDONALD, a 20 year old Grocer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1850 Private Edward McGRATH, a 22 year old Horse Trainer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1851 Private Matthew McLAUGHLIN, a 19 year old Cycle trader from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1852 Private Peter McMILLAN, a 27 year old Plumber from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

1853 Private James Francis McNICOL, a 22 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

1858 Private William John MEAGHER, a 38 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

1855 Private John Daniel MORRISON, a 19 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 September 1919.

1856 Private William Gordon MORRISSEY, a 21 year old Tailor from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1918.

1849 Private John MORROW, a 21 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

 

1863 Private Alexander NASH, a 21 year old Labourer from Mathinna, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1861 Private Guy Evelyn NEATE, a 29 year old Sawyer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1862 Private William Robert NEWTON, a 21 year old Butcher from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1865 Private Kenneth NIGHTSCALES, an 18 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 16 July 1919.

 

1866 Private Edward John O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Farmer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

1864 Private Hugh Nicholas O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1867 Private Kevin Vincent Eric O'KEEFE, a 20 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1868 Private Ove Christian OVESEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

1869 Private Edwin Arthur PAGE, a 32 year old Poulterer from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 March 1919.

1870 Private Robert Gramal PATTERSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1871 Private Harold Frederick PEEL, a 20 year old Farmer from Tooradin, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

1873 Private Ernest John PITCHER, an 18 year old Factory hand from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1874 Private Jack Parker RIPPINGALE, a 23 year old Nursey man from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1876 Private Frederick David RITCHIE, a 33 year old Grazier from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1877 Private Joseph William ROLAND, a 27 year old Farmer from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

1878 Private Thomas RYAN, a 24 year old Carpenter from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

 

1879 Private Albert Henry SANDERSON, a 31 year old Driver from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1880 Private Charles SCHINTLER, a 20 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1914 Private Thomas William SEYMOUR, a 26 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1883 Private William John SHELSWELL, a 31 year old Labourer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

1884 Private Percy George SHEPPARD, a 31 year old Fireman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1885 Private Thomas Patrick SHINE, an 18 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 May 1917.

1886 Private Donald Davidson SMITH, a 20 year old Shearer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1887 Private Thomas Dunn SPITTALL, a 23 year old Butcher from Gunbower, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1888 Private Ernest Edgar STAHL, a 35 year old Builder from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1889 Private Morris Frederick STANSMORE, a 25 year old Agent from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1890 Private James STEWART, a 30 year old Gardener from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1882 Private Horace Charles STOTT, a 39 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

 

1908 Private Reginald Thomas TILLETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Hackney, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 December 1916.

 

1907 Private Arthur Reginald VAGG, a 22 year old Farmer from Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1892 Private Ernest Leslie VANN, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

1893 Private Leslie WARFE, a 19 year old Civil servant from Tungamah, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1894 Private Alexander aka William WATSON, a 21 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 18 November 1919.

1904 Private Charles Ernest WEBSTER, a 24 year old Stockman from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

1895 Private Oscar Philip WEDD, a 26 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1896 Private Simon Sydney WHITEHEAD, a 45 year old Grazier from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1897 Private Francis Edward WILKINSON, a 26 year old Butcher from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1898 Private Albert Edward WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1900 Private Henry James WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Gardener from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1917.

1901 Private Charles Arthur WILLIAMSON, a 21 year old Groom from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1912 Private Alfred WRIGHT, a 23 year old Farmer from Diggers Rest, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

1910 Private Charles Trevena YOUREN, a 19 year old Electrician from Alphington, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1917.

1903 Private Alexander YOUNG, a 19 year old Miner from Scarsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

 

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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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A43 Barunga 7 April 1916.

The HMAT A43 Barunga weighed 7,484 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. The Barunga was previously a captured German vessel called Sumatra. It was manned by Australia officers and crew. The Barunga was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the North Atlantic, 15 July 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.

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Embarkation Roll

 

2096 Sergeant William Francis ACTON, a 21 year old Salesman from Jolimont, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

2097 Private Ernest James ALLAN, a 17 year old Horse driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

2098 Private Frederick Herbert ALLEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2099 Private Angus ANDERSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Coburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

2197 Private Stanley Roy ANDERSON, a 19 year old Bricklayer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

2101 Private James AUSTIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

 

2191 Private William John BAKER, a 29 year old Miner from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

804 Private Herbert BEECROFT, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2102 Private William Patrick BENNINGTON, a 35 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2103 Private George BEST, a 21 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

2104 Private Albert Joseph BOND, a 24 year old Labourer from Yinnar, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.

2105 Private Leslie Kenney BOX, an 18 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2194 Private Christopher Anthony BRUNI, a 25 year old Motor Driver from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

2107 Private Charles CALEY, an 18 year old Engine driver from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2180 Private Francis Charles CATTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

2108 Private Alfred Marcus CHALMERS, a 20 year old Grocer from Mitcham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2109 Private Oliver Sedgley COLE, a 20 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2110 Private William David COLE, an 18 year old Groom from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2193 Private Thomas Alfred George CONDON, a 21 year old Farmer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 7 January 1920.

2111 Acting Sergeant Harold Harrison COPLEY, a 21 year old Draper from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 December 1919.

 

2112 Private Eric Hoonabrook DALY, an 18 year old Driver from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 December 1918.

2113 Private Ernest Edward DUNDAS, an 18 year old Grazier from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 8 October 1919.

2114 Private Charles Norman DYRING, a 28 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2183 Private Arthur EALES, a 30 year old Seaman from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2115 Private Clarence Joseph EARL, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

2116 Private David James FARTHING, a 21 year old Farmer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 January 1917.

