Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

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Sunday, 4 June 2006

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR

4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

HMAT A13 Katuna

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A13 Katuna 3 February 1915.

The HMAT A13 Katuna weighed 4,641 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 February 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

701 Private George ALEXANDER, a 42 year old Labourer from Pittsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 March 1917.

706 Private Douglas BAIRD, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

702 Private Percival BENNETT, a 21 year old Butcher from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.

705 Private William Henry BOLAN, a 24 year old Bricklayers labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

708 Private Evelyn Stewart BOYD, a 20 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 March 1919.

704 Private Lawrence James BREWSTER, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

703 Private Albert Oscar BRIERS, a 21 year old Butcher from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

707 Private Charles BRUMBY, a 19 year old Farmer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

709 Private James COLOE, a 24 year old Horse Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

714 Private William Charles Joseph CONNORS, a 28 year old Labourer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

710 Private Stanley Archibald DAILEY, a 37 year old Stonemason from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

711 Private William Andrew DONALDSON, a 27 year old Timber merchant from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.

733 Private Frederick James DYER, a 21 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

717 Private Ormond Stanley FOOTIT, a 24 year old Carrier from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.

716 Private Edward Clement FRANCIS, a 22 year old Drover from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

715 Private Harold Charles FREEMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.

744 Private Albert GARTON, a 21 year old Cook from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

718 Private Charles Tait GAYWOOD, a 25 year old Farmer from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.

737A Private William GOOD, a 31 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

720 Private Leonard GOODING, a 24 year old Barman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

719 Private Walton Robert GRAYSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 April 1918.

728A Private Hugh Gordon HANNA, a 28 year old Grazier from Springfield Walwa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

722 Private Herbert Ernest HANSCOMBE, a 31 year old Dairy farmer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

721 Private Timothy John HEALY, a 21 year old Engine cleaner from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

738A Private Benjamin HEPBURN, a 24 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

724 Private William Norman JENKINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Hopetoun, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

723 Private Ernest Edgar JONES, a 25 year old Grocer Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 July 1918.

725 Private Patrick KNIGHT, a 25 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 October 1915.

713 Private Frank John LAWRENCE, a 34 year old Driver from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1917.

726 Corporal Victor Archibald LEONARD, a 34 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

728 Private Hugh MacPHERSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Branxholme, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

731 Private William Henry MANNING, a 24 year old Farrier from East Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

735 Private Daniel Francis McCARTHY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

732 Private Henry Albert McCURRY, a 30 year old Stockrider from Ormond, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

730 Private Francis McDONNELL, a 26 year old Labourer from Epping, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

723A Private Frank McDONNELL, a 27 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

734 Private John Norman McKINNON, a 19 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

736 Private John William McLEAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Maribyrnong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

753 Private George MORRAH, a 27 year old Labourer from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

727 Private Alexander Eric MORRISON, a 24 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

737 Private George William NEWBOUND, a 19 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

739 Private Thomas John PATERSON, a 21 year old Shoemaker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 May 1919.

738 Private Charles Ashworth PHAYER, a 19 year old Driver / Horse Trainer from Mildura, Victoria / Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

Lieutenant Ormond William PLEASANTS, a 33 year old Bank accountant from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.

740 Private Joseph James POWER, a 21 year old Groom from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 March 1915.

741 Private John REINEKE, a 27 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.

749 Private George RIDGWELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

742 Private Charles Edward SANDERSON, a 22 year old Grocer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

712 Private Arthur Leslie SHEPPARD, a 19 year old Driver from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

746 Private Frederick Joseph SMITH, a 20 year old Plasterer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

743 Private George SMITH, a 33 year old Miner from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

747 Private Robert Frederick SMITH, a 28 year old Labourer from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 October 1916.

745 Private William Patrick SWEENEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

748 Private William John THOMSON, a 24 year old Boot maker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

750 Private John Gordon WALES, a 23 year old Labourer from Bald Rock, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

751 Private Charles Roland WEMYSS, a 26 year old Butcher from Carapooee via St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.

704A Private Albert WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Labourer from Powell town via Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.

