Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR
1st LHR, AIF
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 22nd Reinforcements
[From: AWM P00437.001]
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 22nd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A13 Katuna 23 November 1916.
The HMAT A13 Katuna weighed 4,641 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 10 February 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
2986 Private David Roy ASIMUS, a 19 year old Farm hand from Elderslie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2990 Private Joseph Henry BEARD, a 25 year old Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
2989 Private Claude Milton Peter BLAKENEY, a 27 year old Farrier from South Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2991 Acting Sergeant Robert William BOOTH, a 22 year old Farmer from Jamberoo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2993 Private Ernest William Albert BRIDGES, a 28 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2992 Private Harold Cecil BRIDGES, a 22 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2994 Private Joseph Allen CLIFT, a 22 year old Grazier from Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2995 Private Herbert CORR, a 24 year old Salesman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2996 Private Arthur John DALE, a 27 year old Engine driver from North Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
2997 Private James Frederick DOUST, a 28 year old Sheep Overseer from McIntyre Park Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
3019 Private Joseph Andrew EYLES, a 23 year old Farmer from Black Mountain. He enlisted on 29 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2998 Private John Henry James FARLEY, a 28 year old Farmer from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2999 Private James Henry FINNEY, a 30 year old Labourer from Inverell. He enlisted on 27 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3000 Private Charles HANDEBO, a 19 year old Labourer from Puddledock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3001 Private James Oliver HEFFERNAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3002 Private Thomas HEFFERNAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
3020 Private Arthur HILL, a 21 year old Groom from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3003 Private Arthur Ernest HOBBS, a 24 year old Labourer from Little Plain via Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 24 October 1918.
R587 Private Leslie John KELLY, a 22 year old Labourer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3005 Private Loyal James KING, a 20 year old Station hand from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3006 Private Harry LEWRY, a 22 year old Labourer from Sutton Forest, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 October 1918.
3007 Private Reginal James LITCHFIELD, a 27 year old Farmer from Bynya via Barellan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3008 Private Percival MANN, a 22 year old Labourer from Tia Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 March 1918.
3009 Acting Corporal Alfred Joseph MARSH, a 31 year old Farmer from Oxley via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3011 Private William McCONELL, a 21 year old Teamster from Tatham via Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3018 Private Hector William McLENNAN, a 27 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3010 Private Albert Rolfe MOORE, a 22 year old Engine driver from Urabatta Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3021 Private John POLLOCK, a 21 year old Farmer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3012 Private William John POLLOCK, a 24 year old Farmer from Ben Lomond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
732 Private John Francis PURTELL, a 33 year old Drover from Germanton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3014 Private John Percy UPHAM, a 22 year old Printer mate from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3017 Private Joseph Thomas WALL, a 24 year old Labourer from Woolamin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3016 Private Eric John WELLARD, a 19 year old Stockman from Yarrowitch, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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Further Reading:
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 22nd Reinforcements
