2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 17th Reinforcements

[From: AWM PB0504]

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 17th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A10 Karroo 5 May 1916.

The HMAT A10 Karroo weighed 6,127 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 3 January 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

 

2460 Private Frederick Joseph BAILEY, a 28 year old Horse breaker from Blenheim Stn via Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.

2461 Private George BEAVEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Mosman, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 May 1919.

2459 Private John Ewer BENN, a 44 year old Station hand from Uanda Station, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2457 Private Robert BERRY, a 24 year old Labourer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2458 Private Tuchekoi James BERRY, a 21 year old Painter from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2462 Private William BIGGS, a 22 year old Farmer from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

 

2463 Private John CARMODY, a 44 year old Rail worker from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

2464 Private Charles CHRISTIANSEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Yan Gan, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2465 Private Walter Stafford CHRISTOPHER, a 25 year old Labourer from Antigua, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1001 Sergeant William COLLINS, a 27 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

2466 Private John James DUFFY, a 20 year old Labourer from Homebush, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

2467 Private Walter Denman FOO, a 21 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

2469 Private Joseph GARNER, a 40 year old Slaughter inspector from Torwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2468 Private John Henry GILCHRIST, a 25 year old Labourer from Imbil, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

2470 Private Thomas HAY, a 21 year old Labourer Sugar Worker from Qunaba Mill, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

 

2471 Private Albert John LEDBURY, a 37 year old Butcher from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2472 Private Thomas LOOSEMORE, a 29 year old Postmaster from Inglewood Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

 

952 Private William Lynn MARKS, a 23 year old Stockman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 August 1918.

356 Private Sydney George MASTERS, a 24 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

2473 Private Eugene Patrick McCARTHY, a 36 year old Stockrider from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2475 Private Hugh McGILL, a 26 year old Labourer from Hampden Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2474 Private James McGILL, a 24 year old Labourer from Hampden Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2476 Private John Sturgeon McGILL, an 18 year old Labourer from Hampden Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

2477 Private Thomas O'CALLAGHAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

Lieutenant Arthur James OGILVY, a 41 year old Farmer from Berwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2478 Private John Harold Howell OWENS, a 24 year old Saddle maker from Willowburn via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

2481 Private James Francis RAHAL, a 19 year old Stockman from Tarcom via Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2479 Private John James RHODES, a 27 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

2480 Private John Cecil ROBINSON, a 27 year old Labourer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

2484 Private Wilfred Percible STANLEY, a 27 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

2485 Private Charles TREVARTHEN, a 23 year old Assistant stationmaster from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

2486 Private William Frederick WALKER, a 19 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 18th Reinforcements

[From: State Library of NSW, picture number a639566]

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 18th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon 4 May 1916.

The HMAT A49 Seang Choon weighed 5,807 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Lim Chin Tsong, Rangoon. The Seang Choon was torpedoed and sunk off coast of Ireland, 10 July 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

 

2631 Private Frederick AMOS, a 35 year old Farmer from Ulmarra, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2638 Private William Charles CARLYON, a 20 year old Labourer from Janefield, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2637 Private Jeffrey Keston CARR, a 19 year old Clerk from Caringinal, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2639 Private Edgar CHALLACOMBE, a 33 year old Stockman from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

2634 Private John Francis CROZIER, a 27 year old Farmer from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 January 1917.

2635 Private Robert James CROZIER, a 19 year old Farmer from Josephville via Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

2632 Private Ernest CUNNINGHAM, a 28 year old Labourer from Muttaburra, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

2633 Private Hilton Lirkin CUNNINGHAM, a 26 year old Labourer from Muttaburra, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2636 Private John Harold CURRIE, an 18 year old Coach painter from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

 

2640 Private Mervyn George ENSBEY, an 18 year old Farmer from Rappaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2641 Private Roy Ernest FERGUSON, a 25 year old Timber getter from Bald Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2645 Private Charles Frederick James HANKEY, a 34 year old Carpenter from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2643 Private William Herbert HAYNES, a 24 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2644 Private Henry Austin HOGGETT, a 24 year old Labourer from Rookwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

