2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements

[From: AWM P01843.001]

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 20 August 1915.

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

 

1079 Private Percival ALDIS, a 23 year old Labourer from Acacia Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1080 Private Matthew ANGUS, a 34 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

 

1082 Private Allan BALDWIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Millaa via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1083 Private John James BOYLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 January 1917.

 

1085 Private Harold CHESTER, a 21 year old Stockman from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

1084 Private Henry CORNELIUS, a 28 year old Labourer from Willunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1088 Private Robert Hunsley DEAKIN, a 21 year old Station hand from Bellthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1089 Private Edward DEDMAN, a 35 year old Miner from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

1113 Signaller Arthur Sennott DILLON, a 22 year old Cordial manufacturer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

1127 Signaller John Walter DONNELLY, a 31 year old Telegraph operator from Wireless House Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1086 Private Abel DOUPAIN, a 23 year old Shearer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

1090 Private Charles Edward DUFF, a 22 year old Stockman from Channing, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

1114 Private Patrick DUFFY, a 20 year old Butcher from McLean, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1126 Signaller Ernest Henry ETHERIDGE, a 28 year old Book keeper from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

 

1103 Private Samuel FELSCHOW, a 22 year old Sawyer from Moolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

1087 Private Henry Morford GARDNER, a 20 year old Farmer from Teal Flat, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1078 Private Frank GERAHTY, a 28 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1125 Private Francis Edmund GILLHAM, a 22 year old Station overseer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1092 Private Charles Daniel GORMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1091 Private Frederick Wallace GRAU, an 18 year old Labourer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

 

1094 Private Norman HANSLOW, a 24 year old Labourer from Newtown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 April 1917.

1095 Private Frank HIGGINS, a 24 year old Coach driver from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

 

1124 Private William Neilson Leslie JACK, a 20 year old Stockman from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 October 1917.

1096 Private Edward George JARMAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

1097 Private Eric James Brisby KELMAN, a 29 year old Station hand from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1099 Private William Reginald LAHIFF, a 26 year old Selector from Fat Hen Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1100 Private Stanley Colin LARKIN, a 19 year old Farmer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 October 1918.

1098 Private Michael Francis LIDDY, a 33 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1093 Private Jack Stewart LIPSCOMB, a 23 year old Station overseer from Bank of Australasia, Napier, New Zealand. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

Captain Whitmore Charles LOGAN, a 33 year old Farmer from Forest Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

1102 Private Patrick Francis McALONAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1077 Private James McBRIDE, a 20 year old Station hand from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1105 Private Henry Abraham McLEAN, a 26 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 December 1915.

1106 Private Henry Weston McLEAN, a 22 year old Farm hand from Hoya via Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

1107 Private Colin Hugh McWHINNEY, a 21 year old Station hand from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1104 Private William MEARS, a 26 year old Engine driver from Hamilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1076 Private Alfred MORRIS, a 28 year old Miner from Watsonville via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1109 Private George Norman NESBIT, a 26 year old Jockey from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1108 Private Henry George Ezra NEWLOVE, a 23 year old Farm hand from Maroon, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 April 1918.

1101 Private William Henry NUGENT, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Wangat, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1111 Private Edward PETERSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Port Douglas, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 November 1915.

1112 Acting Corporal Jack PHILLIPS, a 21 year old Station hand from Wyong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 July 1919.

1110 Private David Llewellyn PRICE, a 28 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

 

1116 Private Norman SMITH, a 27 year old Fireman from Koolan River via Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1115 Private Frederick George SPENCER, a 21 year old Farmer from Palmers Channel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1118 Private Edward SULLIVAN, a 38 year old Station hand from Tangorin, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

1119 Private Robert THOMPSON, a 44 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

 

1120 Private William VALENTINE, a 24 year old Stockman from Quambatook, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

1117 Private Albert Stuart WALLACE, a 22 year old Labourer from Booval, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

1122 Private William Henry WATERS, a 30 year old Station hand from Hawksburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1121 Private Archibald James WATT, a 21 year old Farmer from Home Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 December 1915.

1128 Acting Sergeant George Henry WEEDMAN, a 24 year old Draughtsman from Lutwyche, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

1123 Private Francis Melbourne ZILLMAN, an 18 year old Fence contractor from Lisson Grove Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 April 1918.

 

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2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier;

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

1151 Private Frederick William AMBROSE, a 31 year old Hairdresser from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

 

1152 Private William BEGG, a 21 year old Station hand from Springsure, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1153 Private Arthur BEIKOFF, a 30 year old Labourer from Thinoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

Captain Simon Bernard BOLAND, a 39 year old Clerk from QR Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

1154 Private Stephen James BROWN, a 22 year old Labourer from Goolmangar via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1156 Private Sydney BROWN, a 24 year old Labourer from Lismore, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.

