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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR

2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements

HMAT A69 Warilda

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A69 Warilda 5 October 1915.

The HMAT A69 Warilda weighed 7,713 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Warilda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 3 August 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

1305 Private Ralph Burton ADAMS, a 20 year old Grocer from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 May 1919.

1306 Private Sydney Abraham ALDAM, a 21 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 July 1917.

1307 Private Robert ARCHIBALD, a 34 year old Storekeeper from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 February 1916.

1308 Private Henry BAILEY, an 18 year old labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

1310 Private Alfred Hewlett BARLING, a 30 year old Farmer from Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1311 Signaller William BARRY, a 19 year old Patternmaker from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1353 Private Charles Fitzroy BAYLY, a 28 year old Stockman from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1312 Signaller James Stanley BICKFORD, a 25 year old Printer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1313 Private George Joseph BRIGGS, a 23 year old Farmer from Weatherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1314 Private John BRISCOE, a 24 year old Labourer from Greta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1315 Private Francis CESARI, a 26 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1316 Private George CUMMINS, a 24 year old Fireman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 November 1917.

1304 Acting Corporal Thomas Stevenson DINSDALE, a 22 year old labourer from Leyton, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.

1317 Private Wilfred DRISCOLL, a 22 year old Wool classer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1318 Private Robert DUNCAN, a 19 year old Printer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1319 Private Walter FORD, a 21 year old Painter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.

1302 Acting Sergeant William GERBER, a 29 year old Contractor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1917.

1320 Private Joseph GIDDY, a 20 year old Farmer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

Lieutenant William John HANDLEY, a 33 year old Grazier from Sunnyside Esk. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 July 1918.

1321 Private Michael Joseph HANNIFEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1322 Private Daniel HARDY, a 35 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1323 Private Ernest Alfred HEEL, a 19 year old Farmer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

1303 Acting Corporal Ernest HODGSON, an 18 year old Drover Grazier from Retreat Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1325 Private Cyril Charles HOLSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Wilbertree Flat, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1354 Private Gilbert HURLEY, a 23 year old Horse buyer from Woodpark, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1918.

1326 Signaller Evan Thomas JONES, a 20 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 November 1918.

1356 Private Jack KENNEDY, a 38 year old Rail worker from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1328 Private Frederick KERR, a 29 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1357 Private Thomas Henry LACEY, a 19 year old Carter from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1329 Private Carl Roy LARSEN, an 18 year old Farmer from Caroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1332 Private James Joseph Michael MANNING, a 20 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1359 Private Frederick Alexander MARTIN, a 24 year old Stockman from West Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1331 Private Herbert Victor MAUCH, a 20 year old Labourer from Yangan, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 October 1917.

1336 Private Ernest McAULIFFE, a 20 year old Clerk from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 December 1919.

1358 Private Alexander McDONALD, a 24 year old Contractor from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1337 Private Alexander McDOUGALL, a 40 year old Carter from Soudan East Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1338 Private Hugh McKENZIE, a 40 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1339 Private George McLEAN, an 18 year old Bullock driver from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1335 Private Elmo Rex MILLER, a 21 year old Butcher from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1333 Private Raymond MOORE, a 23 year old Labourer from Warwick via Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1334 Private William Horace MORGAN, a 22 year old Fireman from Anthony Station via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

1340 Private Eugene McCarthy O'RIORDAN, a 21 year old Stockman from Lilyvale, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1341 Private William Joseph PARKES, a 23 year old Carpenter from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

1342 Private William Henry PATTERSON, a 27 year old Stockman from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1343 Private William Thomas PILE, a 22 year old Labourer from Upper Meroo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1345 Private George Glenrock SMITH, an 18 year old Clerk from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1344 Private Joseph Michael SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1346 Private Samuel Norbury SWINDELLS, a 21 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1347 Private Ernest Murray TATE, an 18 year old Draper from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1348 Private William Henry TEES, a 43 year old Labourer from Bell via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1350 Private Leonard Stanley TOMKINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Belmont, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1352 Private James WALL, a 35 year old Labourer from Springthorpe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

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

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Citation: 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR

2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements

HMAT A47 Mashobra

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 4 October 1915.

The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 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

1381 Private Robert John ADAMS, a 23 year old Wardsman from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1382 Private Robert AHERN, a 20 year old Stockman from Alderley, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 December 1918.

1387 Private Charles William ALLEN, a 30 year old Wool classer from North Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1464 Private William Leith ANDERSON, a 31 year old Carpenter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 February 1917.

