4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A56 Palermo 7 May 1915.

The HMAT A56 Palermo weighed 7,597 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 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

 

Captain Arthur Haywood A'BECKETT, a 46 year old Grazier from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

 

927 Private Robert BAKER, a 27 year old Labourer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

928 Private Henry BIGGS, a 19 year old Farmer from Tarnagulla, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 May 1918.

 

932 Private Arthur CASHMORE, a 19 year old Labourer from Balliang via Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

934 Private Edward Harold CASHMORE, an 18 year old Farmer from Balliang via Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

933 Private John Albert CASHMORE, a 21 year old Farmer from Balliang via Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

931 Private Stanley CHAMBERS, an 18 year old Carpenter from North Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1914. He did not embark with the 4th LHR but embarked as 958 Pte Stanley CHAMBERS with 8th LHR 6th Reinforcement and subsequently was Killed in Action, 24 May 1915.

950 Private William COLOMBINI, a 23 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

930 Private George CROOKS, a 41 year old Plasterer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.

 

979 Sergeant Robert John DARBY, a 19 year old Clerk from West Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

935 Private David DEVLIN, a 25 year old Drover from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

 

945A Private Arthur EDWARDS, a 25 year old Dairyman from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

 

936 Private Albert Edward GOSS, a 40 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

 

926 Private Stephen HELLIER, a 33 year old Painter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 October 1915.

941 Private Stanley HICK, a 26 year old Farmer from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 September 1915.

938 Private Herbert HILL, a 20 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

937 Private Roy Digby HOLLINS, a 23 year old Labourer from North Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.

939 Private James Patrick HOWARD, a 21 year old Labourer / Loco Fireman from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

940 Corporal Kenneth Charles HUDSON, a 21 year old Engine driver from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

942 Private James IRWIN, a 21 year old Painter from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

 

943 Private Joseph JACKSON, a 36 year old Horse breaker from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

964 Private Christopher JOBSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

931A Private Stephen Albert James JOHNSON, a 20 year old Labourer from East Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Discharged, 9 September 1918.

944 Private Frederick G. JOHNSTON, an 18 year old Grocer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

 

960 Private Matthew Douglas LANG, an 18 year old Mechanic from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

947 Private Clifton LESLIE, a 19 year old Librarian from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 October 1916.

945 Private George LETTS, a 34 year old Farmer from Wedderburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 13 November 1916.

946 Private John William LOCKEY, a 20 year old Miner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

 

949 Private Samuel Phillip MACUMBER, a 20 year old Labourer from Kurting, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1916.

955 Private John McALPINE, a 32 year old Stockman from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1914. He did not embark with the 4th LHR but embarked as 1145 Pte John MCALPINE with 8th LHR 8th Reinforcement and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1917.

957 Private Henry Francis McINERNEY, a 20 year old Farmhand from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

959 Private Percy William McLELLAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

956 Private Angus McLEOD, a 27 year old Labourer from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 October 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

958 Private Percy Ambrose McMAHON, a 20 year old Labourer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

955A Private Malcolm Wade McPHERSON, a 25 year old Painter from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 November 1915.

954 Private Archibald Stanley MILL, a 23 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

951 Private Edward MONEY, a 21 year old Plasterer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

952 Sergeant Frank MORTIMER, a 30 year old Farmer from Costerfield via Heathcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

962 Private Walter George PEEL, a 19 year old Farmer from Blackwarry, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 September 1915.

963 Private Thomas James POPPLE, a 28 year old Farmer from Merrigan, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

965 Sergeant Leonard RAINER, a 26 year old Boot maker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914 but did not embark, thought to be 954 Pte Leslie Mowbray RAINER, killed in action 15 November 1916, although declared to have Deserted, 7 May 1915.

969 Private Joseph Arthur ROBERTS, a 22 year old Labourer from Cowwarr, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 June 1915.

968 Private Herbert Charles ROBERTSON, a 35 year old Drover from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

966 Private Henry Frederick ROBINSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Bayswater via Croydon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

971 Private John SLATTERY, a 20 year old Labourer from Bonnie Doon, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

972 Private Albert Percival SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Heyfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.

970 Private Henry STEPHENS, a 20 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

961 Private John Alexander STONE, a 22 year old Labourer from Swan Reach via Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

 

974 Private Oliver THAW, a 21 year old Labourer from Patho, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

973 Private Leslie TRIGG, a 20 year old Labourer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

975 Private George VARDY, a 33 year old Gear hand from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

 

976 Private John Robert WALSH, a 32 year old Farmer from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

953 Private Albert Stanley WALTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

978 Private James Mansfield WARD, a 19 year old Labourer from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

977 Private Trevor WOMBWELL, a 28 year old Labourer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A40 Ceramic 25 June 1915.