2177 Private Stanley Vernon FERRALL, a 22 year old Jockey from Ulverstone, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

2117 Private James Bell FORBES, a 23 year old Farm hand from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 April 1918.

2192 Private William Charles FORBES, a 21 year old Horse driver from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

2118 Private Thomas FRAME, a 21 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2119 Private Frank James GALVIN, a 19 year old Turner from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2120 Private Thomas William Wright GARRATT, a 21 year old Driver from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2121 Private Leslie Francis GILMOUR, a 19 year old Groom from Winslow PO, Winslow via Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2184 Private Thomas Henry GILMOUR, a 27 year old Labourer from Winslow PO, Winslow via Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2122 Private Frank Peter GLYNN, a 24 year old Grocer from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2123 Private Albert George GREENAWAY, a 23 year old Farm hand from Corryong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2124 Private Francis Charles GREENWOOD, a 29 year old Barman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

2125 Private Ernest Henry Edwin HARE, a 19 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.

2127 Private George Alexander HARRIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

313 Private John Charles HAWLEY, a 33 year old Tramway Gripman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2126 Private Robert HAWLEY, a 28 year old Farmer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2128 Private Reginald Charles St Ives HAYTER, a 23 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

2190 Private Patrick William HEALAND, a 19 year old Plumber from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

Lieutenant Harold Michael HORAN, a 25 year old Importer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

2129 Private Ivan JARVIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2185 Acting Corporal Harry George JONES, a 27 year old Grocer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 December 1918.

 

2196 Private Robert George KELLY, a 22 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

686 Private Frederick Charles KERGET, a 24 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2130 Private Sydney KING, a 22 year old Farmer from Koondrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

2178 Private Angus Gordon LOADER, a 22 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2200 Private Stanley Herbert LOCKETT, a 24 year old Clerk from South Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 February 1919.

2131 Acting Corporal Andrew Anderson LOUDEN, a 20 year old Picture framer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

2132 Acting Corporal Theo Henry LUXFORD, a 26 year old Driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

2141 Private Lisle Anstrutcher Marden MacLEOD, a 33 year old Driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2142 Private Peter MacLEOD, a 24 year old Labourer from Talbot, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2133 Private William Robert MATTINGLEY, a 19 year old Grocer’s mate from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2136 Private Cedric Albert McCAHON, a 19 year old Driver from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

2137 Private Edward George McGRATH, a 21 year old Labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2138 Private John Francis McGRATH, a 20 year old Farmer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2140 Private Charles McLEAN, a 27 year old Lift attendant from South Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2143 Private Thomas Edward McMAHON, a 26 year old Labourer from Sandy Creek Huon, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

2144 Private John McMILLAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2134 Acting Corporal Arthur Stanley MOON, a 20 year old Bank Clerk from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2135 Private George Alfred MORRISON, a 23 year old Farmer from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

 

2145 Private Soles NASSAU, a 27 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

2146 Private Peter John NICHOLS, a 37 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

 

2147 Private John James O'CALLAGHAN, a 27 year old Farmer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2148 Private Joseph Henry O'NEILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

 

2149 Private Thomas John PARR, an 18 year old Shop worker from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2150 Private Edmund Kay PENALUNA, a 26 year old Farmer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2151 Private George Leslie PERRETT, a 23 year old Butcher from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2152 Private Ernest Joseph PERRIMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2179 Private Reginald William PRATLEY, a 19 year old Turner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

2153 Private Walter Edward PUFFLETT, a 33 year old Horse driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

2181 Private Norman Henry RAMSDEN, a 23 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2154 Private Frederick William REDMAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 November 1917.

2156 Private Herbert Bertram REILLY, a 26 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2155 Private Thomas Francis RICHARDS, a 35 year old Engineer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2157 Private Robert Samuel Lemmin ROBERTS, a 22 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2158 Private John Charles ROMARO, a 31 year old Fisherman from Lorne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2159 Private Charles Edgar ROOTSEY, a 19 year old Farm Hand from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 October 1919.

2160 Private Farquhar ROSS, a 32 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

2161 Private Cyril Norman SAUNDERS, a 19 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

2162 Private Norman Robertson SCOTT, a 22 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

2165 Private Edward Henry SHARPE, a 19 year old Machine assistant from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2163 Private Evan McDonald SIMPSON, a 20 year old Labourer from Barham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2164 Acting Corporal Wentworth STEPHENS, a 26 year old Policeman from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 August 1916.

Second Lieutenant William STEWART, a 26 year old Accountant from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

2167 Private Stanley TODD, an 18 year old Farmer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2168 Private Clarence George Gilbert TURNER, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

 

2169 Private Edwin Claude UPFILL, an 18 year old Saw miller from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

2170 Private James VALENTINE, a 27 year old Fitter from Sunshine, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

2195 Private Arthur Ernest WALKER, a 20 year old Labourer from Lancefield, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2201 Acting Sergeant William George WALSH, a 35 year old Motor Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

2171 Acting Corporal Frank Leslie WALTERS, a 25 year old Telegraph linesman from Millicent, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2172 Private Thomas Arthur WATTS, a 20 year old Labourer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2186 Private James Joseph WEST, a 36 year old Farrier from Smythesdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

2173 Private Joseph Patrick WHITE, a 30 year old Labourer from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2174 Private Christian WILKINS, an 18 year old Boot maker from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2175 Private Lyall Ernest Edward WILLS, a 24 year old Farmer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

2187 Private Norman Garfield WILLS, a 20 year old Farmer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2182 Private Harry WOOD, an 18 year old Clerk from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2188 Private William Henry WRAGG, a 39 year old Labourer from Navarre, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

2176 Private Norman Henry WRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Murtoa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

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Next: 16th 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Thursday, 18 February 2010 4:48 PM EAST

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