Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR
1st LHR, AIF
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 17 March 1915.
The HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 8,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 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
854 Private Ernest Walter BARNES, a 24 year old Linesman from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
851 Sergeant Hector BARTLETT, a 31 year old Labourer from Berowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.
855 Private Thomas BATTEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.
856 Private Arthur Sydney BELLINGER, a 23 year old Drover from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
853 Private Angus Benjamin BULLOCK, a 22 year old Farmer from Mundaroo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
858 Private Joseph CAHILL, a 31 year old Labourer from Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 September 1917.
857 Private John Joseph CONDELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
859 Private Dennis DUNN, a 21 year old Labourer from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
860 Private George James EIPPER, a 24 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.
861 Private James Martin FOLLENT, a 32 year old Bushman from Sth Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
852 Corporal Richard Oscar FORD, a 23 year old Bushman from Queenscliff, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 February 1919.
862 Private Donald Alexander FRASER, a 25 year old Overseer from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
866 Private Patrick Michael GALLAHER, a 28 year old Labourer from Waylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
865 Private Alexander GIBBONS, a 21 year old Farmer from Bulgandra via Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
863 Private Richard GRAHAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Lake Albert via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.
864 Private William James GROGAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Ada Dale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
868 Private John Samuel HASTIE, a 24 year old Clerk from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
871 Private William HASTIE, a 20 year old Turner from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
867 Private John HEFFERNAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
870 Private Frank HOBSON, a 29 year old Bushman from Chippendale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
872 Private Joseph Harry HOWARD, a 22 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
869 Private Daniel HUGHES, a 27 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
874 Private Charles INNES, a 34 year old Groom from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
875 Private Frederick JOHNSTON, a 19 year old Drover from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
876 Private Floyd JONES, a 37 year old Station hand from PO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
877 Private Austin KEANE, a 27 year old Bushman from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
902 Private John KENNEDY, a 27 year old Station hand from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.
878 Private James Fenley KERR, a 24 year old Farmer from Nana Glen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.
879 Private Lachlan Francis LONGWORTH, a 29 year old Oysterman from Ghinni Ghinni via Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
880 Private Samuel MADDOCK, a 20 year old Farmer and Trapper from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
887 Private Eric William MAGEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 November 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
881 Private Thomas Harold MARKS, a 29 year old Grocer from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
883 Private Hugh Malcolm MARTEL, a 24 year old Shearer from Dandaloo via Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
882 Private John Thomas MARTIN, a 26 year old Stockman from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.
886 Private James McCARTHY, an 18 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 July 1917.
884 Private Arundel James Gwydir McKID, a 28 year old Stockman from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.
885 Private Parkey James McMANUS, a 20 year old Labourer from Myall Creek via Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
Lieutenant William McQUIGGIN, a 34 year old Farmer from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
891 Private Edward Walter PEACH, a 20 year old Traveller from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
889 Private John PEASE, a 23 year old Labourer from Bangaroo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1916.
888 Private Percy PORTER, a 25 year old Engineer from Mangalore, Tasmania. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
890 Private Peter PRUNTY, a 23 year old Station hand from Menzies, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
894 Private Charles Henry RANDALL, a 41 year old Labourer from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
895 Private Richard REID, a 25 year old Teamster from Coocooboonah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
893 Private Cuthbert Noel RICHARDSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
892 Private Jack ROSS, a 27 year old Farmer from Nimitybelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
873 Private Herbert Percy SHIELD, a 33 year old Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
897 Private John Thomas SKELLY, a 23 year old Labourer from Crookwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
896 Private Gilbert STRANEY, a 31 year old Labourer from Oatley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
899 Private Thomas Alexander TOLAND, a 24 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 October 1918.
898 Private Sydney George TOWNSEND, a 23 year old Baker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 May 1919.
900 Private William Hugh Price WARLTON, a 22 year old Stockman from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
901 Private Alfred William WRIGHT, a 31 year old Waiter from Pt Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
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, 4th Reinforcements