The HMAT A40 Ceramic weighed 18,481 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 9 July 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

 

1003 Private Charles Waldemar ANDERSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

 

1007 Private Edward Victor BARROW, a 19 year old Labourer from Emu Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 June 1917.

1006 Private Thomas BURNS, a 22 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1066 Private Arthur James William CAPEL, a 23 year old Draftsman from East Sydney, New South Wales / Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

1010 Private William CARRODUS, a 23 year old Wool Sorter from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 August 1915.

1067 Private Alfred Andrew CHARLTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1915.

1065 Private Patrick COONEY, a 28 year old Driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

1008 Private Ernest Henry Thomas CROSS, a 19 year old Farmer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1014 Private Charles Cottrell DARE, a 25 year old Farmer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.

1016 Private Horace Frederick DAVIES, a 23 year old Variety artist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1068 Private Frank DEVERELL, a 27 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1017 Private Albert DEXTER, a 23 year old Painter from East Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1015 Private James DINAN, a 22 year old Mechanic from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

1056 Private Ernest Robert ETHERTON, a 23 year old Bank Officer from Illowa via Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 December 1917.

 

1069 Private James FERGUSON, a 28 year old Bushman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

1057 Private Leo FULLER, a 21 year old Labourer from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

1022 Private Harold GILLIES, a 19 year old Labourer from West Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1021 Private John Thomas Rowe GRENFELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Long Gully Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

 

1026 Private Clarence HALLEUR, an 18 year old Labourer from Harkaway via Berwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1024 Private Charles Vivian HARDIE, a 31 year old Farmer from Ellyn Bank via Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1071 Private Harold HODGE, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

1025 Private John HOUGHT, a 30 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

1059 Private Herbert Horace HOUSTON, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

1070 Private George Henry HUGHES, a 31 year old Station hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

 

1027 Private Charles Henry JENKINSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Upper Tambo, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1028 Private Thomas Stanley LAMBIE, a 21 year old Baker from Watchem, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

1053 Private George LETTS, a 34 year old Farmer from Wedderburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 13 November 1916.

 

1033 Private William James McCARTHY, a 23 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1032 Private Harvey McGILLIVRAY, a 24 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1060 Private John James McPHERSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Milton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1054 Private Bert MONAR, a 20 year old Horse driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1072 Private John Evan MORRIS, a 22 year old Engine driver from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1914; did not embark, but embarked as 183 Pte John Evan Morris, 2 LHR 6 Reinforcement; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 November 1919.

1030 Private Joseph Albert MURPHY, a 30 year old Labourer from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.

 

1034 Private Paul OSBORNE, a 19 year old Sawyer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.

 

1036 Private Herbert Arthur POWER, a 30 year old Accountant from Middle Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1038 Private Frank RAINES, an 18 year old Farmer from Wild Duck via Knowsley, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1041 Private George Cecil RICHARDS, a 20 year old Labourer from Green Vale via Broadmeadows, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1039 Private Joseph RILEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

1040 Private Cecil RUDD, a 20 year old Stockman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

1073 Private Sydney Roy SCLANDERS, a 22 year old Mail contractor from Koolunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1061 Private James SCOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1919.

1045 Private Percival SEDDON, a 19 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1043 Private Richard Bradshaw SLATER, a 23 year old Teacher from Drummond, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1044 Private Victor Royston SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Maldon, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1046 Private John Russell SPEECHLEY, a 22 year old Miner from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

1050 Private John TACKABERRY, a 23 year old Farmer from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1074 (Served as 59) Private Albert Leslie TATE, a 24 year old Farmer from Mount Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.

1075 Private Thomas James TAYLOR, a 20 year old Farmer from Mt Eccles via Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.

1048 Private Alfred Ernest THORNE, a 31 year old Plasterer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1064 Private Cecil TREVOR, a 24 year old Boundary rider from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

Lieutenant Packington Joseph VALLENCE, a 39 year old Orchardist from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

 

1051 Private Clifford Knapsey WHEELINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Geelong South, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 November 1917.

