Topic: AIF - 1B - 3 LHR
3rd LHR, AIF
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
HMAT A68 Anchises
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A68 Anchises 16 March 1916.
The HMAT A68 Anchises weighed 10,046 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 12 October 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
2144 Private John Hansworth ADAMS, a 37 year old Fitter from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.
2145 Private Arthur Bernard AHRENS, a 21 year old Wheelwright from Bright, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2146 Private Warren BACK, a 26 year old Labourer from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2147 Private Ernest BAHR, a 22 year old Labourer from Kingswood Nth, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2148 Private Frederick William BAKER, a 24 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 June 1919.
2149 Private Newtown BAKER, a 32 year old Blacksmith from Cowell, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 October 1916.
2150 Private William Alfred BARRY, a 29 year old Tinsmith from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2151 Private Andrew Richard BARTOLOMACUS, an 18 year old Clerk from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2152 Private Robert Reed BARTOLOMACUS, a 21 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2153 Private Erik BERG, a 27 year old Electric linesman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1917.
2240 Private John Robert BIGLANDS, a 28 year old Driver from Montpelier, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 February 1917.
2154 Private Albert William BIVAND, an 18 year old Station hand from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 April 1916.
2157 Private Robert Harold BOTTOMLEY, a 20 year old Baker from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2155 Private Stanley Clifford BRICE, a 19 year old Horseman from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2158 Private John Percival CARLSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Glenville, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2159 Private Charles CARTER, an 18 year old Steward from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
2160 Private William Cuthbert CHARLTON, a 22 year old Station hand from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
2161 Private William James COLLINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Yongala, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.
2162 Private Walter Edward COTTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
2163 Private Percy Robert COWARD, an 18 year old Station hand from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.
2164 Private Andrew John CROCKER, a 25 year old Fireman SAR from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2165 Private Sydney CROOK, a 40 year old Bricklayer from Hawthorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1917.
2166 Private Walter Henry CROZIER, a 32 year old Bank Clerk from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2167 Private Geoffrey Ivan CUMMINGS, a 20 year old Labourer from Black Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.
2169 Private William George DAWSON, a 24 year old Driver from Portland, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2170 Private David DOUGLAS, a 28 year old Fireman SAR from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 October 1917.
2171 Private Alfred DRAPER, a 28 year old Stockman from Alice Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2139 Acting Corporal Reginald Roy ELLIS, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 April 1918.
2172 Private William Vignols ENGLAND, a 22 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2173 Private William Hamilton FAIRLIE, a 22 year old Painter from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2174 Private John Thomas FITZGERALD, a 29 year old Labourer from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
2175 Private Peter Coleman FITZGERALD, a 19 year old Labourer from Paratoo, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
2176 Private John Francis FITZSIMMONS, a 29 year old Station manager from Gladstone, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2177 Private Charles GARVIE, a 33 year old Spiker SAR from Paddington, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2178 Private Theodore Alfred GEORGE, an 18 year old Labourer from Edithburgh, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
2180 Private Walter James GOWER, a 24 year old Policeman from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2181 Private Reginald HAMMER, a 21 year old Labourer from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2246 Private Frederick HANLEY, a 40 year old Station manager from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2182 Private Claude Mugridge HARRIS, a 25 year old Stockman from Penong, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2183 Private Morgan Jack HARRIS, a 19 year old Labourer from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
Second Lieutenant Albertus Charles HAYWARD, a 35 year old Station manager from Morgan, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
2184 Private Albert Benno HEINZE, a 23 year old Painter from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
2185 Private Thomas HENLEY, a 24 year old Baker from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
2186 Private Randolph Arthur HOCKLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2140 Acting Corporal Percival Horace HOCKRIDGE, a 29 year old Clerk from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
2187 Private Thomas William HURRELL, a 41 year old Labourer from Sheringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2188 Private Edwin HUTCHENS, a 21 year old Labourer from Woodside, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2239 Private Robert Hutchinson JEFFRIES aka Francis John WILLMOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Black Forest, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2190 Private William Harold JOHNSON, a 24 year old Farm hand from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2189 Private Arthur John JOHNSTON, a 32 year old Chainman from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 7 June 1916.