1383 Private James Thomas BAKER, a 23 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1691 Private Frank Charles BARBER, a 24 year old Labourer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1384 Private Victor Leonard BARTLETT, an 18 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

1385 Private Campbell BELL, a 21 year old Grazier from Cooparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 May 1919.

1689 Private Fergus Weale BOADLE, a 21 year old Farmer from Glen Helen, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1388 Private Jonathan Fleming Robert BONDLE, a 29 year old Farmer from Wonga, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1489 Private Robert Hutchison BOYD, a 32 year old Labourer from GPO Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1389 Private Henry BOYTER, a 19 year old Dairyman from Swan Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1390 Private Norman Keith BRADY, a 21 year old Seaman from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 March 1920.

1690 Private William George BURFORD, a 25 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

1376 Acting Sergeant Robert Dingwell BUTTERCASE, a 33 year old Engineer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 April 1918.

1380 Acting Corporal John James BYRNES, a 42 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1391 Private Jack Froggart CALDWELL, a 24 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1392 Private Allan John CAMERON, a 25 year old Engine driver from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 April 1917.

1693 Private Robert Theodore CARDNO, a 21 year old Labourer from Ingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1393 Private Martin Joseph CARIUS, a 23 year old Farmer from Fairfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1394 Private James CARSON, a 26 year old Carter from Nudgee, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1395 Private Emerson CASTLE, a 24 year old Labourer from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1694 Private Francis William CAVE, a 29 year old Labourer from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1396 Private Robert Forsyth CHRISTIE, a 43 year old Farmer from Jimboomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1476 Private John Alfred Victor CLARKE, a 20 year old Labourer from Seaforth Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1491 Private Alfred CLAYSON, a 21 year old Packer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1692 Private Henry COLBRAN, a 27 year old Stockman from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1397 Private Thomas Roy COPELAND, a 19 year old Farmer from Mundubberra, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1488 Private Eric William COWLEY, a 24 year old Stock Inspector from Dungay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

Second Lieutenant Leslie Norman CRICHTON, a 23 year old Bank clerk from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

1398 Private Leopold George CROSSWELL, a 23 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1399 Private Rodrick George CUMMING, a 22 year old Stockman from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1400 Private Thomas Andrew CUNNINGHAM, a 25 year old Carpenter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

1401 Private Alfred DALE, a 27 year old Drover from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

1402 Private John Hallinan DALTON, a 22 year old Rail worker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1697 Private Maughan John DAVEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1696 Private Frederick Hollier DAVIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Emasleigh, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1403 Private Sidney DELEMERE, an 18 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1404 Private James Leslie DILLON, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919.

1405 Private Frederick James DUFFIN, a 19 year old Farmer from Mundubbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1406 Private Percival Richard DUNMALL, a 24 year old Driver from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

1407 Private Clifford Moss EDMUNDS, a 23 year old Contractor from Tiaro, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 May 1918.

1698 Private Harold Brisbane Victor EDWARDS, an 18 year old Labourer from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1408 Private Frederick Arthur ELLIOTT, an 18 year old Boilermaker from Woodburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1409 Private Charles EMERY, a 21 year old Butcher from Coorabel Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1410 Private Lionel James Edward FAIRWEATHER, a 19 year old Stockman from Bajoel, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1411 Private Joseph FARRAR, a 31 year old Orchardist from Kyoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1699 Private Ernest Edward FAWCETT, a 25 year old Coal Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1412 Private John James FEGAN, a 25 year old Stockman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1413 Private Thomas White FOLLOWS, a 21 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

1700 Private Malcolm FRASER, a 27 year old Stockman from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1415 Private Harold Archibald FREE, a 19 year old Farmer from Corndale Hermitage, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1416 Private Wallace Wolseley FREEMAN, an 18 year old Apprentice Fitter from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1417 Private Arthur Edmund GATES, a 22 year old Farmer from Milton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1703 Private Ernest Edward GIBSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1418 Private William GILLESPIE, a 25 year old Grazier from Clunes, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1419 Acting Corporal John GILMOUR, a 33 year old Storeman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1420 Acting Corporal Walter George GOULD, a 34 year old Teacher from Mondure Nth, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1702 Private Roy GRANT, an 18 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1701 Private Robert GREENHALGH, a 22 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1421 Private Thomas Kenny GWYNNE, a 22 year old Farmer from South Gundurimba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 2 November 1918.