 

1055 Private Robert Stanley YULE, a 23 year old Farmer from Stanley via Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

Previous: 5th Reinforcement

Next: 7th Reinforcement

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

RMS Persia

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, 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

 

1077 Private Roy Leslie Foreman AITKEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Wallacedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1076 Private Alexander ANDERSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Rosebank via Mt Edgerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 April 1919.

 

1078 Private William Robert BELL, a 21 year old Farmhand from Daisy Hill via Talbot, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 July 1918.

1079 Private Albany Roy BENTLEY, a 20 year old Farrier from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1081 Private Lewis Richard BERRYMAN, a 30 year old Labourer from Callignee, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 June 1917.

1080 Private Martin Petrie BLUNDELL, a 24 year old Overseer from Noel via Macedon, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 April 1918.

1083 Private William Stewart BOWES, a 21 year old Shearer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

1082 Private Malcolm Robert BRUCE, a 20 year old Labourer from Munro, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

 

1084 Private Edward CALLANAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 April 1918.

1086 Private Henry CHAPPLE, a 39 year old Labourer from Wannon via Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

1088 Private William Giles CHIPPINDALL, an 18 year old Painter from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1087 Private James COLLINS, a 25 year old Labourer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1085 Private Charles Henry CONNELL, a 23 year old Driver from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

1130 Private Clifford Charles DAVIS, a 22 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1089 Private Joshua Joseph Talbot DIAL, a 19 year old Labourer from Ballarat South, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1127 Private Arthur Gordon DIXON, a 20 year old Grocer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1918.

 

1090 Private Rodger Creavy FAWCETT, a 24 year old Farmer from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1091 Private John Henry GARNER, a 26 year old Fitter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1092 Private Robert GOLDIE, a 37 year old Farmhand from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

1093 Private Edgar Louis GRANVILLE, a 19 year old Farmhand / Engineer from Melbourne, Victoria / Murrurundi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1129 Private Clarence Edward HAMDORF, a 23 year old Chauffeur from Jeparit, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1097 Private George Connolly HAZLETT, a 43 year old Road contractor from Boort, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1095 Private George William HILL, a 36 year old Miner from Scottsdale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1128 Private Edward John HOLLAND, a 21 year old Labourer from Albacutya, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1096 Private Thomas HUTCHINSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Murchison East, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

 

1099 Private William Henry KIFT, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1098 Private George Thomas Frederick KOEHN, a 22 year old Labourer from Howlong, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1010 Private William George LEE, a 25 year old Butcher from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1101 Private Herbert LEWIS, a 20 year old Gardener from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

1102 Private Arthur LONSDALE, a 21 year old Engine driver from Malmsbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

997 Private Herbert Eugene LUCKWALD, a 29 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 29 October 1919.

 

1110 Private Ronald Eldridge McCOLL, a 28 year old Labourer from Newmarket, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1111 Private Henry Robert McCURDIE, a 22 year old Miner from Denicull Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1108 Private Malcolm McINNES, a 27 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1109 Private Patrick John McKENZIE, a 27 year old Labourer from Boorhaman, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1103 Private Ernest MILVAIN, a 23 year old Farmer from Sandigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1104 Private James Alfoncis MOODIE, a 23 year old Labourer from Learmonth, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

1113 Private James Arthur John O'DONOHUE, a 22 year old Labourer from Monbulk, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1114 Private Peter PESKETT, a 27 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

1115 Private Frank Patrick QUIRK, a 19 year old Farmer from Romsey, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1920.

 

Lieutenant William ROSS, a 37 year old Paper maker from Bradford, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 March 1919.

1117 Private Benjamin ROWELL, a 25 year old Driver from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1116 Private James Cue RYAN, a 43 year old Journalist from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

1120 Private Stuart Charles SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Wartook via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1118 Private William STARK, a 28 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1119 Private Leonard STOREY, a 19 year old Groom from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.

 

1123 Private Arthur Hartley TAYLOR, a 38 year old Fireman from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1122 Private Charles William Alexander TAYLOR, a 28 year old Labourer from South Sassafras, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1121 Private Lindsay Gordon TURVEY, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1124 Private George WADE, a 24 year old Labourer from Rocky Lead via Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

1126 Private William Albert WATKINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1003 Private George Claude WATSON, a 23 year old Labourer from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1125 Private Harold William WRIGHT, a 28 year old Drover from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcement

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcement, 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

 

1168 Private Samuel ABRAHAMS, a 23 year old Ploughman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1171 Private Daniel Joseph AHEARN, a 24 year old Horse breaker from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1177 Private Frank BOYD, a 29 year old Farmer from Pomborneit, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1164 Private George Walter BURNETT, a 24 year old Cigar maker from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 August 1917.