 

2646 Private Johnny JACKSON, an 18 year old Butcher from Fordedale, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2647 Private Maurice Murray JOBSON, a 28 year old Settler from Wondalli, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2648 Private Charles Augustus Yorke JOHNSTON, a 23 year old Overseer from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2649 Private Henry Thomas JONES, a 21 year old Drover from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

2650 Private Raymond James LAIT, an 18 year old Labourer from Eumundi, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

2653 Private Malcolm Bruce MacLEAN, a 23 year old Carrier from Eton Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

2652 Private Richard MARTIN, a 28 year old Farmer from Coaldale via Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2651 Private Wilfred Clarence MARTIN, a 23 year old Farmer from Coaldale via Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2654 Private Archibald Mitchell MORRIS, a 27 year old Labourer from Wietalaba Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2655 Private Ernest James OLIVE, an 18 year old Dairy farmer from Whiporie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2657 Private Walter Ernest REID, an 18 year old Saddler from Claremont, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 February 1918.

2656 Private Robert ROBSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Drayton, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

385 Private William SAUNDERS, a 20 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 August 1918.

2660 Private Frank Alton SENESCALL, a 19 year old Farmer from Hunchy, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2659 Private Frederick Urban SMITH, a 29 year old Farmer from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2663 Private Denis Andrew STACK, a 32 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

2658 Private Alfred STANLEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Mocatta's Corner, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2661 Private George William Frederick SULEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

2662 Private George Horace TAYLOR, a 20 year old Farmer from Fordsdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; 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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Further Reading:

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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.

 

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcements

[From: Clydebuilt Ships Database]

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 20th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Malwa 22 July 1916.

The RMS Malwa weighed 10,883 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.

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

 

2867 Private Thomas BATES, a 27 year old Shearer from Coonamble West, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

2900 Private Alfred Cyril BIDSTRUP, a 34 year old Selector from Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2866 Private Denis BRENNAN, a 21 year old Teacher from Degilbo, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

2868 Private William Edward Harold BUNKUM, a 21 year old Dairyman from Aspley, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

 

2872 Private Thomas CALLAGHAN, a 19 year old Station hand from Cattle Dip, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

2869 Private Charles CHAPPELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Mt Whitestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2870 Private George William COLE, a 19 year old Farmer from Mt Whitestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2873 Private Matthew Raymond DEVINE, a 26 year old Horse trainer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

2875 Private Arthur Henry EDMONDS, a 21 year old Stockman from Ingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

2874 Private Alfred William ELMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Degilbo, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2899 Private Joseph James ERB, a 25 year old Labourer from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

2877 Private Charles Henry FISHER, a 35 year old Grazier from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 January 1917.

2876 Private Sydney James FOGG, an 18 year old Labourer from Samson Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2898 Private Robert Filder GILLHAM, a 21 year old Stockman from Saltbush Park via Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

2878 Private John GRAHAM, a 30 year old Lengths man from Murphys Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

 

2880 Private Alfred Stevens JONES, a 20 year old Grocer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2879 Private Claude Mills JONES, a 21 year old Clerk from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

2881 Private Bernard LEVINS, a 28 year old Cordial maker from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

2882 Private James Bright MANUELL, a 20 year old Engineer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2883 Private Francis McGREEVY, a 30 year old Stock dealer from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2884 Private Stanley Gordon NICHOLLS, a 22 year old Grocer’s mate from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2885 Private Robert Hugh POLLOCK, a 21 year old Farrier from Win Will via Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2887 Private John William ROBERTS, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2901 Private Angus Claude ROBERTSON, a 22 year old Carpenter from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

2888 Private James Alexander ROBERTSON, a 19 year old Telegraph operator from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

2889 Private Harry ROSS, a 39 year old Labourer from Giligulgul, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

 

2890 Private Percy Lytton STEBBINGS, a 35 year old Labourer from Emerald, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

2891 Private Norman Charles TAPSALL, a 25 year old Selector from Coominya, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

2895 Acting Corporal David Glasgow THURSBY, a 29 year old Grazier from Taroon, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2892 Private John VOELKER, an 18 year old Farmer from Ormiston, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2896 Acting Corporal William Pascoe WELLINGTON, a 27 year old Clergyman from Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 21 March 1919.

