3rd LHR, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

HMAT A59 Botanist

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A59 Botanist 2 June 1915

The HMAT A59 Botanist weighed 7,688 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Charente SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 December 1916.

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 

 

933 Private Charles Stanley ATKIN, a 19 year old Dairyman from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

Private George BEVAN, an 18 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and did not embark. He enlisted with the 5th then 59th Infantry Battalions and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 July 1916.

986 Private Mervyn Stafford BLYTH, a 22 year old Farmer from Partridge Is, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1947 Private Augustus BRANDT, a 25 year old Labourer from Kooringa Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

987 Private Adge Charles BURKE, a 24 year old Labourer from St Patricks River, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.

 

934 Private Charles Bowcher CASS, a 25 year old Farmer from Pyap, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 September 1918.

935 Private James Ephrim CATHCART, a 29 year old Labourer from Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

937 Private Francis Edward COAD, a 20 year old Letter carrier from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

936 Private Leslie Cuthbert COLMER, a 19 year old Butcher from Coramant, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

968 Private Arthur John COPAL, a 23 year old Sailor from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 12 August 1919.

 

938 Private John Nicholson DALZELL, a 24 year old Farm worker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

939 Private Joseph DAVIES, a 26 year old Farmer Labourer from Oaklands, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

988 Private Leslie Raymond DIPROSE, an 18 year old Labourer from Somerset, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1020 Private John Burns DODDS, a 22 year old Rail worker from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

940 Private Robert Shakel EDWARDS, a 19 year old Labourer from Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

941 Private Joseph Harold ELLIS, a 23 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

989 Private James Patrick FOGARTY, a 32 year old Hairdresser from Moonah, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

 

943 Private Ivan Cecil Winfred GILL, a 21 year old Boot maker from Meadows, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

995 Private William Henry GRACIE, an 18 year old Farmer from Burnie, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

 

970 Private Percy HEFFERMAN, a 22 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 9 October 1915.

947 Corporal Arthur Stuart HENDER, a 21 year old Farmer from Keith, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

946 Private Frank HICKORY, a 25 year old Farmer from Meadows, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

944 Private Arthur Murray HOPCRAFT, a 21 year old Labourer from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

945 Private Steele HUDSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 October 1915.

 

Lieutenant Edmund Rees JAMES, a 26 year old Farmer from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

990 Private Eric Keith JONES, a 21 year old Farmer from Fernside, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

948 Private James KERMODE, a 26 year old Farmer from Norton Summit, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

991 Private Eric Clarence MARTIN, a 20 year old Tinsmith from Bellerive, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

 

951 Private Alfred Robert NEIL, a 27 year old Miner from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.

 

950 Private Leslie Andrew PARK, a 24 year old Mason from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

992 Private Verne William PAUL, a 20 year old Baker from Bridgewater, Tasmania. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

994 Private Rupert James PENNYCUICK, a 21 year old Clerk from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

993 Private Eric James Mervyn PRICE, a 22 year old Farmer from Nubeena, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

953 Private William Alexander RICHARDSON, a 25 year old Labourer/ Platelayer from Canowie Belt, Yarcowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

955 Private Thomas Dunn ROBERTSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Karoonda, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

952 Private William Edward RODGERS, a 20 year old Labourer from Hackham South, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

932 Sergeant Ernest Arthur ROGERS, a 24 year old Salesman from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

 

956 Private Alfred Clement SLACK, a 20 year old Labourer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

880 Private Ernest SMITH, a 21 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

958 Private John SMITH, a 19 year old Labourer from Low Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

996 Private Harold STANLEY, a 33 year old Painter from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

997 Private Clifford George SULLIVAN, a 22 year old Labourer from King Island, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

957 Private Archibald Harry SUMMERS, a 21 year old Labourer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

962 Private Harold TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1918.

998 Private Henry Charles TROWBRIDGE, a 19 year old Grocers mate from Branxholme, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.

 

959 Private Roy Clarence VIRGIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

965 Private Arthur Frederick WALKER, a 26 year old Cabinetmaker from Lindisfarne, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

969 Private Mervyn Audley WARD, a 19 year old Gardener from Mt Barker, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

961 Private Clarence Clive WARNECKE, a 21 year old Gardener from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

964 Private Roy Charles WEBSTER, a 19 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.

1000 Private Laurence Frederick WELLS, a 20 year old Plumber from Burnie, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

960 Private Edgar James WHITE, a 21 year old Porter from O'Halloran Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

967 Private Frederick WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Driver from Marysville, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.

999 Private Lowe Dare WINDSOR, a 26 year old Bank Clerk from Wynyard, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Wandilla Group

HMAT A62 Wandilla

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements Wandilla Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 17 June 1915.

The HMAT A62 Wandilla weighed 7,785 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 during her service by mainly Australian crews. The Wandilla was leased by the Commonwealth until 24 January 1917.