 

1208 Private Horatio St John CLARKE, a 35 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1165 Private Josiah John COATES, a 28 year old Grazier from Murrumballey Station, North Balranald, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 January 1918.

1193 Private Reginald Jesse CUSSINS, a 19 year old Farmer from Tongala, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 7 December 1918.

 

1162 Private Charles Reid DANIELS, a 29 year old Farmer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1194 Private Allan Vincent DARGAVEL, a 21 year old Butcher from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1917.

1185 Private Gladstone Thompson DAVIDSON, a 22 year old Plumber from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1915.

1183 Private Leslie DAVISON, a 23 year old Butcher from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1155 Private Charles Henry DeLACY, a 25 year old Waiter from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1916.

1184 Private Walter John DOVEN, an 18 year old Farmhand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

 

1209 Private Roy Anthony Percival FERRIER, a 24 year old Farmer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1181 Signaller David Duncan FRASER, a 39 year old Clerk from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

 

1151 Private William Valentine Newby GRANT, a 22 year old Journalist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 29 May 1917.

1169 Private Frederick Arthur GRATTON, a 23 year old Farm labourer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1153 Private Thomson Raymond GRAY, a 19 year old Labourer from Mologa, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1195 Private Ronald GREGGERY, a 35 year old Farmer from Berrigan, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

1196 Private George Phillip HANSEN, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 May 1918.

1203 Private Edward Todd HARRISON, a 36 year old Grazier from Pomborneit, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

Captain James Samuel HARRISON, a 35 year old Grazier from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.

1170 Private William Reginald HAWKINS, a 21 year old Potter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 January 1920.

1200 Private Nelson Joseph HEMMONS, a 21 year old Stock agent from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1186 Private Callium Sinclair JOSS, a 19 year old Motor driver instructor from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1187 Private Hamish McIntosh JOSS, an 18 year old Motor driver from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 November 1918.

 

1190 Private Clifton KELLY, a 21 year old Carpenter from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.

1188 Private Arthur Leslie KNOPP, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Moreland, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1205 Private James McCRAE, a 21 year old Carpenter from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 June 1916.

1204 Private James Dawson McDONALD, a 29 year old Farmer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

1178 Private Francis Edmund McGRATH, a 20 year old Farmer from Loch, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 31 October 1917.

1191 Signaller John McGRATH, an 18 year old Farmer from Woodleigh Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1158 Private Oswald Samuel McLEOD, an 18 year old Farmer from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 April 1918.

 

1157 Private Patrick James NELSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Doreen, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1197 Private Henry Thomas NEW, an 18 year old Labourer from West Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

1207 Private Angus O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Carter from Fryerstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 June 1917.

 

1172 Private Harry Beckett PATERSON, a 26 year old Motor expert from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 August 1918.

1173 Private Thomas Harold James POTTER, a 25 year old Navvy from Fryerstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

1152 Private Charles Walter ROWSELL, a 23 year old Farmer from Sebastopol, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

 

1198 Private John James SADLER, a 31 year old Farmer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1180 Private William Cable SCOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Alberton, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1163 Private William Vincent SCOTT, a 19 year old Clerk from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

1174 Private William James Clark SMITH, a 25 year old Baker from Jerilderie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1179 Private Clifford STEPHENSON, a 21 year old Tinsmith from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1916.

1167 Private William Bailey STEVENS, a 23 year old Labourer from Springbank, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1206 Signaller Stanley William STILWELL, a 22 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 January 1919.

 

1161 Private Arthur Frederick TAYLOR, a 33 year old Tram gripman from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1154 Private Charles Geoffrey TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from The Sisters via Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

1160 Private John Hunter THOMSON, a 22 year old Miner from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 August 1916.

 

1188 Private Leslie Francis WILKINS, a 22 year old Groom from Derby, Tasmania. He enlisted on 22 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1199 Private Samuel James WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Policeman from Munro, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1175 Private Roy Grant Denham WILSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Brighton Beach, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1201 Private Adolph WORRELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Glen Huntly, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

 

Previous: 7th Reinforcement

Next: 9th Reinforcement

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Saturday, 5 December 2009 6:19 PM EAST

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcement

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A20 Hororata 27 September 1915.

The HMAT A20 Hororata weighed 9,400 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 11 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

 

1226 Private Henry Thomas ANTHONY, a 43 year old Gripman Tramway from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 April 1918.