2191 Private Hugh Cameron KENNEDY, a 36 year old Station hand from Nutooroo Cockburn, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2192 Private John KENNEDY, a 25 year old Boot maker from Quorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2193 Private Lewis Leonard KOCH, a 21 year old Rail porter from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
2241 Acting Corporal James Robert Beattie LOVE, a 26 year old Missionary from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2195 Private Sydney Roy LOVELL, a 20 year old Farmer from Cheltenham, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
2196 Private Carl Friedreich LUBCKE, a 24 year old Farmer from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
2141 Private John Daniel LUDVIGSEN, a 31 year old Labourer from Pompoota via Murray Bridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2197 Private William Charles MALCOLM, an 18 year old Fruit grower from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
2136 Acting Sergeant Roy Thomas McBRIDE, a 26 year old Squatter from Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.
2203 Private Reginald Joseph McCULLOUGH, a 28 year old Labourer / Driver from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 30 December 1919.
2198 Private Albert Andrew MESECKE, a 21 year old Station hand from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2199 Private Edwin John MILDE, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Rosepark, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2200 Private William MILLINGTON, a 26 year old Labourer from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
2201 Private Alexander James MURRAY, a 21 year old Farm hand from Penong, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2204 Private George Alfred NETHERCOTT, a 38 year old Labourer from Sth Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
2206 Private William Norman O'NEIL, a 24 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2205 Private Terence Joseph O'NEILL, a 19 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
2207 Private Thomas Tait PARK, a 26 year old Driver from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2248 Private Harold PASCOE, a 22 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
2208 Private Frank PEARSON, a 23 year old Driver from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2209 Private Clarence Albert PEDLER, an 18 year old Labourer from Salisbury, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
2210 Private William PILE, a 33 year old Wool classer from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 November 1917.
2211 Private Leslie Clarence PILLER, a 19 year old Machinist from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2242 Private Thomas Henry PRIEST, a 21 year old Station hand from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2212 Private Andrew James PRIOR, a 29 year old Labourer from Worlds End, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.
2213 Private Charles William PUDNEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2214 Private Linley Albert RANDELL, a 21 year old Electrician from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
2137 Acting Sergeant Tom RANDLE, a 28 year old Stockman from Rosepark, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2215 Private Thomas RAWLINGS, a 22 year old Labourer from Hope Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
2216 Private John Ernest RICHARDS, a 27 year old Labourer from Balranald, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2142 Acting Corporal Bevys RICHENS, a 31 year old Labourer from Hill Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
2217 Private Robert Hugh RICKETTS, a 33 year old Foreman from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2138 Acting Sergeant Frank Scott ROBERTSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2063 Private Arthur Sydney Lancelot ROSE, a 25 year old Stable owner from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2219 Private William Henry SANDFORD, a 31 year old Boundary rider from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.
2220 Private Edgar Harold SCRUBY, a 29 year old Farmer from Lake Wangary, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2221 Private Percy Reginald SHACKLEFORD, a 22 year old Bricklayer from Kilkenny, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2222 Private James Thomas SHEEHAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Kingston, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
2223 Private Arthur Claude SHEPHERD, a 19 year old Farmer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2225 Private John Archibald Haliday SINCLAIR, a 19 year old Carpenter from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.
2226 Private Douglas Egbert SPRIGG, a 24 year old Missionary from Warratta Vale, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.
2243 Private William Hugh TANNER, a 27 year old Station manager from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2227 Private Claude Newman THOMPSON, a 22 year old Sheep farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
2228 Private Arnold Thomas TIVER, an 18 year old Wheelwright from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2229 Private Thomas Ernest TREGILGAS, a 30 year old Blacksmith from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2230 Private Henry Herbert TURNER, a 32 year old Labourer from Solomon Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
Second Lieutenant Kenneth Ernest VAUGHAN, a 30 year old Mechanic from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 March 1918.
2231 Private William John WALTER, a 27 year old Rail porter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 March 1919.
2232 Private Cecil John WARDEN, a 21 year old Driver from Cheltenham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.
2233 Private Kenneth Harold WARREN, a 24 year old Teacher from Lakeside, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2234 Private John Robert WAYLAND, a 25 year old Plumber from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2237 Private Reginald Godfrey WILKINSON, an 18 year old Printer from Bordertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2238 Private Douglas Gordon WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2143 Acting Corporal Donald Phillip Tullie WOLLASTON, a 20 year old Clerk from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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Further Reading:
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement