5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 10 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

 

1151 Private Arthur BAKER, a 44 year old Labourer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

1152 Private Thomas BONNER, a 39 year old Labourer from Mossman via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 January 1918.

1153 Private William Thomas BUNCH, a 29 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1155 Private Charles Junior CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Mundubbera, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 October 1918.

1154 Corporal Lionel Matthew CASE, a 31 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

 

1156 Private Alexander DANIEL, a 22 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1195 Private Lindsay DAWSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.

1159 Private Elmer DAYTON, a 24 year old Coal Miner from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1157 Private Joseph DEVLIN, a 28 year old Boot maker from no address. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1201 Private Cuthbert Seymour Lechmere DeWINTON, a 31 year old Independent from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1171 Private Charles Birfield DICKASON, a 24 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1204 Private Harry DOYLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Tocumwal, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

 

1158 Private John Adrian FENNER, a 20 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1162 Private George FERRAR, a 22 year old Labourer from Murrays Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1161 Private David FISHER, a 19 year old Drover from Ardlethan, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1164 Acting Corporal William James FOLEY, a 26 year old Stockman from Mt Garnet, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.

1163 Private Arthur Ernest FORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1166 Private Thomas Celsus FOX, a 19 year old Farmer from Glen View, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1165 Private Walter John FOX, a 21 year old Saw miller from Mooloolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1160 Private Albert John FRISBY, a 20 year old Motor driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

 

1170 Private Charles GILBERT, a 25 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1167 Private Victor Carlyle GRAHAM, a 19 year old Farmer from Uki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1169 Private George Jack GRENDON, a 23 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

Lieutenant Denis Vincent HANNAY, a 37 year old Journalist from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1175 Private Harold HESSION, a 22 year old Stockman from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1173 Private Wattie HEYDON, a 29 year old Butter maker from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1177 Acting Corporal Kenneth Charles Stewart HOBBS, a 20 year old Farmer from Coorabell Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1176 Private Reginald Thomas HOBBS, an 18 year old Farmer from Coorabell Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 November 1915.

1174 Private Cecil Conick HUMPHRIES, a 28 year old Labourer from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1178 Acting Sergeant Richard Seddon JAMES, a 20 year old Butcher from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1179 Private George LEE, a 22 year old Stockman from Bauhinia Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

1181 Private John Austin LINNANE, a 21 year old Engine fireman from Murrays Creek Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 May 1916.

1182 Private Edward Richard LONG, a 23 year old Stockman from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1180 Private Charles Edward LUCAS, a 24 year old Bricklayer from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1183 Private Percy Hampton LUMLEY, a 19 year old Butcher from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 March 1918.

 

1184 Private John Thomas MARKWELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1185 Private William McKAY, a 30 year old Farrier from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1186 Private John David McRAE, a 43 year old Miner from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

1205 Private Joseph McTIGUE, a 28 year old Labourer from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1168 Private Walter MERRITT, a 20 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

1187 Private Leslie NEIGHBOUR, a 22 year old Station hand from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

 

1188 Private Stanley O'DWYER, a 35 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 December 1916.

 

1190 Private Hugh Murray PAGE, a 21 year old Farmer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1189 Private William Alexander PAVEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 May 1918.

1197 Private Ernest POWELL, a 26 year old Stock inspector from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.

 

1191 Private Ernest Edward REDFERN, a 23 year old Butcher from Mooloolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1193 Private Frederick William REED, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Sandgate, Queensland / The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and subsequently Discharged, 25 June 1918.

1192 Private William Henry RHODES, a 21 year old Stockman from Littlemore, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

 

1200 Private Leslie STAINES, a 25 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1199 Private John Francis TROY, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

 

1202 Private James Foster UNDERHILL, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1196 Private Joseph Harvey WAIN, an 18 year old Plumber from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1203 Private Sydney James WARDROP, an 18 year old Farmer from Binna Burra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1198 Private Robert Glen WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 November 1917.