752 Private Edward WOMERSLEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.

Previous: 1st Reinforcement

Next: 3rd 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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

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Updated: Friday, 4 December 2009 9:06 PM EAST

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Saturday, 3 June 2006

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR

4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

HMAT A13 Katuna

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A13 Katuna 3 February 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

701 Private George ALEXANDER, a 42 year old Labourer from Pittsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 March 1917.

706 Private Douglas BAIRD, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

702 Private Percival BENNETT, a 21 year old Butcher from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.

705 Private William Henry BOLAN, a 24 year old Bricklayers labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

708 Private Evelyn Stewart BOYD, a 20 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 March 1919.

704 Private Lawrence James BREWSTER, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

703 Private Albert Oscar BRIERS, a 21 year old Butcher from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

707 Private Charles BRUMBY, a 19 year old Farmer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

709 Private James COLOE, a 24 year old Horse Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

714 Private William Charles Joseph CONNORS, a 28 year old Labourer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

710 Private Stanley Archibald DAILEY, a 37 year old Stonemason from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

711 Private William Andrew DONALDSON, a 27 year old Timber merchant from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.

733 Private Frederick James DYER, a 21 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

717 Private Ormond Stanley FOOTIT, a 24 year old Carrier from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.

716 Private Edward Clement FRANCIS, a 22 year old Drover from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

715 Private Harold Charles FREEMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.

744 Private Albert GARTON, a 21 year old Cook from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

718 Private Charles Tait GAYWOOD, a 25 year old Farmer from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.

737A Private William GOOD, a 31 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

720 Private Leonard GOODING, a 24 year old Barman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

719 Private Walton Robert GRAYSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 April 1918.

728A Private Hugh Gordon HANNA, a 28 year old Grazier from Springfield Walwa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

722 Private Herbert Ernest HANSCOMBE, a 31 year old Dairy farmer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

721 Private Timothy John HEALY, a 21 year old Engine cleaner from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

738A Private Benjamin HEPBURN, a 24 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

724 Private William Norman JENKINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Hopetoun, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

723 Private Ernest Edgar JONES, a 25 year old Grocer Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 July 1918.

725 Private Patrick KNIGHT, a 25 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 October 1915.

713 Private Frank John LAWRENCE, a 34 year old Driver from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1917.

726 Corporal Victor Archibald LEONARD, a 34 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

728 Private Hugh MacPHERSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Branxholme, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

731 Private William Henry MANNING, a 24 year old Farrier from East Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

735 Private Daniel Francis McCARTHY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

732 Private Henry Albert McCURRY, a 30 year old Stockrider from Ormond, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

730 Private Francis McDONNELL, a 26 year old Labourer from Epping, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

723A Private Frank McDONNELL, a 27 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

734 Private John Norman McKINNON, a 19 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

736 Private John William McLEAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Maribyrnong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

753 Private George MORRAH, a 27 year old Labourer from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

727 Private Alexander Eric MORRISON, a 24 year old Salesman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

803 Private Arthur William NAGLE, a 28 year old Labourer from Sterling, East Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Died of wounds. 5 February 1917.
737 Private George William NEWBOUND, a 19 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

739 Private Thomas John PATERSON, a 21 year old Shoemaker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 May 1919.

738 Private Charles Ashworth PHAYER, a 19 year old Driver and Horse Trainer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

Lieutenant Ormond William PLEASANTS, a 33 year old Bank accountant from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.

740 Private Joseph James POWER, a 21 year old Groom from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 March 1915.

741 Private John REINEKE, a 27 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 November 1917.

749 Private George RIDGWELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

742 Private Charles Edward SANDERSON, a 22 year old Grocer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

712 Private Arthur Leslie SHEPPARD, a 19 year old Driver from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

746 Private Frederick Joseph SMITH, a 20 year old Plasterer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

743 Private George SMITH, a 33 year old Miner from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

747 Private Robert Frederick SMITH, a 28 year old Labourer from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 October 1916.

745 Private William Patrick SWEENEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

748 Private William John THOMSON, a 24 year old Boot maker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

750 Private John Gordon WALES, a 23 year old Labourer from Bald Rock, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

751 Private Charles Roland WEMYSS, a 26 year old Butcher from Carapooee via St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.

704A Private Albert WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Labourer from Powell town via Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.

752 Private Edward WOMERSLEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.

Previous: 2nd Reinforcement

Next: 4th 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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

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Friday, 2 June 2006

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR

4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

HMAT A18 Wiltshire

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire 13 April 1915.

The HMAT A18 Wiltshire weighed 10,390 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 2 October 1917.

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

Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.

Embarkation Roll

856 Private Alfred BAILES, a 26 year old Labourer from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915.

861 Private Harold John Charles BANBROOK, an 18 year old Clerk from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

860 Private Arthur Wilson BEATTY, a 21 year old Labourer from Ferntree Gully, Victoria / Sassafras Gully, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

859 Private Robert Charles BENDLE, a 20 year old Labourer from East Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.

852 Corporal Charles Arnold Watson BLANDFORD, a 21 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.

858 Private Sloan BOLTON, a 21 year old Engine driver from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.

857 Private Wesley Stanley BRIDESON, a 27 year old Farmer from Murrayville, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 August 1915.

912 Private John Bede CAMPBELL, a 37 year old Carpenter from Peak Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

909 Private Edward Ewan CRIMMINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Konongwootong South, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

863 Private Michael Victor CURLEY, a 27 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

851 Sergeant Stanley Edward DAVIS, a 22 year old Painter from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

906 Private Thomas DICKSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Hoddle Range, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

853 Private Leo DUCKMANTON, a 24 year old Labourer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 May 1917.

875 Private Leicester George ELLIS, an 18 year old Clerk from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

864 Private Charles Verner EVANS, a 24 year old Labourer from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

867 Private John FITZGERALD, a 19 year old Labourer from Strathmerton, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

876 Private Hector Norman FLACK, a 24 year old Clerk from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

868 Private Joseph Henry GAMBLE, a 24 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

869 Private Malcolm GRAYDON, a 33 year old Lather from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

873 Private Cephas George HAINES, a 21 year old Farmer from Miram, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

870 Private Ernest George HILL, a 19 year old Labourer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

874 Private William HOUGHTON, a 32 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

872 Private Arthur Albert HUNT, an 18 year old Labourer from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

877 Private Daniel IRVINE, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

855 Private Joseph JOHNSTON, a 26 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

913 Private Clement LANGERAERT, a 27 year old Labourer from Black Rock, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

878 Private Nicholas LENAGHAN, a 39 year old Shearer from Tourello, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 8 May 1916.

904 Private Henry MacDONALD, a 21 year old Labourer from Alberton West, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

882 Private Joseph Patrick MAGUIRE, a 19 year old Farmer from Heidelberg, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 August 1916.

881 Private James Patrick MARRINAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

879 Private William MAXWELL, a 33 year old Poulterer from Bentleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

883 Private William Hutchison McINTOSH, a 32 year old Farmer from Strzelecki, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 December 1917.

880 Private Alfred Norman MOORE, a 22 year old Labourer from Port Fairy, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1916.

910 Private Alfred Wilson MORTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

885 Private Paul O'NEIL, a 23 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

888 Private Jack PARKER, a 19 year old Farmhand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 November 1919.

889 Private Robert Henry PATTERSON, an 18 year old Farmhand from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

887 Private Norman Alfred PEART, a 25 year old Farmer from Birregurra, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 December 1918.

892 Private William Henry RAINES, a 26 year old Labourer from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

893 Private Hugh Edward Hall ROLFE, a 27 year old Farmer from Blackburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

891 Private James ROSS, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 April 1918.

854 Private John Moore RUTHERFORD, a 22 year old Labourer from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

890 Private John Francis RYAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Mologa, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

895 Private John Charles SCOTT, a 33 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

894 Private Arthur Leslie SHEPPARD, a 19 year old Driver from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

911 Private James SMITH, a 23 year old Boot maker from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

897 Private John Hywell THOMAS, a 34 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 November 1919.

898 Private Frederick VANCE, a 27 year old Shearer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 November 1917.

Lieutenant Joseph Frederick WELLINGS, a 23 year old Engineer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

907 Private Patrick WHELAN, a 24 year old Butcher from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

905 Private Oliver YOUNG, a 33 year old Driver from Frankston, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

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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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

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Thursday, 1 June 2006

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR

4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

HMAT A56 Palermo

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.

Previous: 4th Reinforcement

Next: 6th 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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Saturday, 5 December 2009 4:03 PM EAST