1422 Private John HANSEN, a 21 year old Painter from Browns Crossing, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1423 Private Benjamin Turner HARRIS, a 23 year old Station hand from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1424 Private Henry Edward HARRIS, a 32 year old Horse driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1425 Private Walter HAUSKNECHT, a 22 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

1426 Private Thomas Joseph HEALY, a 21 year old Labourer from Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1736 Private William James HEBSON, a 38 year old Labourer from Hammant, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1430 Private Harry HELLIS, a 31 year old Steeplejack from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 1 April 1919.

1377 Private David Birrell HERD, a 23 year old Bank Clerk from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 22 August 1916.

1427 Private William Sidney HICKS, a 19 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1428 Acting Corporal Albert Harold HILL, a 27 year old Shearer from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1706 Private Henry Harry HILLMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

1687 Private Ernest HODGSON, an 18 year old Grazier from Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1686 Acting Sergeant Thomas Fletcher HODGSON, a 23 year old Grazier from Retreat Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1705 Private Edward HONEYBALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1429 Private David HOPE, a 22 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1704 Private Charles HUTCHEON, a 24 year old Plumber from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.

1431 Private Henry William IMESON, an 18 year old Butcher from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

1707 Private George INGOLD, a 20 year old Butcher from Lutwyche, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

1432 Private Leonard John JENKINS, a 24 year old Stockman from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1708 Private Charles JOHNSON, a 20 year old Tanner from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war , 29 May 1919.

1433 Private Garnet Oliver JONES, an 18 year old Carrier from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1434 Private Neill JORGENSEN, a 24 year old Carpenter from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1435 Private Stanley Gore JURD, a 22 year old Grazier from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

1436 Private George Samuel KEITH, a 28 year old Contractor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1709 Private Joseph KELLY, a 29 year old Digger from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1437 Private Herbert Vincent KIRKWOOD, a 26 year old Hairdresser from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1438 Private William KNIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Bell via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1711 Private Charles Edward LAKE, a 22 year old Contractor from Road Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1712 Private William LAWSON, a 25 year old Tanner from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1710 Private James Colin Hasty LAWTON, a 21 year old Carpenter from Drillham, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 August 1916.

1441 Private Vivian LAYTON, a 22 year old Labourer from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1440 Private Walter James LEGGETT, a 28 year old Rail examiner from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1442 Private Peter Martin LIDGATE, a 27 year old Labourer from Omrah, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

1443 Private Rowland Alfred LITTLE, a 23 year old Farmer from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1444 Private Wilson Fitzroy LITTLER, a 28 year old Engine fitter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1446 Private Robert MAYMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.

1450 Private William Alexander McCARTHY, an 18 year old Motor driver from Walcha, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1451 Private Crichton McDOUALL, a 25 year old Grazier from Calliope station via Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 11 August 1919.

1716 Private Michael Leslie McGRATH, a 22 year old Farmer from Wyreema, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.

1715 Private Gordon Weir McINTYRE, a 19 year old Grazier from Strathmore Mula, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1379 Acting Sergeant Edward Daniel McKEE, an 18 year old Farmer from Forest Hill via Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1719 Private Malcolm McKINLAY, a 20 year old Labourer from Bell via Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1717 Private John Alexander McLACHLAN, a 25 year old Farmer from Harwood Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1453 Private James George McLEAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1718 Private Duncan McPHEE, a 21 year old Farmer from Palmers Channel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1479 Private Charles Edward MILLER, an 18 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1447 Private William Collinson MOFFATT, a 23 year old Chauffeur from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1378 Acting Sergeant Albert John MORGAN, a 24 year old Bookkeeper from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1448 Private Sidney Herbert MORGAN, a 21 year old Grocer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1714 Private James MOYLAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

1449 Private Herbert Charles MUNRO, a 26 year old Farmer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1721 Private Isaac Thomas NASH, a 21 year old Labourer from Yarraman Creek Brisbane Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 5 March 1916.

1720 Private Gordon Matheson NICHOLSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Harwood Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1454 Private Arthur Lloyd NOBLE, a 20 year old Freezer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

1455 Private Wilfred John NORTHFIELD, a 23 year old Farmer from Tabulam, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1456 Private William Gwynne NORTHFIELD, a 24 year old Farmer from South Gundrimba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1457 Private Ernest Alfred O'CONNOR, a 34 year old Barber from Cleveland, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.

1724 Private Clarence Richmond OLSEN, an 18 year old Mechanic from Chelmer via Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1722 Private Robert John OWEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Painters Creek via Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 June 1918.

