1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 32nd Reinforcements

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 32nd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 2 November 1917

The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 23 June 1917.

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

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

3590 Private George Douglas BOLTON, a 19 year old Bank clerk from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3591 Private Kenneth BOLTON, a 19 year old Farm hand from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3592 Private Walter Ernest BRADSTOCK, a 32 year old Railway employee from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

3623 Private Theodore James BRADSTREET, a 36 year old Motor expert from Double Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3593 Private Edwin Herbert DUFFY, a 38 year old Orchardist from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 October 1917.

 

3595 Private Charles Edward EDMONDSTONE, a 38 year old Grazier from Bonshaw, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3620 Private William Herbert James FINDLAY, a 22 year old Pastrycook from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3597 Private Henry James FRENCH, an 18 year old Contractor from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3624 Acting Sergeant Stanley William GORRELL, a 21 year old Bank officer from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3614 Private Richard Leonard HARRIS, a 35 year old Porter from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3599 Private William Joseph HOMER, a 29 year old Miner from Canterbury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3600 Private Francis KAUTER, a 38 year old Farmer from Oakwood via Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

3615 Private Milton James KELLY, a 28 year old Storeman from Forrest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

3622 Private George KENDALL, a 22 year old Farmer from Griffiths, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3602 Private Michael John KENNEDY, a 44 year old Cook from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

Lieutenant Ronald Horace MACPHERSON, a 42 year old Surveyor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1916; and subsequently was Discharged, 11 November 1918.

3616 Private Herbert James MAKIN, a 31 year old Driver from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3601 Private Alphonsus Gregory MARLAN, a 27 year old Cook from Mosman, New South Wales / Burrinjuck, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3619 Private Stanley MARSHALL, a 19 year old Saw miller from Nambucca Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3589 Private James McMICHAN, a 44 year old Engineer from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3603 Private John Patrick MORAN, a 22 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3604 Private William Henry NEWHAM, a 37 year old Machine expert from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

3605 Private Norman Harold O'BRIEN, a 21 year old Engine cleaner from Forrest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3606 Private Erle Aubrey PENGELLY, a 21 year old Farmer from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3629 Private Gilbert Owen PILCHER, an 18 year old Engineers apprentice from Kensigton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3608 Private Thomas Henry RATHBORNE, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Kellys Plains, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3626 Private Sidney RITCHIE, a 36 year old Inderpendent from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

3625 Private Leonard ROSSBACH, a 22 year old Clerk from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 December 1918.

 

3617 Private Cecil George SCHUBERT, a 19 year old Labourer from Granville. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3610 Private James Adams SEWELL, a 24 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

3618 Private David William SPILSBURY, a 23 year old Wharfie from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

3630 Private Francis Paul STOUT, an 18 year old Farmer from Worners Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3587 Acting Corporal James Oswald WOODLAND, a 26 year old Grocer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3611 Private Henry Joseph WYATT, a 35 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

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

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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7th LHR, AIF

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A12 Saldanha on 5 February 1915.

The HMAT A12 Saldanha weighed 4,594 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 June 1917. The Saldanha was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, 18 March 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.

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See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

703 Private Henry George ALLAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

704 Private Wallace ALLEN, a 25 year old Station hand from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 September 1919.

 

709 Private Oswald BATES, a 31 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

711 Private Cyril Arthur BENNETT, a 19 year old Labourer from Hexham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

705 Private James Harold BOSWELL, a 26 year old Farmer from Windeyer, near Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

712 Private Bertie Kay BOWMAN, a 24 year old Drover from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1916.

706 Private Michael Henry BREEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

707 Private Joseph Edward BROWN, a 24 year old Carter from Millfield, Cessnock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

710 Private Herbert William BURGESS, a 39 year old Shearer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

715 Private James CAMERON, a 26 year old Labourer from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

714 Private Douglas Barnes Delyell CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Timber machinist from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

713 Private John Markham CARTER, a 21 year old Station Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

717 Private Sydney Hamilton CAVANAGH, a 32 year old Auctioneer from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; but never embarked and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 4 February 1916.

