3rd LHR, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements Kyarra Group

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements Kyarra Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 20 August 1915.

The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 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

 

1228 Private William Benjamin BARLOW, a 33 year old Labourer from Flinders Island, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

1229 Private Harold Alfred BURRILL, a 23 year old Driver from Oatlands, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

1230 Private Charles Alfred BUTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Ringarooma, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1231 Private George Henry BUTT, a 27 year old Farmer from Ringarooma, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

1240 Private Frederick Valentine FINLAYSON, a 20 year old Carpenter from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1239 Private Willford GRIFFITHS, a 22 year old Iron worker from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1233 Private Horace Benjamin GRUBB, a 20 year old Draper from Sandy Bay, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

1234 Private William Wiltshire HAMENCE, a 33 year old Cook & Baker from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1236 Private Samuel Edward HOUSTON, a 26 year old Labourer from Mowbray, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

1237 Private William James HOUSTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

1238 Private Joseph Frederick O'DOHERTY, a 19 year old Clerk from Battery Pt, Tasmania. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

 

1235 Private Robert Ascot Vale PETERS, a 21 year old Driver from Mowbray, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

 

1195 Private John William SAUNDERS, a 31 year old Mill hand Farmer from Green Park, Victoria Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

1202 Private William Potts STEWART, a 30 year old Miner from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements Morea Group

RMS Morea

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements Morea  Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board RMS Morea 26 August 1915.

The RMS Morea weighed 10,890 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. 

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

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

1226 Private Alan BAKER, a 21 year old Upholsterer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1171 Private Otto William BEHRENS, a 35 year old Labourer from Jerusalem, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1227 Private Thomas Augustus BROUGHTON, a 20 year old Driver from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1214 Private Leonard Herbert James BURDON, a 24 year old Painter from Kingscote, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1919.

 

1173 Private Alfred CAMERON, a 24 year old Labourer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1176 Private Arthur William CARLIER, a 21 year old Miner from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1174 Acting Sergeant Albert Reginald CHAPMAN, a 37 year old Station hand from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 5 March 1919.

1175 Private Thomas George CHILDS, a 23 year old Barman from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1232 Private Christopher Patrick CONNORS, a 28 year old Labourer from East Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1208 Private Ernest John Hiscock COOMBE, a 20 year old Grocer from Stepney, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

 

1178 Private Augustus Frederick DONHARDT, an 18 year old Farmer from Boolaroo Centre, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1179 Private John Lawrence DONNELEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1215 Private Casper DOSSEN-BACH, a 27 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1183 Private Alexander John Elijah GEERE, an 18 year old Plasterer from Marysville, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

1182 Private Eugene Harry GREGORY, an 18 year old Labourer from Morchard, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1181 Private Vernon Cameron GREGORY, a 19 year old Labourer from Morchard, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

 

1125 Private William HAMMOND, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1184 Private William HAVEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Kilkenny, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1186 Private Charles Ernest HEFFERMAN, a 36 year old Labourer from Portland, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1185 Private Arthur Samuel HOBART, an 18 year old Labourer from North Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1212 Private Denis HUGHES, a 22 year old Barman from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1287 Private Robert Clair JONES, a 21 year old Clerk from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1188 Private Albert Christopher KARCLER, a 20 year old Labourer from Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1189 Private John Vincent KELLY, an 18 year old Reader from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

 

1213 Private Claude Percival LEAN, a 30 year old Clerk from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

1190 Private William Robert LOVELL, a 30 year old Farmer from Middleton, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1106 Private Daniel Stanley MORGAN, a 27 year old Boundary rider from Coulta via Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

542 Private Ernest Walter MURLEY, a 25 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1192 Private William Clement PARSONS, a 28 year old Teamster from Hawker, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1211 Private Leslie James PETHERICK, an 18 year old Labourer from Marrabel, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1193 Private Leonard William PRITCHARD, a 20 year old Labourer from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

977 Private Thomas James RICKETTS, a 35 year old Farmer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1196 Private Walter Reginald SAMPSON, a 32 year old Painter from Dulwich, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1194 Private Ernest SAUNDERS, a 20 year old Labourer from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1197 Private Frederick John SPARRE, a 25 year old Labourer from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1198 Private Thomas Francis SPURLING, an 18 year old Shop worker from Gladstone, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1201 Private Walter James STEPHENS, a 23 year old Labourer from Dulwich, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

Lieutenant Malcolm STEVENSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1204 Private Oswald Clifford TESTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1203 Private Leslie Sydney TRENAMAN, a 26 year old Farmer from Auburn East, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.

 

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements Star of England Group

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcements Kyarra Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A15 Star Of England 21 September 1915.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

1252 Private Edward John ABBOTT, a 28 year old Colt Breaker from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1299 Private Harold ANTHONY, a 24 year old Station hand from Cilviethy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1251 Acting Corporal William Thomas ANTHONY, a 26 year old Station Storekeeper from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 August 1917.

 

1297 Private William James BAKER, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

1253 Private Leslie BUCKLEY, a 32 year old Clerk from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1255 Private Emil John Hamilton CLARKE, a 23 year old Bank Clerk Bank manager from Myrtle Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 15 April 1917.

1257 Private Alexander Fell COGAN, a 28 year old Labourer from North Kilkan, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1259 Private Valentine DARK, a 34 year old Blacksmith from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1294 Private Guss DOHERTY, a 28 year old Miner from Bowden, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

1295 Private Frederick Charles FRANCOM, a 21 year old Labourer from Lyrup, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

1263 Private William Douglas HALLIDAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Smithfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1296 Private Harold George HANTON, a 21 year old Labourer from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1262 Private William Joseph HEFFERNAN, a 29 year old Stockman from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

1290 Private Thomas William JOSEPH, a 43 year old Groom from Largs Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1285 Acting Lance Corporal Francis William JOSEPHS, a 31 year old Labourer from Bute, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1293 Private George Edward JOSEPHS, a 24 year old Rail porter from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1299A Private Robert Malcolm JOSEPHS, a 19 year old Labourer from Mt Bryan, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1298 Private Tovio James KALLIO, a 21 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1291 Private James Edward KEANE, a 28 year old Labourer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

 

1292 Private Barton LAWRENCE, a 32 year old Plasterer from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1268 Private Edwin Charles LEMON, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

 

1266 Private Michael McGRATH, a 22 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1269 Private Peter Joseph McNAMARA, a 20 year old Shoe smith from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1271 Private Joseph Charles MERRITT, a 22 year old Labourer from Mannum, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 October 1918.

1267 Private Leslie Richard MERRITT, an 18 year old Labourer from Mannum, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1272 Private Leonard Cavanagh NORRIS, a 22 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

 

1273 Private William PYNN, a 31 year old Jockey from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

1276 Private Lloyd William REGAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Warooka, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.

1274 Private Francis James REILLY, a 22 year old Horse driver from O'Halloran Street, Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

1277 Private Gordon Archer SHAW, a 22 year old Stockman from Pentland, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1278 Private John Bernard SIMS, a 28 year old Labourer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1286 Private William Henry SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Mirboo, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1275 Private Thomas Henry Alphonsus SPENCER aka Jack RUSSELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Nth, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war , 28 March 1919.

1279 Private Adolphus SUPPLE, a 23 year old Butcher from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

Lieutenant Bertie WARREN, a 32 year old Colt breaker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1917.

1284 Private Stanley William WEEKS, a 19 year old Labourer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1289 Private William Horace WELLS, a 20 year old Labourer from Mannum, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

1288 Private John Daniel WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Horse driver from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1283 Private Richard James WILSON, a 31 year old Colt breaker from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 November 1917.

 

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements Makarini Group

SS Makarini

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcements Makarini Group, embarked from Melbourne, Vic on board SS Makarini 15 September 1915.

The SS Makarini weighed 10,624 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by G.D.Tyser & Co, London. Accommodation for 750-steerage class passengers. Built by Workman, Clark & Co, Belfast, she was launched on 3rd Feb.1912. In 1914 Tyser's was taken over by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line (Port Line) and she was renamed SS Port Nicholson. Mined and sunk 15 miles West of Dunkirk 15 January1917. [Great Passenger Ships of the World by Arnold Kludas, vol.1, ISBN 0-85059-174-0, which contains a photo of the ship] [Merchant Fleets by Duncan Haws, vol. 21, Port Line]

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

 

1306 Private Robert Cedric ALLWRIGHT, a 20 year old Farmer from Rathmore Hollow Tree, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1307 Private Theodore Thomas AUSTIN, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

 

1308 Private Thomas Arthur BAILEY, a 26 year old Blacksmith from New Norfolk, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1310 Private Charles Robert CALLOW, a 20 year old Pot presser from Deloraine, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1309 Private Albert Victor CHRISTIE, a 22 year old Grocer from Leehan East, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1311 Private Walter James CLARKE, a 23 year old Farmer from Torraine, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

 