1723 Private Ramsay OWENS, a 19 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1487 Private Herbert PAINTON, a 20 year old Carpenter from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1725 Private Howard Ephriam PARKER, a 28 year old Teamster from Mt Crosby, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1458 Private Vere Reginald PENNEFATHER, a 25 year old Surveyor from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1459 Private Robert Henry PERRETT, a 32 year old Farmer from Hinders, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1460 Acting Corporal John Daniel PITTS, a 28 year old Farmer from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

Second Lieutenant George Thomas PLEDGER, a 25 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.

1481 Private Robert Lyon PONCHO, a 28 year old Drover from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1461 Private Alfred RALSTON, a 29 year old Traveller from Farley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

1728 Private Gavin John RANKIN, a 32 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1730 Private Oswald Ivan REA, an 18 year old Student from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 April 1917.

1727 Private Francis Joseph RIGGALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Amby, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 October 1916.

1726 Private Arthur George ROBERTSON, a 25 year old Blacksmith from Milton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1688 Acting Corporal Francis Kersey James ROBERTSON, a 20 year old Stockman from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

1482 Private William Thomas Malcolm ROBERTSON, a 29 year old Labourer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1731 Private Thomas Mitchell SCOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Mungallala, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1452 Private William SHORT, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1439 Private William Robert SIMPKINS, a 31 year old Labourer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1467 Private John Henry SMITH, a 44 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1917.

1484 Private Jack STAFFORD, a 23 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1485 Private Percy George STAFFORD, a 25 year old Stockman from Penrith, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 February 1919.

1468 Private Arthur John SULLIVAN, a 28 year old Plumber from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1732 Private George SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Joiner from Chalmer, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

1733 Private Alec TAYLOR, a 19 year old Trainer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1462 Private Thomas WAGNER, an 18 year old Labourer from Bishops Lodge, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.

1469 Private James WALCOT, a 23 year old Stockman from Bajool, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1735 Private Thomas WATERS, an 18 year old Miner from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 November 1919.

1470 Private David Ord WEATHERLEY, a 24 year old Farmer from Biggenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1445 Private George Rickart WEEKS, a 21 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

1734 Private Harry Turner WHITEHEAD, a 23 year old Labourer from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1471 Private John Ernest WILSON, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1473 Private Edmund Joseph WOOD, a 28 year old Dairyman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1472 Private Alfred Clive WOOSTER, a 19 year old Student from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.

1474 Private Allan Edgar ZOLLNER, a 21 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.

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

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcements
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2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcements

HMAT A23 Suffolk

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A23 Suffolk 30 November 1915.

The HMAT A23 Suffolk weighed 7,573 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Potter, Trinder and Gwyn, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 June 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

1541 Private George Edward ADAMS, a 37 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 March 1917.

1542 Private Walter Henry ADKINS, a 25 year old Labourer from Mt Darry, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1538 Acting Corporal James William Duncan ANDERSON, a 23 year old Order man from Lutwyche, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1540 Private Cornelius ANGEL, a 25 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1683 Private Alfred William APPLETON, an 18 year old Coal miner from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 May 1918.

1537 Private Clive ARTHUR, an 18 year old Iron monger from North Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 November 1917.

1539 Private Christopher ASHCROFT, a 20 year old Farmer from Kaimkillenbun, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1536 Private David ASHCROFT, a 19 year old Contractor from Kaimkillenbun, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1543 Private Roy BAILEY, a 23 year old Jockey from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

1552 Private James BANNISTER, a 30 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1556 Private David George BATSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Aramara, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1551 Private Stephen Frederick BEAGLEY, an 18 year old Horse driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1605 Private Valentine Francis BEAZLEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Nubba Siding, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1918.

1545 Private Percy Norman BERRY, an 18 year old Motor mechanic from Chelmer, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1557 Private John BLACKLEY, a 23 year old Drover from Thirlmere, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1555 Private Henry Alexander BRADSHAW, a 34 year old Farmer from Murphy’s Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1547 Private David Sydney BROOMFIELD, a 23 year old Clerk from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 28 December 1919.

1548 Private Frederick BROWN, a 23 year old Farmer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

1553 Private Patrick John BUCKLEY, a 26 year old Farm hand from Waveland, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1554 Private Edward BURTON, a 29 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.

1559 Private Alexander Maxwell CAMERON, an 18 year old Stockman from Mt Arthur, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1562 Private James Greene CAMPBELL, a 24 year old Draper from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 27 September 1919.

1560 Private William CARNEY, a 25 year old Miner from Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

1762 Private Hans Peter CHRISTENSEN, a 23 year old Blacksmith from West Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

1564 Private Andrew Kevin CONLAN, a 20 year old Horse breaker from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 July 1919.

