Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcements
HMAT A47 Mashobra
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 5 April 1916.
The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 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
2337 Private Alfred George BATTS, a 25 year old Shearer from Minerva via Springsure, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.
2309 Private Thomas Edward BULL, a 19 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.
2366 Private William CANNING, a 28 year old Horse breaker from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1918.
2368 Private Ernest Doll CARPENTER, a 29 year old Drover from Rookwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
2380 Private Hans CARSTEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
2339 Private Charles CASELLS, a 26 year old Carpenter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
2338 Private Robert Philip COLGAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Eulo, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2350 Private Allan Stewart COOKE, a 20 year old Farmer from Maleny, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.
2372 Private Allan Stewart COOKE, a 20 year old Farmer from Maleny, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2333 Private Arthur Dixon COOKE, a 22 year old Farmer from Ashtonville, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.
2332 Private Harry Alexander COOKE, a 20 year old Farmer from Ashtonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.
2379 Private John Joseph COOMS, an 18 year old Station hand from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2377 Private Victor Charles COSTELLO, a 22 year old Farmer from Goonellabah, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2420 Private Walter COUCHY, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
Lieutenant John CROSBY-BROWNE, a 29 year old Musician from North Quay, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2407 Private Charles Isaac CROSS, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2411 Acting Corporal Frank DENT, a 19 year old Teamster from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
2301 Private Edward James DILLON, a 27 year old Stockman from Mt Chalmers, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.
2302 Private Leonard DONALDSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Ashford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
2396 Private Robert Smith DONALDSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 September 1918.
2381 Private Cecil DREWE, a 21 year old Packer from Bowen Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
2412 Private Charles Henry EDMONDS, a 19 year old Drover from Midway Ingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
2369 Private Alvin EGLINTON, a 21 year old Clerk from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2323 Private Albert William FARRELL, an 18 year old Stockman from Collaroy via Laurence, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
2340 Private Arthur FINLAY, an 18 year old Labourer from East Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.
2370 Private Lawrence FOLEY, a 29 year old Wireless operator / Seaman from New Farm Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1917; Did not embark but eventually embarked with the Australian Flying Corps (2694) and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
2342 Private Oliver Jacob GALLAGHER, a 23 year old Selector from Dunkeld via Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
2324 Private Edmund Andrew GALLIGAN, a 23 year old Mental Hosp worker from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1917.
2341 Private John Joseph GAVIN, a 23 year old Policeman from Peachey via Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2382 Acting Sergeant Frederick Palmer GILL, a 35 year old Overseer from Sandgate, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
2397 Private George GLIDDON, a 20 year old Miner from Cooktown, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.
2343 Private Alfred James GRAY, a 20 year old Labourer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
2371 Private John GREEN, a 20 year old Motor driver from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 November 1918.
2347 Private George HANCOCK, a 22 year old Dairy Farmer from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
2325 Private Walter Thomas HARPER, a 34 year old Lengthsman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2355 Private Edward Roland HEERS, a 20 year old Clerk from Coominya, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
2417 Private James Melbourne HENDY, a 34 year old News agent from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2409 Private Arthur Joseph HERBERT, a 23 year old Fireman from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2384 Private George HILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Home Hill via Ayr. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2375 Private Eric HUGHES, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently was Died of Accident, 14 November 1917.
2345 Private John HYNES, a 27 year old Labourer from Rockhampton. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
2348 Private Frederick JACKSON, a 24 year old Builders Labourer from Morningside, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
2385 Private Meyrick Lamington JONES, a 19 year old Labourer from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 October 1919.
2398 Private Richard Wallace KEATING, a 22 year old Farmer from Sarina via Mackey, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.
2394 Private James Eric KILPATRICK, a 21 year old Stockman from Claremont, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2349 Private Ernest Augustus KNICKEL, a 25 year old Fencer from Alton Downs via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 24 July 1917.
