7th LHR, AIF

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 33rd Reinforcement

SS Canberra

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 33rd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Canberra 16 November 1917.

The SS Canberra weighed 7,707 tons with an average cruise speed of 16.5 knots or 30.55 kmph. It was owned by the Australian Steamships Ltd (Howard Smith), Melbourne.  

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

 

3652 Private Harold ASHLEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

3650 Private Thomas Lawrence BAIRD, a 19 year old Farmer from Cootha, Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3647 Acting Corporal Charles Alfred Hearn BIRCHILL, a 21 year old Farmer from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3651 Private Herbert BOWDEN, a 19 year old Loco driver from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3649 Private Alfred Ernest BOYLE, a 26 year old Labourer from Blackville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3648 Private George Gerner BRAIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

 

3653 Private Richard CULBERT, a 36 year old Labourer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

3657 Private Harold Martin DAVIES, a 24 year old Farmer from Brobenah, Yanco, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3656 Private Alfred Leslie DONNELLY, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3654 Private Reginald Thomas DOYLE, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3655 Private George DREW, a 19 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 March 1919.

 

3658 Private Rhodes Henry GOODLUCK, an 18 year old Storeman from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

3659 Private Archibald HANSEN, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Dural, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3660 Private Darrell Robert HENRY, an 18 year old Jockey from Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3663 Private Arthur Mervyn Chasling HERPS, a 21 year old Orchardist from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3662 Private Thomas Leslie HERPS, a 23 year old Orchardist from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3661 Private Stanley George HUGHES, a 21 year old Labourer from Hampton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3665 Private William Patrick Cliff KEATING, an 18 year old Farmer from Picton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3664 Private Michael Francis KELLY, a 37 year old Labourer from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

3686 Private John Alexander KEYS, a 22 year old Clerk from Beulah, Morongla Creek, Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3687 Private Frank Bertie LEDWIDGE, a 21 year old Labourer from Carrathool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3681 Private Stanley LENORD, an 18 year old Farm labourer from Little Plain Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3668 Private Faig NASSOOR, a 37 year old Salesman from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

 

3669 Private Hilton Thomas PARKER, a 41 year old Horse breaker from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

3671 Private Phillip RIBBOUL, a 44 year old Orchardist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1917; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 10 October 1919.

3682 Private George RULE, a 35 year old Slaughterman from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

3673 Private John Edward SCHULTZ, an 18 year old Farmer from Ebsworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3674 Private Arthur SORRESON, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Blacktown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3675 Private Daniel SYRON, a 19 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3676 Private Frederick TINDALL, a 44 year old Labourer from West Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

3677 Private Gordon Hutton WARD, a 22 year old Grazier from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.

3678 Private Herbert Frederick WAY, an 18 year old Law clerk from Islington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3679 Private Stanley WILLIAMSON, a 19 year old Loco cleaner from Islington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

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Next: 34th 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:

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Sunday, 7 February 2010 9:52 AM EAST

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

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

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

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

755 Private James Valentine AIREY, a 27 year old Labourer from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

756 Private Robert Osborne ALEXANDER, a 31 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

676 Private Henry BOOLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Kew, Victoria / Banyan Woomelang, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

 

769 Private John Thomas CLEARY, a 26 year old Butcher from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

776 Private Thomas George COATES, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

734 Private John COLLINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Flowerdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

761 Private John CRAWFORD, a 26 year old Farmer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

 

736 Private Albert DAWES, a 24 year old Carpenter from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

780 Private William Ernest DEE, a 26 year old Surveyors assistant from Pyramid Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

757 Private Ivan James DENKEL, a 23 year old Farmer from Diapur, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

737 Private Thomas DEVLIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

735 Private Albert John DOCHERTY, a 22 year old Farm hand from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

781 Private William DOW, a 20 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

Captain Thomas James ENTWISTLE, a 31 year old Secretary from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

738 Private William FITZPATRICK, a 19 year old Butcher from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

740 Private Alexander Edwin GIBSON, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

768 Private Hugh GRACE, a 25 year old Farmer from Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

760 Private Frederick George HALL, a 23 year old Teacher from Charam via Goroke, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

689A Private John HANCOX, a 32 year old Farmer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.

739 Private William James HOWELL, a 41 year old Carpenter from Yambuk, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

 

741 Private William ISLES, a 23 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 October 1917.

 

742 Private Samuel JAMES, a 22 year old Labourer from Wychitella, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

686A Private Frederick Charles KERGER, a 22 year old Labourer from Henty, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

772 Private Patrick KILLEEN, a 24 year old Farmer from Kooweerup, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

762 Private Michael Edward LARKIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

743 Private Thomas MALONEY, a 25 year old Slaughterman from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

754 Private William Charles MARSHALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Ramahyuck, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

744 Private Herbert McCARTHY, a 20 year old Driver from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

764 Private Allen McDONALD, a 27 year old Labourer from Condah, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

765 Private Duncan McLENNAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Clarendon via Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

773 Acting Sergeant John Norman McNEILL, a 26 year old Farmer from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

763 Acting Sergeant Charles Robert METHVEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Barongarook Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 April 1917.

766 Private Thomas Richard MURRAY, a 24 year old Grazier from Buffalo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

747 Private Reginald Roy Wright PATTERSON, a 19 year old Grazier from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

778 Private William Henry PATTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Doncaster, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

745 Private George POWELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

746 Private Allan PREECE, a 35 year old Labourer from Wolseley, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

785 Private Harry PURKISS, a 23 year old Farmer from Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

783 Private David ROSS, a 35 year old Driver from Steiglitz, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

782 Private Ernest RYAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Yallourn PO via Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

 

749 Private Martin Alfred SHEEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Cowes Phillip Island, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.

707 Private William Percival SHEEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Cowes Phillip Island, Victoria / Dunolly, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

750 Private Abraham Joseph STANFORD, a 20 year old Carpenter from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

751 Private Albert STEELE, a 19 year old Labourer from Nirranda, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

 

774 Acting Sergeant John Thomas TALBOTT, a 36 year old Driver from Moyston via Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

767 Private Walter James THOMPSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Pyramid Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1915.

770 Private Edgar Harold TIERNEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Yendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

752 Private Angus Duncan TREWIN, a 19 year old Dairyman from Weerite, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

784 Private William Bradley WELCH, a 22 year old Station Owner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

777 Private Frank WHITE, a 21 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

753 Private William WILLIAMS, a 26 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

775 Private John WILSON, a 22 year old Cook from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1916.

771 Private Archibald WRIGHT, a 23 year old Labourer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

 

Previous: 2nd Reinforcement

Next: 4th 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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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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

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.

 

Previous: 33rd Reinforcement

Next: 35th 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:

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

7th 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, 4th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 13 April 1915.

The HMAT A18 Wiltshire weighed 10,390 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 2 October 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

801 Private Arthur Andrew ANDERSON, a 21 year old Farrier from Vermont, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

806 Private Percy Hamlin BECKETT, a 25 year old Auctioneer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

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

809 Private Harry Archerfield BIGGS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

805 Private Douglas BODDY, a 20 year old Labourer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

802 Corporal Peter BURNS, an 18 year old Wheelwright from Beeac, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

853 Private James Maxwell CARNEY, a 21 year old Clerk from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

810 Private Francis CHILDS, a 20 year old Labourer from Sheep Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

811 Private John Thomas CONNOLLY, a 19 year old Rail Porter from Benalla West, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

814 Private Harold CROUCHER, a 21 year old Labourer from Dederang via Yackandandah, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

 

816 Private George William DARLOW, a 29 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

815 Sergeant Ernest Anthony DOODT, a 34 year old Driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

817 Private Stanley EDMISTON, a 26 year old Surveyors assistant from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

822 Private Albert Edward FIDGE, a 42 year old Farmer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.

818 Private John Charles FIELDING, a 24 year old Farm Labourer from Glenloth via Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

860 Private John FLETCHER, a 35 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.

821 Private Benjamin FORBES, a 23 year old Farmer from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

820 Private Bertram FORBES, a 21 year old Farmer from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

824 Private Edward (Buckley) GIBBS, a 44 year old Labourer from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

827 Private Thomas Scott HAKE, a 23 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

826 Private Samuel Leonard HALE, a 21 year old Station hand from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

808 Private Charles Cuddlipp HEWETSON, a 34 year old Farmer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

825 Private Edward HICKEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Waitchie, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.

Captain Leslie Fraser Standish HORE, a 45 year old Barrister from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

861 Private James INMAN, a 29 year old Groom from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

 

829 Private Norman Edward JAMIESON, a 32 year old Labourer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

828 Private Arthur JONES, a 23 year old Farmer from Ralston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

832 Private William KELLY, a 29 year old Labourer from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

830 Private Charles Trethowan KING, a 29 year old Farm Labourer from Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 June 1915.

831 Private Martin Frederick KING, a 41 year old Labourer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

854 Private James Dyson LACY, a 45 year old Cheese maker from Koonya Pen, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 September 1918.

852 Private Norman LEES, a 21 year old Plumber from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

834 Private Ralph Vivian Worthington LEES, a 29 year old Horse dealer from Corryong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

833 Private Thomas Frank LOWRY, a 23 year old Driver from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

835 Private Daniel Thomas McLELLAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1916.

 

838 Private John PARSONS, a 42 year old Builder from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

837 Private John PUGH, a 19 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

836 Private Robert PUGH, a 24 year old Farm Labourer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

856 Private Arthur Walter REEVE, a 25 year old Labourer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

839 Private Harold Lancelotte ROBERTS, a 32 year old Farmer from North Willenabrina, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

842 Private Lothian Robert Gray SALVERSON, a 21 year old Plasterer from Clayton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

841 Private George SERONG, a 19 year old Butcher from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

840 Private Lionel SIMPSON, a 24 year old Carpenter from Alexandria, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

857 Private Herbert Edward STANLEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Mt Cole Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

843 Private Frederick STRAUGHAN, a 21 year old Groom from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

 

858 Private Nicholas D TACKABERRY, a 29 year old Orchardist from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

844 Private Philip Henry TILLEY, a 31 year old Labourer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

 

846 Private Albert VIVASH, a 24 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 June 1919.

 

847 Private Walter Edwin WAKEHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

850 Private Reginald WALLACE, a 27 year old Station Overseer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

851 Private William John WHITE, a 27 year old Shearer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

849 Private David WILSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

848 Private John Dorman WRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.

 

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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: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 3:10 PM EAST

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7th LHR, AIF

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 35th Reinforcement

SS Ormonde

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 35th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Ormonde 2 March 1918.

The SS Ormonde weighed 14,982 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient St Nav Co Ltd, Glasgow. 

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

 

3770 Private August BERTHOLD, a 20 year old Shipping clerk from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3768 Private Ferdinand William BEST, a 42 year old Grazier from Park View, Berrima, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3769 Private Eric John BURNS, a 21 year old Farmer from Goolma via Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.

 

3773 Private James CAMPBELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Eurolie via Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3771 Private Adam Adolphus CASSIDY, a 22 year old Farmhand from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3772 Private Geoffrey Edward CLIFT, a 32 year old Planter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3774 Private Charles Henry George COX, a 26 year old Stoker from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; but disembarked at Fremantle and sent back to Sydney to be Discharged in Australia, 24 April 1918.

 

3776 Private Daniel DOHERTY, a 21 year old Farmer from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3800 Private Frank Edward DUCK, a 20 year old Fruit seller from Cooks Hill Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3775 Private Robert DUNN, a 19 year old Farmer from Bloomfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3777 Private Cyril John EGAN, a 21 year old Engineer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3802 Private William Hosford ESSERY, a 27 year old Linesman from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

3778 Private Robert Henry FOX, a 31 year old Shearer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 June 1918.

 

3767 Acting Corporal Douglas Geoffrey GORDON, a 31 year old Labourer from Riversleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

3780 Private Thomas HART, a 20 year old Jackeroo from Wollstonecraft, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3781 Private Clive HUSBAND, a 19 year old Metalworker from Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3798 Private Thomas JASPER, a 21 year old Grazier from The Maze, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3805 Private Howard Joseph JOY, a 19 year old Labourer from Moontah, Jindabyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3782 Private Victor Lionel KEARNS aka John Thomas KERR, a 21 year old Driver from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3787 Private Raymond Claude McDONALD, an 18 year old Farmer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3786 Private William McDONALD, a 28 year old Farmer from Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3785 Private Edward Bruce MILLER, a 21 year old Nurseryman from Ermington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3784 Private Robert Jack Whitfield MURRAY, an 18 year old Farmer from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3789 Private Roy Joseph NEELY, a 21 year old Seaman from Dawes Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1913.

 

3790 Private William Angus Thomas POCOCK, a 29 year old Labourer from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3801 Private John Joseph SCOTT, a 21 year old Butcher from Stanwell Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

 

3792 Private Clarence Henry John THOMAS, an 18 year old Carter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3766 Acting Sergeant Milton Thomas THORBURN, a 22 year old Postal clerk from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

3793 Private William UNDERWOOD, a 20 year old Teacher from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3795 Private Reginald Bruce Cumming WATT, a 29 year old Business Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3794 Private Sydney Eric WHARFE, a 20 year old Accountant from Willoughby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3796 Private Edward WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Piano tuner from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

3799 Private Sidney WOOD, a 21 year old Diver from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

Previous: 34th Reinforcement

Next: 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

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

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Sunday, 7 February 2010 9:48 AM EAST

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