1566 Private George Robert Thomas COOK, a 21 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

1761 Private Leslie COOPER, a 22 year old Labourer from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

1764 Private George COWAN, a 34 year old Shearer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 January 1919.

1565 Private Albion George COWDEROY, a 19 year old Tinsmith from Nerimbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1763 Private James Phillip COX, a 21 year old Labourer from Burringbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1765 Private George Thomas CRADDOCK, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1558 Private Johnstone CRAWFORD, a 31 year old Carpenter from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1568 Private Patrick Joseph CULLEN, a 34 year old Farmer from Ravensbourne, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1567 Private Andrew CUMMINGS, a 23 year old Jockey from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1918.

1563 Private Louis Bertrand CUNNEEN, a 23 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1684 Private John Charles DORRICOTT, a 25 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1570 Acting Corporal George Wilson DRAYDON, a 27 year old Labourer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1572 Private Noel Holscamp DUN, a 19 year old Farmer from Irvingdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1574 Private Patrick Hugh EGAN, a 22 year old Wool presser from Aramac, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 September 1917.

1573 Private George Prescott ELDERTON, a 39 year old Labourer from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1766 Private Timothy FAHEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

1578 Private William Menzies FAICHNEY, a 25 year old Horse driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1580 Private Harry FAIRBAIRN, a 28 year old Groom from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1576 Private Charles Wilkie FARQUHARSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1582 Private William Joseph FARRELL, a 22 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

1583 Private Charles FERRAR, a 21 year old Labourer from Cotswold, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1581 Private Patrick Thomas FLANNAGAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1767 Private Jack GEDDES, a 19 year old Farm hand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1587 Private James Cuthro GORDON, a 20 year old Grazier from The Lagoon via Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1588 Private William John GORDON, a 22 year old Farm hand from Well Camp, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1533 Acting Sergeant Nathaniel Ross GRAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Tintenbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1585 Private Arthur Borrows GRIFFIN, a 23 year old Labourer from Sampson Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

1769 Private Benjamin HALL, a 27 year old Jockey from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1594 Private Allan HANCOCK, a 22 year old Carter from Teven Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

1532 Acting Sergeant John Dilke HANDLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1590 Private George William HANDSLEY, a 30 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1589 Private Robert Kembla HANSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1534 Acting Sergeant Frederick Charles HARLEY, a 25 year old Draper from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1768 Private Henry William HARRIS, a 26 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1603 Private William Charles HARRIS, a 23 year old Farmer from Forest Gate, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1596 Private Louis Gilbert HARTWELL, a 29 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1917.

1595 Private Harry Thomas HAYES, a 21 year old Labourer from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 October 1919.

1600 Private Albert Edward HEIRDSFIELD, a 23 year old Miner from Inglewood Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1599 Private Leslie HENDERSON, a 33 year old Fitter from North Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

Second Lieutenant Clarence HENRY, a 30 year old Police Magistrate from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1597 Private John Joseph HESSION, a 26 year old Carter from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1598 Private Charles HICK, a 19 year old Miner from Moonmera, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 September 1917.

1591 Private Alexander Essex HOLCOMBE, a 35 year old Bush contractor from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1592 Private William Ernest HORSFIELD, a 24 year old Butcher from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1593 Private Frederick HYNES, a 23 year old Labourer from Cross Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1604 Private George IBBETT, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1770 Private Robert Walter JACK, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1605 Private Samuel Theodore JARRETT, an 18 year old Labourer from Tintenbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1919.

1682 Private Robert William JONES, a 19 year old Baker from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

1608 Private Martin McNally KEANE, a 31 year old Clerk from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1607 Private Israel KENNEDY, a 22 year old Stockman from Eton Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1606 Private Mathew KENNEDY, a 35 year old Groom from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.

1771 Private William KEYES, a 21 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1609 Private Henry KIDD, a 26 year old Labourer from Iredale, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1611 Acting Corporal John Anderson LAING, a 26 year old Fettler from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1613 Private James Joseph LEADOUX, a 24 year old Stockman from Cooparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1616 Private George Albion LEWIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

1773 Private Richard Franklin LEWIS, a 26 year old Hairdresser from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1772 Private Thomas Arthur LEWIS, a 21 year old Engine driver from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1614 Private Arthur Herbert LITTLE, a 22 year old Clerk from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1612 Private William John LONG, a 28 year old Labourer from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1621 Acting Corporal John James MALLON, a 30 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1627 Private Alexander MANN, a 32 year old Cab driver from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

1775 Private Leo Charles MARIENTHAL, a 25 year old Motor mechanic from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 January 1919.

1385 Private Claw MATSON, a 26 year old Hair dresser from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

1625 Private Kenneth Neil McAULAY, a 24 year old Teacher from Chatsworth Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1628 Private William Edward McCANN, a 24 year old Dairyman from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 April 1916.

1618 Private Patrick Charles McCARTHY, a 19 year old Labourer from Rocklea, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1620 Private Patrick McKENNA, a 25 year old Station hand from Moonmera via Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1619 Private Daniel MORGAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1530 T/QMS George Owen MORGAN, a 33 year old Farmer from Mundubbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1777 Private David Henry MORRICE, a 27 year old Station hand from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1776 Private Daniel MORRIS, a 22 year old Labourer from West Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

1629 Private John Joseph NOLAN, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1630 Private Eric Charles NOTLEY, a 20 year old Window dresser from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1631 Private William Francis NOTLEY, a 27 year old Stockman from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1633 Private Harold George Vincent O'CONNOR, a 23 year old Clerk from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1685 Private Richard William O'HALLORAN, a 29 year old Stockman from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1636 Private Albert Charles OLSEN, a 34 year old Joiner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

1635 Private William Oliver OLSEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

1639 Private Albert Edward PAYNE, a 30 year old Settler from Cheondorra, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1643 Private Gerald PEARSON, an 18 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.

1647 Private Christian Adolph PETERSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Rifle Range, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1646 Private George Edward PETERSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Derrymore, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1640 Private Harold William PHILLIPS, an 18 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 December 1919.

1638 Private Ernest Edward POPE, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1642 Private Peter John POTTER, a 28 year old Painter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.

1641 Private Moreton Stafford POULTNEY, a 32 year old Timber getter from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 May 1916.

1644 Private James Robert PROBERT, a 20 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1778 Private John Bournard READ, a 22 year old Labourer from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1648 Private Robert Henry READ, a 23 year old Labourer from Ridgy Creek via Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1651 Private Robert James ROBERTSON, a 22 year old Grazier from Millmerran, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 November 1919.

1649 Private Frederick ROBINS, a 24 year old Labourer from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.

1650 Private George ROBINSON, a 44 year old Sign writer from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1652 Private William John ROGERS, a 22 year old Farmer from Tabragabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1531 Acting Corporal Charles James ROSS, a 21 year old Farmer from Tintenbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1653 Private Sydney RUSSELL, a 23 year old Saw miller from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 March 1920.

1660 Private James SCULLY, a 34 year old Grocer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1654 Private John Phillip Stokes SEALY, a 38 year old Traveller from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1782 Private Walter Ernest SIMMONDS, a 28 year old Rail porter and Barman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

Second Lieutenant David Harold MacLean SINCLAIR, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 April 1917.

1662 Private Stewart Monteith SINCLAIR, a 21 year old Grazier from Surat West, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1780 Private Frederick Thomas SLADEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Richmond River, New South Wales 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1783 Private Alexander Charlton SMITH, a 30 year old Stockman from Grassmere Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1917.

1663 Private Robert John SMITH, a 28 year old Timber getter from Buccan, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1656 Private Tom SMYTHE, a 22 year old Butter packer from Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1781 Private Robert SPREADBOROUGH, a 26 year old Butcher from South Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1784 Private Herbert John SQUIRES, an 18 year old Farmer from Townson, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

1659 Private William Thomas STEEL, an 18 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1655 Private Bernard Clarence STOCKHILL, a 19 year old Stockman from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1661 Private Arthur Richards SUTTON, a 35 year old Horse trainer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1657 Private Bertie SVENSON, a 21 year old Rail cleaner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

1664 Private Gordon Edward TATE, a 19 year old Clerk from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1787 Private Arthur John TAYLOR, a 23 year old Labourer from Delegate River, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1668 Private George Ernest TAYLOR, a 23 year old Farmer from Ravensbourne via Murphy’s Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1786 Private Jack TINSLEY, a 23 year old Fencer from Limpinwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1918.

1666 Private William Herbert Charles TOOHILL, a 22 year old Stockman from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 August 1916.

1665 Private John TOOMEY, a 33 year old Steward from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

1535 Acting Sergeant Robert TRAIL, a 26 year old Farmer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1667 Private Arthur TREHERNE, an 18 year old Motor driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 February 1919.