2305 Private Cecil Charles KNIGHT, a 21 year old Farmer from Rock Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2387 Private Rowley LAMBERT, a 22 year old Labourer from Isisford, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2326 Private George Leslie LEAMON, a 27 year old Hammer driver from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
2390 Acting Sergeant Valentine Vincent MacDONNELL, a 21 year old Solicitors Apprentice from Chermside, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2389 Private Bruce MacPHERSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Home Hill via Bowen, North Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2308 Private George Henry MacPHERSON, a 31 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
2352 Private Albert John MADDEN, a 21 year old Stockman from Julia Creek via Wolfram, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
2415 Private Robert Michael MAGUIRE, a 25 year old Farmer from Yangan, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2307 Private Frank Clive MANNING, a 23 year old Miner from Grafton, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2354 Private Thomas Francis McDERMOTT, a 24 year old Sand Contractor from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
2413 Private Rob Roy McGREGOR, a 22 year old Saddler from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.
2388 Private Walter McGREGOR, an 18 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2389 Private Bruce McPHERSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Home Hill via Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2414 Private Donald Charles McPHERSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Yetman via Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2353 Private William Arthur MOBBS, a 23 year old Labourer from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2329 Private John Arthur MORISON, a 22 year old Labourer / Farmer from Condong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
Lieutenant Henry Chisholm MORT, a 21 year old Uni Student from Franklyn Vale via Grandchester, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
2399 Private James MURDOCH, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 May 1919.
2331 Private John Henry MURTHA, a 32 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2310 Private William Martinus NILSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 November 1917.
2408 Private Arthur O'CONNOR, an 18 year old Farmer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 June 1917.
2357 Private Joseph O'CONNOR, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
2419 Private Henry Harvey OGILVIE, a 34 year old Farmer from Sarina via Mackey, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
2346 Private Harry PEARCE, a 37 year old Storekeeper from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
2416 Private Charles PENO, an 18 year old Stockman from Baan Baa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
2421 Private Paul POWER, an 18 year old Clerk from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
2391 Private Laurie Ernest Adam PRIDDLE, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2312 Private Frederick Robert RAYNER, a 22 year old Grazier from Condamine, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.
2360 Private Sydney RAYSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.
2315 Private George Henry RICHARDSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
2358 Private Terence RILEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2400 Private Phillip ROBERTS, a 26 year old Stockman from Auburn, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2409A Private Herbert Sidney ROBINSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
2359 Private Alfred Victor ROONAN, a 21 year old Butcher from Ross River Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
2319A Private William RUSTELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged, 9 November 1919.
2361 Private Leslie James RYAN, a 22 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
2317 Private Owen John RYAN, a 43 year old Labourer from Mayne Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 September 1917.
2314 Private Michael RYNNE, a 30 year old Labourer from Drillham, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.
2311 Private William Edward RYNNE, a 21 year old Carpenter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2405 Private Roy Allen SHEEHAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Dunoon via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 May 1917.
2362 Private Martin James SKIMMINGS, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Dunoon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
2392 Private Robert SNEATH, a 21 year old Farmer from Wollongbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2351 Private Albert STANFORD, a 20 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
2318 Private Martin Theo SURAWSKI, a 24 year old Farmer from Templin via Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
2319 Private Samuel SWEEPER, a 27 year old Bread carter from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2393 Private David Damke WALL, a 20 year old Farmer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
2402 Private Charles George WALLER, a 20 year old Electrician from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 April 1917.
2322 Private Edward Joseph WALSH, a 20 year old Farmer from Emu Vale, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
2406 Private Frederick WARD, a 21 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.
2320 Acting Sergeant John William WARRENER, a 20 year old Farmer from Yangan via Swanfels, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 October 1917.
2376 Private John WEEKS, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
2401 Private Albert Joseph WELBY, a 33 year old Farmer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2335 Private Victor George WILKINS, a 26 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
2403 Private Alexander WILLIAMSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
2404 Private Andrew WILLIAMSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 September 1917.
2418 Temporary Driver Ray Bede WILSON, a 19 year old Clerk from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2364 Private William Joseph WILSON, a 20 year old Station hand from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2321 Private John WINCH, a 22 year old Baker from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
2363 Private William King WOOD, an 18 year old Labourer from Bingara Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 November 1916.
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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:
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcements