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

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll 

 

1067 Private Colin Charles EVANS, an 18 year old Shop worker from Queenstown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

 

1068 Private James Bruce GIBSON, a 25 year old Grazier from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

1070 Private Eustace Slade HEADLAM, a 22 year old Law student from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1069 Private Fergus Stanley IBBOTT, a 25 year old Farmer from Strathbarton via Apsley, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 August 1916.

 

1071 Private Alfred Robert KEEN, a 25 year old Butcher from Latrobe, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

 

1073 Private Reginald Wilfred McDERMOTT, a 23 year old Barman from Parattah, Tasmania. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1074 Private William Joseph Samuel MOATE, a 23 year old Hall porter from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

 

1076 Private Albert George STAGOLL, a 20 year old Labourer from Scottsdale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1075 Private William Leonard STEVENS, a 20 year old Clerk from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 April 1917.

1077 Private Herbert William STEWART, a 25 year old Driver Contractor from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 28 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1915.

 

1078 Private Percy Croft TEMPLAR, a 19 year old Farm hand from Sulphur Creek, Tasmania. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 October 1917.

1079 Private George Archibald TURNER, a 22 year old Civil servant from Glebe, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

1066 Private Eric John WHITE, an 18 year old Farmer from Melton, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1080 Private John Vernon WHITE, a 21 year old Orchardist from Glenorchy, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 January 1917.

1072 Private Gordon Percy WHITFIELD, a 29 year old Farmer from Longford, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 July 1915.

 

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Borda Group

HMAT A30 Borda

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements Borda Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A30 Borda 23 June 1915

The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 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 

 

1011 Private Alick BARREAU, a 30 year old Stevedore from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1012 Private Alfred Ernest BETTS, a 33 year old Dairyman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1013 Private Eric Lionel BILLINGHURST, a 21 year old Labourer from Beetaloo Valley, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1014 Private Charles BIRD, a 27 year old Butcher from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.

1015 Private William James BLACK, an 18 year old Farmer from Pillana, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1016 Private Leonard Albert Samuel CLARK, an 18 year old Labourer from Cowell, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1018 Private John CUNNINGHAM, a 19 year old Labourer from Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

 

1019 Private Frederick William DEARMAN, a 26 year old Farmer from Oakdale, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1021 Private Lewis DYMOND, a 29 year old Cabinetmaker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1080A Private Leonard Charles Thomas Stewart ERROCK, a 19 year old Labourer from Solomontown, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

1022 Private Eric William FOREMAN, a 23 year old Storeman from Largs Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

1023 Private William Joseph HOSKIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Yankalilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1024 Private Frederick Charles HOWIE, a 23 year old Labourer from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1025 Private John JAMISON, a 21 year old Ostler from Brinkworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 August 1915.

1027 Private Joseph Francis Patrick JANEEZEK, a 25 year old Labourer from Penwortham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1026 Private Thomas Richmond JOHNSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Pillana, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

 

1029 Private Percival Alfred LEAR, a 23 year old Farmer from Yalunda Flats, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

 

1030 Private Sydney Hurtle MARTIN, a 22 year old Stockman from Port Lincoln, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

1046 Private Cecil MATTERS, a 33 year old Water tester from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1031 Private Albert Victor MAXWELL, a 26 year old Labourer from Victor Harbor, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1048 Private Walter John McMURTRIE, a 23 year old Farmer from Edillilie, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1032 Private Frederick David Joseph MERRILL, a 18 year old Butcher from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1033 Private Thomas Andrew MORTON, an 18 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1915.

 

Lieutenant Herbert Russell OBORN, a 30 year old Teacher from Tea Tree Gully, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

1035 Private Claude PALMER, a 22 year old Iron worker from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1036 Private Arthur Farnham PLENTY, a 28 year old Driver from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1034 Private William Lewis POWELL, a 25 year old Rail worker from Menindee, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 October 1918.

 

1038 Private Frederick RAYNEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Tailem Bend, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

1039 Private Wilfred Sydney SCHIRMER, a 21 year old Farmer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1050 Private Richard Montgomery SIMES, a 19 year old Clerk from Exeter, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1040 Private John Thomas SMITH, a 19 year old Drover from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

1051 Private Percy Aubrey STEPHENS, a 25 year old Plasterer from Eastwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

 

1041 Private James Clarence TELFORD, a 19 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1042 Private Allen Edwin THOMPSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Hawthorne, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1043 Private Percy Joseph THOMPSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

1044 Private William Ernest TRENORDEN, a 22 year old Gardener from Summertown, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.

 

1045 Private William George WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Yatina, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1049 Private Herbert Thomas YARRA, a 19 year old Labourer from Sea Lake, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 December 1918.

 

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Kanowna Group

HMAT A61 Kanowna

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements Kanowna Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A61 Kanowna 24 June 1915.