1785 Private Harold George TURNER, a 25 year old Motor driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1669 Acting Corporal William TURNER, a 32 year old Farmer from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1671 Private Patrick Edmund WALL, a 33 year old Labourer from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1678 Private Walter WEBBER, a 31 year old Freezer from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

1680 Private William Aloysius Hookway WESTON, a 23 year old Clerk from Zillmere, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1679 Private Francis Edmund WHALER, a 32 year old Boot maker from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1674 Private Rupert Kingsley WHITE, a 22 year old Dairy farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1672 Private Moses William WILLIAMS, a 26 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1681 Private John WILSON, a 28 year old Labourer from Pratten, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1676 Private Stanley William WILSON, a 21 year old Stockman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1677 Private William Ernest WOOTEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcements
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2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcements

HMAT A36 Boonah

[From: State Library of NSW, PXE 722/526-527]

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A36 Boonah 22 January 1916.

The HMAT A36 Boonah weighed 5,926 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Boonah was previously a captured German vessel called Melbourne. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 28 March 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

1936 Private George Edward ALBERT, a 22 year old Farmer from Chatsworth Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.

1844 Private Edward ANDERSON, a 25 year old Farmer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1846 Private James ANDERSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Coominya, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 September 1917.

1847 Private Robert Wellesley ARMSTRONG, a 21 year old Farmer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1850 Private Albert BATCHELOR, a 21 year old Labourer from North Pine, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1838 Acting Corporal Cyril John Isaac BEAZLEY, a 22 year old Selector from Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1849 Acting Corporal Edward Marshall BENNETT, a 23 year old Farmer from Leongatha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

1848 Private Thomas John BROWN, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 November 1917.

1840 Acting Corporal Eustace Wardle BURBRIDGE, a 23 year old Dairyman from Greens Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

1860 Private William Joseph CAIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

1852 Private Allan Gray CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Greenmont, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1857 Private Phillip John CARDWELL, a 23 year old Farmer from South Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 October 1917.

1856 Private George CARFOOT, a 19 year old Telephonist from Alderley, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

1851 Private Alfred Rupert CHAUNCY, a 22 year old Stockman from Yarraman Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1859 Private John CHRISTISON, a 21 year old Baker from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1945 Private Fergus John CLARKE, an 18 year old Barman from Taroom, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 October 1917.

1853 Private Hubert CLIFFORD, a 42 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1854 Private Frank COLE, a 21 year old Horse driver from Baree, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 October 1918.

1947 Private Mortimer Egbert James CONNOLLY, an 18 year old Drover from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

1855 Private Walter Ernest COOPER, a 20 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

1858 Private Ken Stewart CRANSTON, a 19 year old Iron worker from Hillside estate, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1863 Private Vincent Gower DAVIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1861 Private Bertie DENT, a 24 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 March 1919.

1865 Private Bernard DOCKERY, a 28 year old Labourer from Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 July 1919.

1862 Private George DOYLE, a 22 year old Labourer from Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1864 Private Matthew Andrew DRUMMOND, a 26 year old Grazier from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1867 Private Patrick FITZPATRICK, a 23 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

1869 Private Edward Patrick FLANNERY, a 35 year old Stockman from Booval, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1868 Private Michael FLYNN, a 26 year old Carter from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

1866 Private Francis Stuart FORSYTH, a 26 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

1839 Acting Corporal Alexander GOODWIN, a 23 year old Stockman from Marloo Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 22 February 1919.

1872 Private James Griffen GORMAN, a 27 year old Labourer from Rockingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1937 Private Walter Joseph Edward GRIDLEY, a 21 year old Sawyer from Eumundi, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 July 1918.

1871 Private Archibald Ambrose Mathew GUNN, a 20 year old Clerk from Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 February 1917.

1877 Private Harry HANSEN, a 24 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1876 Private Ivor Henry HICKS, a 23 year old Selector from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 September 1918.

1874 Private Aubrey HUNT, a 21 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.

1939 Private William Wallace INNES, a 19 year old Farmer from Northgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1878 Private Stuart Harold JONES, a 27 year old Farmer from Mooball, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 April 1919.

1879 Private Nat KING, a 23 year old Shop helper from Meringandan, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

1884 Private Frederick Arthur LAPWORTH, a 26 year old Striker from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1880 Private Albert Leslie LAWTON, a 23 year old Butcher from Surat, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1881 Private John LEMON, an 18 year old Farmer from Greenmont, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1938 Private George LEWIN, a 25 year old Stockman from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 February 1919.