1313 Private Colin Robert HARDY, a 21 year old Farm hand from Malua, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1315 Private Edward Thomas HARVEY, an 18 year old Farm worker from West Kentish, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1314 Private Frank HITCHENS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Cressy, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

1312 Private Charles HORN, a 21 year old Groom from High Peak, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1316 Private Cyril Lance NEWITT, an 18 year old Butcher from Beaconsfield, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1320 Private Alfred Stanley ROBINS, a 23 year old Butcher from N/R. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

1317 Private Bert William ROBINSON, a 26 year old Farmer from New River, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1318 Private Edward Horace TRAVERS, an 18 year old Labourer from Derwent Park, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Demobilised, 16 October 1919.

 

1319 Private Herbert Alexander WARD, a 27 year old Stockman from Glenorchy, Tasmania. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

 

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements Ballarat 14 September 1915 Group

HMAT A70 Ballarat

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcements Ballarat 14 September 1915 Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A70 Ballarat 14 September 1915.

The HMAT A70 Ballarat weighed 11,120 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. The Ballarat was torpedoed by a submarine in the English Channel, 25 April 1917 and sank the next day.

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

 

1366 Private Frank Edward ARTHUR, a 19 year old Labourer from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1918.

 

1367 Private Charles Henry BALDWIN, a 23 year old Labourer from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1332 Private Lionel BENNETTS, an 18 year old Drover from Queenstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1333 Private Patrick BLAND, a 25 year old Labourer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1371 Signaller Herbert William BOTTEN, a 20 year old Electrical Engineer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1334 Acting Corporal Alfred Charles CHATFIELD, a 33 year old Butcher from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1335 Private John Forbes CLARE, a 24 year old Clerk from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

1336 Private George FITZGERALD, a 24 year old Labourer from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1337 Private Bernard James FITZSIMONS, a 21 year old Hotel manager from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1359 Acting Lance Corporal Cecil FRANCIS, a 34 year old Bushman from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

 

1338 Private John Thomas GILLIGAN, a 23 year old Engine driver from Tarcoola, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1360 Private Arthur GODLEMAN, a 30 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1339 Private William GRIFFIN, a 33 year old Driver from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

1343 Private Joel Morris HAINS, an 18 year old Drover from Yatala, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1342 Private Charles Francis HAYMAN, a 20 year old Farmer from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1341 Private Clarence John HEMBURY, a 22 year old Labourer from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

1363 Private Arthur James JACQUES, a 29 year old Engine cleaner from Yatala, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.

1361 Private David JACQUES, a 33 year old Labourer from Yatala, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1187 Private Arthur Crooke JONES, a 24 year old Labourer from Glenfura, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

 

1344 Private George Albert KINNEAR, a 20 year old Clerk from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

1345 Private Thomas Henry LADNER, a 23 year old Labourer from Exeter, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1347 Private Clyde Anthony MANNING, a 25 year old Civil servant from Largs Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1346 Private Arthur Richard MORCOM, a 23 year old Teacher from Owens, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1369 Acting Sergeant Lawrence James NAYLOR, a 19 year old Warehouse man from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1348 Private Charles POTGORT, a 30 year old Carpenter from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1370 Signaller Stanley Palmer Lloyd PRINCE, a 19 year old Clerk from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

1037 Private William Henry RICE, a 27 year old Labourer from Chicago, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently did not embark and was Discharged as Medically Unfit for Military Service, 23 August 1915.

1350 Private Francis William Stuart RICHARDS, a 22 year old Labourer from Geranium, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1351 Private William George RICHARDS, a 20 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

1349 Private Eric Howard RIDGWAY, a 21 year old Station hand from Myrtle bank, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1398 Private Cecil John SHAW, a 26 year old Rough rider from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

1353 Private Lindsay Gordon SHORTRIDGE, a 19 year old Mechanic from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1352 Private Thomas John SYMES, a 21 year old Driver from Unley Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 June 1916.

 

1355 Private Arthur James THOMPSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Knoxville, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

Lieutenant James Douglas TOLMER, a 44 year old Pealer from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1354 Private Frank TUNKIN, a 26 year old Painter from Balaklava, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

1356 Private William Henry TURNER, a 19 year old Labourer from Stepney, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1358 Private Arthur Ernest WILSON, a 24 year old Butcher from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1368 Private Eric William Harold WRIGHT, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Meningie, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1357 Private Harry WRIGHT, a 48 year old Engineer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

 

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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Thursday, 26 November 2009 5:28 PM EAST

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