The HMAT A61 Kanowna weighed 6,942 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 Kanowna was leased by the Commonwealth until 18 March 1919.

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

 

1172 Private Edwin Mason BEARE, a 25 year old Farmer from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1091 Private Horace Anthony BECK, a 25 year old Storekeeper from Watervale, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917

1129 Private Joseph BRIGGS, a 21 year old Labourer from Pt Broughton, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

 

1128 Private George COATES, a 31 year old Clerk from Croydon, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917

1177 Private Patrick CURRY, a 40 year old Butcher from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

 

1093 Private William DONELLAN, a 20 year old Trucker from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917

 

1096 Private Harry Evans HAGEL, a 23 year old Labourer from Welshpool, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919

1095 Private Wilfred John HALL, a 27 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919

1094 Private Charles T. HAYWOOD, a 20 year old Labourer from Yorketown, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915

 

1099 Private Charles Sewall KING, a 24 year old Labourer from Little Swamp, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916

 

1126 Private George Henry LATIMER, an 18 year old Labourer from Queenstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917

1101 Private Halford John LOCKWOOD, a 22 year old Labourer from Thorndon Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919

 

1105 Private John MacLEAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Keith South East, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1103 Private Harold McARTHUR, a 22 year old Miner from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1104 Private James Kennedy McKENNA, a 22 year old Engine driver from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1102 Private Richard Leslie Vertelle MORCOM, a 21 year old Wood machinist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917

1107 Private Arnold Edward MORCOMBE, an 18 year old Carpenter from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1108 Acting Corporal Archie MUTTON, a 22 year old Plumber from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919

 

1127 Private Francis O'RILEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Bruce, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

 

1111 Private Clarence John PEEK, a 24 year old Clerk from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919

1124 Signaller Albert Edward PEILL, a 25 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

 

1131 Acting Sergeant Ewart Kingsley ROBERTS, a 20 year old Clerk from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916

1205 Private Benjamin ROGERS, a 21 year old Labourer from Ardrossan, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 June 1916

 

1123 Signaller Arthur SCHOLFIELD, a 20 year old Driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917

1114 Private Benjamin SHIRLOCK, a 23 year old Bricklayer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919

1199 Private John SIZE, a 20 year old Labourer from Oakland, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917

1200 Private William Michael SIZE, a 19 year old Labourer from Oakland, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1116 Private Seaman Walter SLATER, a 23 year old Farmer from Everard Central via Balaklava, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918

1115 Private Sydney SMITH, a 35 year old Horse trainer from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919

1113 Private Frederick STRUGNELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

 

1117 Private Norman Alexander THOMPSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919

 

1118 Acting Lance Corporal Charles Edgar URRY, a 22 year old Driver from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919

 

1120 Private James WADE, a 19 year old Station hand from Yunta, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917

1122 Signaller James WALSH, a 21 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 12 February 1919

1119 Private James Elliot WATSON, a 26 year old Conductor from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919

1206 Private William Henry WATSON, a 21 year old Engine cleaner from Paddington Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915

1121 Private Edward WEARNE, a 23 year old Lather from North Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918

Lieutenant Alan Koeppen WENDT, a 23 year old Farmer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

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Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Persia Group

RMS Persia

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements Kanowna Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board RMS Persia 10 August 1915.

The RMS Persia weighed 7,974 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London. Torpedoed and sunk on 30 December 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

 

 

1147 Private Harry BOLTON, a 28 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1146 Private Benjamin BURNLEY, a 23 year old Farmer from Luprena, Tasmania. He enlisted on 5 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

 

1148 Private Ernest Frank DAFT, a 20 year old Farmer from Hagley, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1150 Private Roy Walter DICK, a 21 year old Labourer from Riana, Tasmania. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

1149 Private John Walter DUDMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Railton, Tasmania. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

 

1151 Private George Frederick Leslie FINN, a 22 year old Groom from Ranelagh, Tasmania. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.

 

1153 Private Joseph William HINDS, a 27 year old Miner from Beaconsfield, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1918.

 

1152 Private Harold Ernest MANN, a 23 year old Labourer from Beaconsfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1155 Private George Augustus Basil McGUANE, a 21 year old Jockey / Driver from Sth Yarra, Victoria / St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 29 October 1918.

1154 Private Geiss Macarthur MORTYN, a 24 year old Clerk from Moonah, Tasmania. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1156 Private Albert James OLIVER, a 25 year old Carpenter from Forth, Tasmania. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

1157 Private Albert Claude PORTHOUSE, a 21 year old Motor driver from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1158 Private Roy Oscar THOMPSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Northdown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

 

1159 Private Roderick Noel White WEAVER, an 18 year old Clerk from Newtown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

 

1160 Private Richard Rezin YORK, a 19 year old Farmer from West Kentish, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 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 12:00 PM EAST

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