1168 Private Frederick BRUNTON, a 26 year old Carpenter from Ascot, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1155 Private William John DAVIES, an 18 year old Butcher from Edmonton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 December 1917.

1158 Private James Frederick DOYLE, a 28 year old Labourer from Wallumbilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1157 Private James DUCROT, a 27 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

 

1159 Private David EASSON, a 25 year old Farmer from Pretty Gully, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1160 Private William ELLIOTT, a 22 year old Farmer from Empireville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 July 1918.

 

1161 Private Archibald Duncan FINDLAY, a 26 year old Miner from Ruby Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1162 Private Francis Walter Bertie FIRTH, a 27 year old Shearer from Pilliga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1164 Private George Cuppage FOUNTAIN, a 19 year old Labourer from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1191 Private Francis GILLESPIE, a 39 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1165 Private Ernest Oscar GILSHENEN, a 23 year old Shearer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1166 Private Peter HANSEN, a 32 year old Labourer from Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.

1189 Private Archibald Douglas HARRIS, a 31 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 May 1919.

1167 Private Augustus Hamilton Farah HICKEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Janowane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1169 Private Robert Balford JACKSON, a 35 year old Miner from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1170 Private James Alexander JAMIESON, a 28 year old Farmer from Home Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1171 Acting Corporal Percy Gordon JONES, a 24 year old Stockman from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1173 Private Robert Stewart KERR, a 19 year old Stockrider from South Brisbane, Queensland West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

 

1174 Private Albert LAWSON, a 33 year old Miner from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1175 Private Alfred Thomas LEATCH, an 18 year old Farmer from Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 3 March 1916.

1198 Private Arthur LEWIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Georgetown, North Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.

1176 Private John Frederick LOW, a 23 year old Farmer from Mooloolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1201 Private Patrick Joseph LYNAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Greenhill, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1177 Private Morton William LYNCH, a 30 year old Blacksmith from Monkland via Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

1178 Private Vivian Yorke MacKIE, a 21 year old Stockman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1187 Private Thomas Fraser MacPHERSEN, a 37 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1180 Private William James Soper Searl MARSHALL, a 25 year old Labourer from Wetheron via Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.

1179 Private Alfred Robertson MATHER, a 20 year old Labourer from Myall Plains Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1186 Acting Sergeant Edward Eugene McNULTY, a 37 year old Clerk from Thursday Island, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

1181 Private Alfred William MILLER, a 25 year old Grocer from Newrybar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1185 Private Frederick Raymond MOORE, a 20 year old Labourer from Queens Park via North Rockingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1182 Private Joseph Andrew MORGAN, a 21 year old Stockman from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 August 1916.

1192 Signaller Kenneth Raymond MOTTERSHEAD, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.

1184 Private William Adamson MOWAT, a 36 year old Stockman from Yarraman Creek Brisbane Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

1183 Private Andrew MURRAY, a 27 year old Carrier from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1200 Private Charles Douglas NASH, a 23 24 year old Labourer Recruiting from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales / Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1188 Acting Corporal William Louis NASH, a 24 year old Farm hand from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1190 Private Richard NICHOLLS, a 21 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

1194 Private Robert Nelson PETTIT, a 33 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1163 Private Arthur PITTS, a 21 year old Labourer from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

1193 Private James Arthur PRESTIDGE, a 21 year old Labourer from Miriam Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1202 Private James Felix REGAN, a 34 year old Horse driver from Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1172 Acting Corporal Malcolm Humphrey SHAND, a 20 year old Engineer from Hilltop, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1195 Private Harry SMITH, a 27 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1196 Private Norman Alexander SMITH, a 22 year old Stockman from Fairymeadow, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1200A Private James SNELL, a 28 year old Horse breaker from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 August 1915.

 

1197 Private Charles John VALLIS, a 34 year old Miner from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

1199 Private Wallace WEBSTER, a 39 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

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2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire 1 September 1915.

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

 

1230 Private William ALEXANDER, a 22 year old Labourer from Columboola, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1232 Private Harry Edward ANDERSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1229 Private Frank ANSELL, a 42 year old Labourer from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

1231 Private Douglas Grey Willes ARGUIMBAU, a 36 year old Bookkeeper from Rose Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

 

1233 Private George Prichard BALL, a 25 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

1234 Private Emmel BRAY, a 21 year old Drover from Channan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1236 Signaller James Henry CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Book keeper from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1235 Private Ronald James CHIBNALL, a 19 year old Labourer from Middleton, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1237 Private John COMAN, a 30 year old Farrier from Moruya, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1238 Private Henry COLLINGWOOD, a 43 year old Farrier from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1239 Private James Robert DAVIDSON, a 25 year old Cattle dealer from Jimboomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1241 Private John Marie Cornelius De RAADT, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1915.

1274 Private Thomas Peirnaro DOWNEY, a 28 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1240 Private Jeremiah James DWYER, a 25 year old Drover from Melville, Mullaley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 June 1916.

Lieutenant Paul Leonard ELWELL, a 34 year old Station Manager from Elwell, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.

 

1228 Acting Corporal Percy FREEMAN, a 22 year old Fireman from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1242 Private Henry James GILL, a 20 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1243 Private James Patrick GILLIGAN, a 26 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1245 Private James HARKIN, a 25 year old Stockman from Walter Hall, Mount Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 28 December 1917.

1226 Acting Sergeant Victor Eugene HEALY, a 36 year old Groom from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1244 Private Fenton Eric HEDLEY, a 31 year old Mechanic from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1246 Private Lindsay James HENDERSON, a 25 year old Grazier from Jimboomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1248 Private John KELSALL, a 24 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 November 1917.

1227 Acting Corporal Alfred Charles KIRK, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

1247 Private Eden KNALL, a 22 year old Labourer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 January 1917.

 

1250 Private Clarence Dudley LEWIS, an 18 year old Drover from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 1 January 1920.

1249 Private James Charles LONG, an 18 year old Station hand from Kedron Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

1254 Private Reginald Patrick McCARTHY, a 27 year old Painter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1252 Private John Gillis McDONALD, a 25 year old Labourer from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1251 Private David McKENZIE, a 30 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1255 Private Peter Hamilton McMAHON, a 37 year old Shearer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1253 Private George Robert MILLER, a 29 year old Labourer from Cooran, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

1256 Private James NALTY, a 32 year old Labourer from Emerald, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1257 Private Patrick NORRIS, a 21 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1275 Private Richard Charles OSWIN, a 20 year old Miner from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

1258 Private John PARKER, an 18 year old Carpenter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1263 Private Roland Walter PARRISH, an 18 year old Clerk from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1262 Private John Charles PERKINS, a 19 year old Labourer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1261 Private Thomas Albert PERKINS, a 24 year old Farmer from Channon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

1259 Private John Fels PIGRAM, a 24 year old Scalper from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1260 Private Albert POUNTNEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Sandy Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1265 Private Alfred Charles RADNEDGE, a 25 year old Shearer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1264 Private Joseph Ward REDWOOD, a 39 year old Engineer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

 

1267 Private Richard Amos SHIRE, a 22 year old Labourer from Purga via Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1271 Private Michael SIMONSEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Surry Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1269 Private James Henderson SMELLIE, a 26 year old Bookkeeper from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1266 Private James SOMMERVILLE, a 30 year old Farm hand from Redcliffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 10 April 1917.

1268 Private Joseph STANLEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1270 Private Edward James STEWART, a 30 year old Bookkeeper from stated to be Mt Morgan. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

 

1272 Private Jack Stanley TERRY, a 22 year old Overseer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

1273 Private Joseph Rule TYSOE, a 21 year old Labourer from Orange Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1276 Private Henry James WATT, a 24 year old Butcher from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1277 Private William John WILSON, a 21 year old Stockman from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

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

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The First Battle of Gaza

Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917

6th Light Horse Regiment, War Diary Account

6th Light Horse Regiment, War Diary Account.

The following is a transcription of the Account from the War Diary of the 6th Light Horse Regiment detailing its role at the First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917.

Shunnar, 25 March 1917

Regiment marched out from Shunnar at 0230 and bivouacked at Deir el Belah 1000. Strength marching out 22 Officers, 426 Other Ranks and 519 horses.


Gaza, 26 March 1917

Marched out from Belah to Gaza 0300 with Brigade. 2 Squadrons were in reserve to 5th and 7th Light Horse Regiments north east of Gaza. 3 Troops under Major Cross and 1 Troop with Lieutenant Hardy were detailed to delay enemy reinforcements arriving by beach route. 1 Troops cleared Beit Hanun at 1230. "A" and "B" Squadrons under Major White formed an outpost line at eastern sandhills to beach, a distance of about 4 miles, protecting Brigade from rear.


Deir el Belah 27 March 1917

Left Gaza 2400 and marched in to Belah arriving there 0730 on 27 March 1917, watered and rode out to bivouac about 1 mile from old bivouac, remained here all day and again watered in bivouac for night about 1 mile away in good feed country. No casualties.

War Diaries

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Further Reading:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

The First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917

The First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917, Allied Forces, Roll of Honour

The Palestine Campaign, 1917 - 1918

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Citation: The First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917, 6th Light Horse Regiment, War Diary Account

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2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements

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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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 10:38 AM EAST

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