718 Signaller Thomas CHAPMAN, a 26 year old Ironworker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

701 Sergeant Augustine COTTER, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Fassifern via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

702 Corporal William Robert COTTER, a 29 year old Rail Officer from Fassifern via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

716 Private Edward Matthew CUMMINS, a 49 year old Cook from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

 

721 Private George Douglas DAVIDSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Gormans Hill, Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 August 1916.

720 Private Roy George Campbell DAVIS, a 23 year old Station hand from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

752 Private Oliver Henry DODD, a 21 year old Remover from Weston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 March 1920.

 

723 Private John Albert FAHEY, a 25 year old Cook from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

722 Private Archibald Grenfell FRASER, a 25 year old Labourer from Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

726 Private James GEER, a 21 year old Drover from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

728 Private Francis William GILES, a 25 year old Labourer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

724 Private Herbert Sherlock GOOCH, a 33 year old Surveyor from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 June 1915.

729 Private William GOWER, a 32 year old Boot maker from Penshurst, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

725 Private William GRIBBON, a 29 year old Labourer from West Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

727 Private Angus Mackie GRIFFITHS, a 22 year old Labourer from Double Gates Hotel Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

731 Private Norman HALL, a 23 year old Station hand from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

732 Private Albert Henry HATHAWAY, a 21 year old Cook from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 October 1919.

708 Private Gordon Woodruff HAWKINS, a 27 year old Farmer from Yanco, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 January 1916.

734 Private Arthur HEWSON, a 31 year old Farmhand from Kilkivan, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

719 Private Victor George HILTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Tarcutta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

733 Private Leslie Spurgeon HOLMES, a 30 year old Farmer from Glenoak via West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

730 Private Christopher HOLT, a 32 year old Drover from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

Lieutenant Thomas Richard Percival HOWARD, a 26 year old Overseer Goulburn Goal from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

 

735 Private Daniel KANE, a 24 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

747 Private Raworth Beryl KENNEDY, a 27 year old Driver from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

736 Private Frederick Albert Claude LANGWORTHY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

738 Private Robert Bowes Stanley MacKINNON, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Goonal Station via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.

737A Private William Livingstone MANSON, a 24 28 year old Painter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

737 Private George Bishop MASON, a 38 year old Carpenter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

740 Private William Joseph McMAHON, a 29 year old Labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

741 Private John Reginald MOORE, a 27 year old Mechanic from Muttama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

739 Private William George MOSSFIELD, a 39 year old Plumber from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

 

743 Private James George REW, a 31 year old Cattle drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

742 Private Frederick ROGERS, a 21 year old Labourer from Bega via Candelo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

745 Private Herbert Edward SAMUELS, a 34 year old Labourer from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

744 Private Francis STANMORE, a 31 year old Drover from West Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 May 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

 

715A Private John William WALLACE, a 32 year old Station hand from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

748 Private Percy Albert WEBB, a 21 year old Drover from Elsternwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

746 Private Manson WHITE, a 19 year old Auction clerk from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1915.

749 Private Leslie Richard WHYBURN, a 20 year old Farmer from Manilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

751 Private Edgar WOOD, a 20 year old Farmer from Pymble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

750 Private Stanley Arthur WOODWARD, a 19 year old Engine driver from Nabiac, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 May 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

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7th LHR, AIF

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 8 February 1915.

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

 

753 Private Henry Cecil APPLEBY, a 20 year old Mechanic from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

755 Private Alfred Henry BARKER, a 19 year old Stockman from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.

754 Private Richard William BARRETT, a 22 year old Bushman from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

756 Private Roland Walter BENNETT, a 24 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 June 1917.

757 Private George Leslie BEURCKNER, a 22 year old Labourer from North Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

758 Private John Austin James BROUFF, a 28 year old Labourer from Urana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

786 Private John CAMPBELL, a 24 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

765 Private Roy Daniel CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 October 1918.

763 Private Harry William CORRICK, a 22 year old Labourer from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

762 Private Edgar Edward CORY, a 44 year old Stock agent from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

764 Private Albert John COYNE, a 35 year old Labourer from Tempe, Sydney. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

759 Private Leslie William CRACKNELL, a 34 year old Driver from North Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

 

766 Private Francis DEVLIN, a 34 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

767 Private Leslie Oswald DOBBIE, a 26 year old Traveller from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

806 Acting Sergeant Norman Graham DUCKER, a 28 year old Gentleman Independent from Uni Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

770 Private William John GEMMELL, a 27 year old Labourer from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 August 1915.

