Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 34th Reinforcement
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 34th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 19 December 1917.
The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 August 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
3742 Private Stanley Joseph ABBOTT, a 21 year old Wharfie from West Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
3745 Private Herbert Victor BARRY, a 25 year old Horseman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war subsequently Deserted, 22 July 1919.
3708 Private Eric John William BOMAN, an 18 year old Driver from Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3712 Private Reginald James CAMPS, a 24 year old Fitter from West Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
3710 Private Arthur Stewart COBCROFT, a 23 year old Station Manager from St. Clair, via Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3711 Private Donald Kinleside CRAWFORD, a 20 year old Farmer from Greenethorpe, via Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3734 Private Harold Arthur DALEY, a 21 year old Butcher from Gravesend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1919.
3713 Private John Douglas ELWORTHY, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
3743 Private William FIRTH, a 23 year old Driver from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
3746 Private Nicholas FITZGERALD, a 35 year old Farm labourer from Urana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3744 Private Maurice James GALLAGHER, a 22 year old Labourer from Bywong, via Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3739 Private Victor William Walter JOHNSON, an 18 year old Bottle blower from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3741 Private Matthew George LARKIN, an 18 year old Horseman from Bimbi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
3716 Private James Ewett LAWRENCE, a 28 year old Butcher from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3706 Acting Sergeant Andrew Henry LEATHARD, a 33 year old Groom from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3715 Private Thomas LOCKE, a 35 year old Labourer from Schofield Siding Riverstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 June 1919.
3717 Private Norman Benjamin MARSHALL, a 21 year old Dealer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 March 1918.
3721 Private Allen Roy MEAKER, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Myrtle vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3720 Private Hugh MOFFAT, a 20 year old Yardman from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 April 1920.
3723 Private Arthur Edward ROLLASON, a 23 year old Farmer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3733 Private John George RYAN, a 27 year old Labourer from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3728 Private Charles SAVILLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3729 Private Alfred Victor SIMS, a 31 year old Cordial maker from Agincourt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3725 Private Amos James SKUTHORP, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
3727 Private Arthur Thomas SLAVIN, a 35 year old Teamster from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.
3726 Private William STEPHENS, a 19 year old Mechanic from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
3724 Private Thomas Lawrence STONEY, a 19 year old Plumber from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
3736 Private James Ernest THOMPSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
3730 Private William Victor THORN, a 21 year old Tiler from Greenwich Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3731 Private Harold Wellington TONKS, a 26 year old Labourer from West Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3740 Private Sidney WATERS, a 35 year old Goods porter from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3707 Acting Corporal Cecil WHALLEY, a 25 year old Mechanic from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3732 Private Harry Clive Duval WREN, a 20 year old Clerk from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 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:
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 34th Reinforcement