 

1263 Private Henry Barker BICKERTON, a 19 year old Carpenter from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.

1227 Private Archibald Edward BULLER, an 18 year old Farmer from West Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 April 1918.

 

1232 Private Arthur Daniel CLOVER, a 22 year old Labourer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

1233 Private William Crellin CLOVER, a 23 year old Labourer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 June 1917.

1228 Private John Stanley COCKING, a 26 year old Overseer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1229 Private Bertram William CORAM, a 26 year old Farmer from Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1234 Private Alfred St Arnaud COX, a 39 year old Jockey from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.

1230 Private Andrew Norman CREAN, a 22 year old Carter from Hallam, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1278 Private Robert Gordon CUMMING, a 20 year old Driver from Flora Hill via Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1918.

 

1235 Private Albert Ernest DINGFELDER, a 21 year old Miner from Golden Square via Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

 

1237 Private Frank Edgar ELLIOTT, a 21 year old Machine driller from Trentham, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

1236 Private Edward Vivian ENGLISH, a 19 year old Farmer from Teal Point via Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1238 Private Robert Mayfield ERCK, a 19 year old Jeweller from Glen Huntly, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

1241 Private Sydney Roy FARTHING, a 27 year old Driver from Queenstown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1240 Private Harry Augustus FIEDLER, a 19 year old Labourer from Warragamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1239 Private Alfred Cyril FIRTH, a 24 year old Labourer from Balliang, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 May 1919.

1242 Private Frederick Douglas FRANCIS, a 21 year old Grocer from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1243 Private William John GARDNER, a 21 year old Labourer from Lynott via Werribee, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 May 1917.

1245 Private Frederick GULLIFORD, a 22 year old Saddler from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1244 Private Charles Angus GULLIVER, an 18 year old Driver from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1247 Private James HARRIS, an 18 year old Farmer from Elmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1246 Private Thomas HEGGART, a 21 year old Miner from Havelock, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

 

1248 Private Charles King JEFFERIES, a 24 year old Miner from Gaffneys Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

Lieutenant Francis Edgar JONES, a 33 year old Merchant from Golden Square via Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

 

1251 Private Frederick KEECH, a 31 year old Clerk from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1250 Private Daniel KELLY, a 29 year old Farmer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 April 1918.

1249 Private Peter Cruthers KELLY, a 19 year old Labourer from Keenat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1252 Private Harry Charles KENNEDY, a 24 year old Driver from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

1253 Private John Joseph LINDSAY, a 23 year old Overseer from Lamplough via Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1254 Private Harry Clive LYON, a 21 year old Clerk from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1255 Private John Alexander MATHESON, a 22 year old Machinist from Trentham, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1258 Private James George McGREGOR, a 25 year old Driver from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1259 Private William MEEK, a 39 year old Farmer from Kiata via Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1256 Private John Joseph MORAN, a 25 year old Farmer from Riddells Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1257 Private Thomas MURPHY, a 25 year old Rubber worker from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1261 Private James NASH, a 27 year old Labourer from Crossley, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 June 1917.

1260 Private Ernest Henry NETHERBY, a 24 year old Labourer from Mt Cole via Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 May 1918.

 

1262 Private Ernest Frederick PARDY, a 30 year old Packer from Irymple, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1264 Private Arthur Ernest PETERSON, a 24 year old Driver from Toora, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1268 Private Herbert Charles RIGBY, a 20 year old Labourer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 30 December 1915.

1266 Private Frederick James ROBERTS, a 32 year old Electrician from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1265 Private Edward RODDY, a 22 year old Miner from Gaffneys Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1267 Private Gordon Joseph RYAN, a 26 year old Road Constructor from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

 

1269 Private Frederick Rotheram SAMMONS, a 19 year old Clerk from Corowa, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1273 Private Arthur SEARS, a 20 year old Clerk from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1272 Private James SHARLAND, a 24 year old Wardsman from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1270 Private George Alexander STUBBS, a 21 year old Grocer’s mate from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

1271 Private Richard SWALE, a 31 year old Butcher from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 September 1917.

 

1274 Private Charles Edwin THORNE, a 35 year old Labourer from East Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

 

1277 Private William Charles WATKINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

1276 Private James Albert WILLIAMSON, a 22 year old Grazier from Cheviot, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1275 Private Geoffrey Basil WOODS, a 20 year old Farmhand from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

Previous: 8th Reinforcement

Next: 10th Reinforcement

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Saturday, 5 December 2009 6:17 PM EAST

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