768 Private John GREEN, a 24 year old Stockman from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1919.

 

774 Private William HAMILTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Bellata, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 13 October 1919.

773 Acting Corporal Ernest George HILL, a 21 year old Plumber from Yendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

771 Private George Edward HOLMES, a 22 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 June 1919.

 

804 Signaller Thomas JAMIESON, a 34 year old Carpenter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

776 Private Harry JOHNSTON, a 24 year old Farmer from Oakleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 July 1918.

 

798 Private Andrew KOTZE, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

 

778 Private Thomas Arnold LACK, a 23 year old Farmer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

780 Private Harry Thomas LEDGER, a 22 year old Station Overseer from East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

779 Private Robert Dalrymple LITTLE, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Beecroft, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

784 Private Stanley Francis McCANN, a 26 year old Station hand Clerk Bookkeeper from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

785 Private William James McKAY, a 26 year old Traveller from Gidleigh, Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

783 Private Francis Harold McNAIR, a 19 year old Farmer from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 January 1919.

781 Private Matthew MOORE, a 31 year old Labourer from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

782 Private Sidney Leslie MORAN, a 22 year old Station hand from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

 

787 Private Charles Sterrs PERRY, a 23 year old Farmer from Stockinbingal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

788 Acting Sergeant Leslie PERRY, a 38 year old Traveller from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 December 1915.

789 Private John Edward PIGGOTT, a 21 year old Station hand from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

 

790 Private Patrick Joseph QUINANE, a 23 year old Electrician from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

 

795 Private George ROCHE, a 31 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

793 Private Walter Joseph ROOKE, a 26 year old Labourer from Anna Bay via Port Stephen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

794 Private Leslie H. ROSEWAINE, a 20 year old Labourer from Lowther, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

791 Private Luke Thomas SHEEHAN, a 23 year old Blacksmith from South Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

775 Private Alexander John SHERLOCK, a 23 year old Labourer from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 July 1915.

796 Private William Amedit SOGNIES, a 38 year old Stockman from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

800 Private Oscar Arlington STEELE, a 20 year old Farmhand from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.

802 Signaller Reginald James STEPHEN, a 19 year old Clerk from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

Lieutenant Edward Oswald STRAKER, a 37 year old Commercial traveller from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

801 Private Robert James TARLINGTON, a 20 year old Station hand from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

803 Signaller Jack N. THOMPSON, a 28 year old Planter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 29 December 1915.

797 Private Donald Ross TIMMS, a 23 year old Horse trainer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

777 Private William John TURNER, a 25 year old Freezer from Danger Village Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

805 Private Rudolph Philip Botha VISSER, a 36 year old Carpenter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.

 

799 Private Claude WORTHINGTON, a 24 year old Station Overseer from 'Astonleigh', Vacy, Paterson, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; 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

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1st LHR, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 33rd Reinforcements

SS Canberra

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 33rd Reinforcements, 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.

Embarkation Roll

 

3688 Private Arthur Thomas Linton ALLEN, a 19 year old Warehouse man from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3696 Private Herbert ANDERSON, a 22 year old Crane driver from Mayfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

3694 Private Reginald BAILEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Englo Station, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3682 Private Robert Russell William BENNETT, an 18 year old Coach Driver from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3646 Acting Sergeant Robert Hamilton BLACKLY, a 24 year old Policeman from Glenreagh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3647 Private John Arthur BRADLEY, a 35 year old Rubber worker from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.