1882 Private Thomas Robert LIPP, an 18 year old Cheese maker from Greenmont, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1883 Private Ivan LUCAS, an 18 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1888 Private Robert Heatley MacLENNAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Greenmont, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1886 Private John Edward MADDEN, a 30 year old Stockman from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1889 Private Thomas Joseph MANNING, a 21 year old Station hand from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1944 Private William Henry MARSH, a 23 year old Teamster from Chermside, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1885 Private Thomas MARTIN, a 32 year old Labourer from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1890 Acting Corporal George Alfred MASLEN, a 24 year old Drover from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1896 Private Edward James McDONNELL, a 23 year old Trainer from Yelarbon, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1893 Acting Corporal Reginald Wellington MILLETT, a 24 year old Farmer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.

1940 Private Joseph Garfield MILLIGAN, a 26 year old Cab driver from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1895 Private Edgar MOORE, a 24 year old Labourer from Charter Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1891 Private Varelso Clinton Norford MORLEY, an 18 year old Bullock driver from Yuelba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

Second Lieutenant James McLaren MORRIS, a 28 year old Bank clerk from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1898 Private Norman George NAPIER, a 21 year old Grocer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

1899 Private John Patrick NEWMAN, a 22 year old Bus driver from North Ward, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 17 December 1919.

1897 Private Walter NOLAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 October 1919.

1900 Private Frank Robert Warland OSBORNE, a 19 year old Planter Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 June 1917.

1901 Private Osman Gladstone Waldeman PAGE, a 31 year old Trainer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1905 Private George Alfred PEARSON, a 44 year old Quarryman from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1906 Private Cyril Stephen PETTY, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Bororen, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

1902 Private William Alexander PHYTHIAN, a 26 year old Shearer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.

1904 Private Bernard George PLUMMER, a 19 year old Farmer from Palmers Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1903 Private Vincent Sylvester PLUMMER, a 20 year old Tailors apprentice from Palmers Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1942 Private Samuel REID, a 31 year old Labourer from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1910 Private Harry RIDLEY, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 March 1919.

1908 Private Arthur John RIXON, a 28 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 January 1918.

1912 Private Samuel Ross ROBERTS, a 25 year old Miner from Nebo, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 January 1917.

1907 Private Horace Albert ROBEY, a 29 year old Miner from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 May 1919.

1932 Private William Henry ROSS, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

1911 Private Louis Gordon Tackey ROWBOTHAM, a 25 year old Labourer from Bolton Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1909 Private Charles RYDER, a 27 year old Labourer from Yetman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1915 Private Frederick SCOTT, a 31 year old Manager from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 September 1917.

1842 Private Charles Crabb SHAND, an 18 year old Warehouse man from Hilltop, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

1843 Private William Crabb SHAND, an 18 year old Carpenter from Hilltop, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.

1917 Private Luther SHAW, a 21 year old Miner from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1919 Private William Alfred SHAW, a 28 year old Labourer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1841 Temporary Quartermaster Sergeant Horace Thomas SMILES, a 28 year old Grazier from Maxmelton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 July 1919.

1916 Private Henry Dennis SMITH, a 25 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1934 Private Peter Thomas James SMITH, a 22 year old Grazier from Wallumbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1914 Private Harry SNELL, a 39 year old Teamster from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1913 Private Vivian Ralph STORY, a 22 year old Labourer from Mt Perry, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1933 Private Robert George STOWER, a 21 year old Selector from Wallumbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

1918 Private John SUTTON, a 33 year old Labourer from Yetman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.

1920 Private George Albert TAYLOR, a 40 year old Labourer from Jackson, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.

1921 Private Clarence Gordon VARDY, a 24 year old Labourer from South Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1922 Private William Thomas VICKERS, a 26 year old Farmer from Millmeran via Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1837 Acting Sergeant Maurice John WADDELL, a 19 year old Civil servant from Two Mile, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1930 Private Frank WALL, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.

1943 Private Frank Thomas WALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1929 Private James WALL, a 36 year old Labourer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1946 Private Frederick Michael WALSH, a 19 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1927 Private Norman Edward WEEKES, a 21 year old Stockman from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.

1928 Private Arthur George WELCH, a 21 year old Clerk GPO from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

1926 Private Patrick Stephen WHELAN, a 36 year old Boot maker / Labourer from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

1924 Private Henry WILKINSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Baree, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 September 1917.

1923 Private Adolph WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Stockman from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1935 Private Arthur Lynne WILLIAMS, a 32 year old Grazier from Sandalwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 August 1919.

1925 Private William Ernest WINTERTON, an 18 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

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

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