2893 Private Stephen Joseph WILLETT, a 27 year old Labourer from Springhill, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2894 Private William Richard WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Chainman from Pine Creek NT. He enlisted on 8 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 January 1920.

 

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

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Further Reading:

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Embarkation Roll, 21st Reinforcements

[From: Clydebuilt Ships Database]

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 21st Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Mooltan 19 August 1916.

The RMS Mooltan weighed 9,621 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. On 26 July 1917, the RMS Mooltan was torpedoed and sunk by UC27.

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

 

2928 Private Lindsay Lee ARCHIBALD, a 25 year old Station master from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

 

2929 Private John Felix BLANCH, a 36 year old Farmer from Eden Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2930 Private Roy Jesse BRANT, an 18 year old Clerk from Hillside Estate, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

2931 Private Roy CAVANAUGH, a 24 year old Book keeper from Burringbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2932 Private Reginald David CLARKE, a 20 year old Farmer from West Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

2935 Private Alexander James DALE, a 23 year old Grocers assistant from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

2933 Private Joseph DENNY, a 22 year old Labourer from Roadvale via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

2934 Private Frank Bays DEVINE, a 25 year old Grazier from Gradual Siding, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

2936 Private David Ronald EDWARDS, a 24 year old Selector from Marathon Siding. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

Second Lieutenant Leo Bede GUIREN, a 27 year old Grazier from Interment camp Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2937 Private Arthur Sydney HARDWICK, a 21 year old Labourer from Esplanade. He enlisted on 26 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2941 Private John Thomas HARDWICK, a 24 year old Labourer from Esplanade, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2938 Private Thomas HARRIS, a 22 year old Farmer from Homebush, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2939 Private Andrew HEPBURN, a 19 year old Farmer from Kerrong via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2940 Private Charles Henry HOTCHIN, an 18 year old Carter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

2942 Private William James ISON, a 39 year old Rail store keeper from Malanda, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

2943 Private Ernest William KIDD, a 41 year old Ploughman from Mossman, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 April 1918.

 

2944 Private Richard Alexander LAWRIE, an 18 year old Clerk from Binna Burra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2945 Private Charles Henry LEICHT, a 26 year old Farmer from Neulba, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

2946 Private Thomas MASON, an 18 year old Customs officer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2950 Private Peter Givens McGREGOR, a 22 year old Labourer from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2951 Private Ronald McLEAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Walkerston via Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2952 Private Russell Charles McWILLIAM, a 35 year old Shire Clerk from Melton Hill Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2926 Acting Sergeant Alexander MELDRUM, a 23 year old Farmer from Greenmount Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

2949 Private James MOONEY, a 38 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2953 Private Reginald Frederick OLSEN, a 26 year old Selector from Brigalow, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2954 Private Frederick PALMER, a 22 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2955 Private George Henry PARKER, a 24 year old Farmer from Eureka, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

2956 Private Cecil William QUODLING, an 18 year old Jackeroo from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

2957 Private Bertie George RIXON, a 22 year old Farmer from Eden Creek via Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

 

2959 Private Harold Oscar TEALE, a 20 year old Labourer from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

2927 Acting Corporal Ellis Charles WEBB, a 23 year old Farmer from PO Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 March 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 28 October 1919.

2960 Private James WHITEHEAD, a 20 year old Carpenter from Booval, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

2961 Private James YOUNG, a 25 year old Farmer from Eureka, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1916; 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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Further Reading:

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 10:46 AM EAST

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