 

3649 Private George CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Carpenter from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

3648 Private Charles Edward Hill DURHAM, a 33 year old Policeman from Epping, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3654 Private Alfred Henry DYER, a 37 year old Mechanic from Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

3656 Private James William Gladstone EWART, a 19 year old Carpenter from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3658 Private Paul de Vere FITZPATRICK, a 28 year old Horse driver from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3659 Private Robert Gwynne FREWIN, a 21 year old Farrier from Gosford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3680 Private David HASLER, a 37 year old Mechanic from Miller's Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3661 Private William Henry HEARN, a 21 year old Student from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

 

3662 Private Archibald Henry LEONARD, a 29 year old Labourer from Cuttabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3686 Private Reuben LITTLEWOOD, a 21 year old Farmer from Gunningbland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3695 Private Raymond MATHISON, an 18 year old Bush worker from Myall, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3684 Private Ernest Charles NEWMAN, a 25 year old Carpenter from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

3665 Private Donald Alexander POPE, a 19 year old Driver from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3687 Private Edward Orton RIVERS, a 20 year old Farmer from Currabubula. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

3670 Private Richard James ROE, a 42 year old Boundary rider from Blandford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3668 Private James Victor ROSE, a 20 year old Farmer from Narara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3697 Private Leslie Patrick RYAN, a 27 year old Labourer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

3693 Private Herbert Edward SANDERSON, a 21 year old Boilermaker from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3685 Private Charles SMITH, a 31 year old Labourer from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3690 Private John Francis SPARKES, an 18 year old Waiter from Pott's Point. He enlisted on 15 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3672 Private Jasper Gladstone STOKES, a 19 year old Driver from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3673 Private Theodore Owen THOMAS, a 36 year old Planter from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3676 Private Herbert Cecil WATTS, a 21 year old Mechanic from West Blowering, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.

3677 Acting Corporal Frederick George James WOODALL, a 24 year old Rail worker from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

3681 Private Richard Shaw WOODS, a 27 year old Grazier from Ashley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3691 Private Harry Lewis Cobley WOOLCOTT, a 19 year old Clerk from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3678 Private Edward WORKMAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

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

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Embarkation Roll, 34th Reinforcements

HMAT A38 Ulysses

1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 34th Reinforcements, 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.

Embarkation Roll

 

3739 Private James ALDRIDGE, a 36 year old Motor builder from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

3706 Private Frank Victor ANDREWS, an 18 year old Carter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3709 Private Leslie Thomas Bede BARNES, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

3738 Acting Corporal William BRACKEN, a 21 year old Clerk from Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3707 Private Frank BULL, a 30 year old Greengrocer from Enfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

3708 Private Robert Archibald BYRNE, a 26 year old Modeller from Bellevue Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

3710 Private David CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Packer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3713 Private Henry Francis CARY, a 28 year old Carter from Penshurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

3711 Private John Christopher CLIFFORD, an 18 year old Storeman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3714 Private William Leslie CLUTTERBUCK, a 24 year old Driver from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

3712 Private Frederick Robert CONNOR, a 33 year old Farmer from Coldstream, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

247 Private John Edward CROMPTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

 

1814 Private Norman Hugh FALLOW, a 23 year old Clerk from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3716 Private Joseph Leo FITZGIBBON, a 23 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3718 Private Victor FORSTER, a 36 year old Labourer from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

3719 Acting Sergeant Albert Vincent FOSTER, a 27 year old Tram conductor from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3720 Private Allen Frederick Vincent GRAHAM, a 21 year old Labourer from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3742 Private James GREEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3744 Private Clarence Mervyn HOGG, an 18 year old Motor driver from Wallsend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3721 Private Edward Skyrme HOWARD, a 31 year old Manufacturer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

 

3722 Private Joseph Walter Charles KNIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

3723 Private Frank LORD, a 29 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

3724 Private Thomas McQUAHAE, a 21 year old Iron moulder from Corryong, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3743 Private Fred MORGAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

3745 Private Albert Henry MORTON, a 30 year old Farmer from Uranquinty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

3726 Private Charles Sydney NASMYTH, a 19 year old Warehouse man from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3727 Private Eric Rowland PHILLIPS, a 19 year old Clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3747 Private Bertie Daryll PURKISS, an 18 year old Rail worker from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3746 Private Percy John Lyndon PURKISS, a 23 year old Butter maker from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3728 Private Edward Cullen REILLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3729 Private Edward Arthur SMITH, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Mittagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3733 Private Johannes SMITH, a 23 year old Mechanic from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3731 Private Percy Edward TURNER, a 37 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

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

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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