Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 19th Reinforcements
[From: Clydebuilt Ships Database]
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 19th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Mongolia 8 July 1916.
The RMS Mongolia weighed 4,892 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Indian & Peninsular St. Nav Co Ltd Glasgow. The RMS Mongolia was torpedoed and sunk on 21 July 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.
Embarkation Roll
2808 Private James Richard BELFORD, an 18 year old Labourer from Sth Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2807 Private William James BENNY, a 37 year old Miner from Murrah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2809 Private Jack Herbert Edward BIDDULPH, an 18 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
475 Private Albert Frederick BIGGS, a 20 year old Farmer from Teven Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2810 Private Frederick BURGESS, a 27 year old Dairyman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 April 1918.
2812 Private Patrick CORBETT, a 19 year old Stockman from Bollon, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2811 Private Percival Herbert COX, a 22 year old Saddler from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2813 Private William Arthur COX, a 20 year old Dairyman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1103 Private Samuel FELSCHOW, a 22 year old Sawyer from Caboolture, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919
2838 Private Francis Walter HUMPHREYS, a 23 year old Stockman from Glenbowden, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
2815 Private Frank Kendrick HUXHAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2816 Private Robert John KERRIGAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2817 Private Duncan KIRK, a 23 year old Fruiter from Woombye, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2818 Private William Roy LANG, a 26 year old Selector from Canaga, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 31 October 1917.
2820 Private Bert LINFORTH, a 23 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
2819 Private Jeremiah Ernest LONG, a 25 year old Farmer from Calliope, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2821 Private Kenneth MANSFIELD, a 21 year old Station Hand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2823 Private Eric Claude McGILVRAY, a 19 year old Labourer from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2824 Private Martin Francis McMAHON, a 20 year old Loco fireman from Gowrie Juntion via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
2822 Private Charles Rudolph MITCHELL, a 26 year old Farmer from Pinewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 August 1918.
2826 Private Arthur NEDEN, a 22 year old Miner from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2825 Private Christian NEDEN, a 22 year old Engine driver from Emu Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2828 Private Edwin John Horton PEARCE, a 23 year old Farmer from Taylors Crow, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2829 Private Beresford PETERS, a 26 year old Engine driver from Sth Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
2830 Private Frederick Charles PETTIFORD, a 23 year old Labourer from St George, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2827 Private James PITCEATHLY, a 19 year old Farmer from Peachey, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2831 Private William PURVES, a 22 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.
2834 Private Jeremiah Bernard SLOANE, a 23 year old Clerk from Rosewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2832 Private William Edward SLOANE, a 26 year old Farmer from Rosewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
2833 Private Garnett William Wellington SUTTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Boggabilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2836 Private Charles Edwin TROTT, a 26 year old Labourer from Reads Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2835 Private James TUTTON, a 21 year old Carter from North Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2837 Private Bertie WATSON, a 19 year old Farmer from Boomah, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 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:
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 19th Reinforcements