Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR
1st LHR, AIF
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A54 Runic 9 August 1915.
The HMAT A54 Runic weighed 12,490 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 27 November 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
1151 Private Stanton AYOUB, a 19 year old Horse driver from West Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
1152 Private Alexander Henry BANNERMAN, a 39 year old Jockey from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1216 Private Leslie BASSAN, a 20 year old Station hand from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 4 March 1918.
1155 Private Harry Mason BELWOOD, a 40 year old Horse driver from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 January 1917.
1156 Private Donald Francis BETT, a 21 year old Farmer from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1157 Private Hjalman Gunner BOECK, a 22 year old Stockman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
1158 Private Clarence Arthur BONDESON, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Maryfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
1159 Private William John BRADY, a 26 year old Grocer from Dungog, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1202 Signaller William Henry BRAY, a 23 year old Insurance Inspector from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 May 1919.
1160 Private Alexander BROWN, a 21 year old Labourer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
1161 Private George BURROWS, a 23 year old Labourer from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 July 1918.
1162 Private Thomas William CARR, a 24 year old Stockman from Summerton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1166 Private Cyril Charles CUNEO, a 20 year old Clerk from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
1167 Private Paul DEAN, a 27 year old Labourer from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1214 Private Claude Sylvester DODDS, a 23 year old Fireman from St Leonards, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1168 Private Joshua FIELD, a 41 year old Shearer from Coolah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1169 Private Norman Theodore FLETCHER, an 18 year old Farm hand from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
1208 Private Thomas George FOXE, a 20 year old Carpenter from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1170 Private Alexander Lyane FRASER, a 19 year old Station Manager from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1207 Private Roland Hay FRATER, an 18 year old Stock hand from Deep Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
1209 Private Arthur Patrick GLEESON, a 19 year old Bricklayer from Deep Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1171 Private Leonard Charles GODDARD, a 26 year old Apiarist from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.
1173 Private George GUYATT, a 27 year old Driver from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.
1174 Private William Benjamin HEFFERNAN, a 28 year old Bushman from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
1193 Private Thomas HOWARD, a 25 year old Labourer from Gum Flat, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
1176 Private Clive Leicester JOHNSON, a 27 year old Bank accountant from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 September 1918.
1179 Private Claude LAMBERT, a 23 year old Butcher from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 August 1919.
1201 Private Arthur Lloyd LEWIS, a 22 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
1180 Private Edward Thomas LYNCH, a 21 year old Compositor from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.
1181 Private Michael John LYNCH, a 30 year old Compositor from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1184 Private Louis Thomas MARLAN, a 31 year old Butcher from Burrinjuck via Goondah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1182 Private Henry Bede MARTIN, a 30 year old Station hand from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
1183 Private George Henry MITCHELL, a 24 year old Farmer from Orchard Hills Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.
1185 Private Harold Edward MONAGHAN, a 28 year old Carpenter from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1188 Private Ernest Sydney Gordon OLIVER, a 30 year old Farmer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1189 Private William Longford PACKENHAM, a 21 year old Carpenter from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1217 Private Frederick Joseph RAY, a 21 year old Book keeper from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
1190 Private Saywell ROSEBY, a 24 year old Contractor from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
1191 Private Frank SANDS, a 34 year old Overseer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1212 Private Ralph de Walden SATCHELL, a 20 year old Saddler from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
1213 Private Arthur Henry SEIBRIGHT, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
1215 Private Roy Stanley SEWELL, an 18 year old Clerk from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
Lieutenant Arthur Buchanan SNODGRASS, a 24 year old Analytical Mechanic from CSR Rarawai Fiji. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1195 Private Lionel Valentine STUCKEY, a 19 year old Butcher from Cudal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1211 Private Cyril George SULLIVAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
1205 Private James TINDALL, a 21 year old Horse driver from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war , 4 March 1919.
1206 Private Francis Henry TURNER, a 20 year old Wharfie from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
1204 Private Charles TYRRELL, a 25 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1915.
1200 Private Eric Eratt de Mestre WADE, a 21 year old Mercer from Kendall, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
1197 Private George Thomas WILLOUGHBY, an 18 year old Horse breaker from Enfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
1203 Private William George WOOD, a 19 year old Carpenter from Hornsey Wood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1198 Private Christie New WRIDE, a 19 year old Overseer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
1199 Private William WRIGHT, a 28 year old Groom from Elsterwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
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, 8th Reinforcements