1194 Private William Patrick Joseph WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A1 Hymettus 17 September 1915.

The HMAT A1 Hymettus weighed 4,606 tons with an average cruise speed of 11.5 knots or 21.3 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 May 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

 

1229 Private James ATKINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Jandowae, Queensland. He enlisted on, 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 9 August 1919.

 

1232 Private Ernest BABB, a 22 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 28 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 15 February 1918.

1234 Private Charles BAIRD, a 26 year old Miner from Bloomfield via Cooktown, Queensland. He enlisted on, 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 January 1919.

1230 Private Thomas James BECK, a 32 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

1231 Private Samuel John BETTENS, a 19 year old Farmer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 April 1919.

1233 Private Robert William BRECKENRIDGE, a 21 year old Station hand from Glass House Mountains, Queensland. He enlisted on, 28 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 January 1919.

 

1238 Signaller Cecil Godfrey CARR, an 18 year old Insurance Agent from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on, 23 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 18 July 1916.

1239 Private John CARTER, a 38 year old Shearer from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

1236 Private Nathaniel Alexander CRAMB, a 24 year old Carpenter from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on, 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 March 1919.

1237 Private James CULLEN, a 26 year old Shearer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

 

1240 Private James DAVIE, a 23 year old Miner from Mt Garnet, Queensland. He enlisted on, 17 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 March 1919.

1241 Private Thomas Edward DAVIES, a 21 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 5 April 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain 13 December 1919.

1243 Private John Keighley DENNY, a 21 year old Sawyer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1244 Private Henry Daniel DeVILLIERS, a 32 year old Stockman from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on, 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1227 Acting Corporal Harry Dudley DICKINSON, a 22 year old Student from Ormiston Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 November 1919.

1242 Private John DUCE, a 19 year old Labourer from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on, 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

 

1245 Private Edgar FAIRLEIGH, an 18 year old Stockman from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on, 22 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 January 1919.

1246 Private Vivian George FULLER, a 24 year old Stockman from Gordon Brook, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 2 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

 

1247 Private James GRIESBACH, an 18 year old Labourer from Englesburg, Queensland. He enlisted on, 12 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 January 1919.

 

1250 Private Richard Arthur HASSALL, a 22 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1248 Private Henry HAUSKNECHT, a 25 year old Farmer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on, 27 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1249 Private George HURSE, a 29 year old Farmer from Warra, Queensland. He enlisted on, 29 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 20 January 1916.

 

1251 Private James IGNATIUS, a 25 year old Fireman from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on, 15 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 April 1919.

 

Second Lieutenant John Norman LAND, a 25 year old Locomotive driver from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on, 18 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 22 November 1919.

 

1256 Private William MacKEY, a 26 year old Stockman from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 March 1919.

1254 Private Henry MASKELYNE, a 34 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 January 1919.

1253 Private Francis John McCAIG, a 23 year old Stockman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on, 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

1257 Private Vivian William McCULLOCH, a 19 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on, 10 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1255 Private Henry MUIRHEAD, a 21 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 March 1920.

1252 Private David MURDOCH, a 24 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on, 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

1260 Private Stephen O'DONNELL, a 25 year old Labourer from Silver Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on, 29 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1258 Private George Philip OLSEN, an 18 year old Farmhand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on, 19 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1259 Private Francis James O'ROURKE, a 25 year old Miner from Newstead, Queensland. He enlisted on, 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

 

1261 Private William Henry PIPER, a 19 year old Labourer from Mallanganee, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 March 1919.

 

1279 Private Harold Stanley RICKETTS, a 21 year old N/R from Swansea, Tasmania. He enlisted on, 30 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 15 October 1917.

1262 Private Frederick ROBERTS, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June Apr-05.

 

1228 Acting Corporal John SANDEMAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on, 16 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 30 August 1918.

1268 Private Isaac John SANDERSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on, 30 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 21 February 1919.

1263 Private Alfred Ernest SEANIGER, a 19 year old Farmer from Ramsay, Queensland. He enlisted on, 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1264 Private Sidney William SHERATON, a 28 year old Labourer from Muttaburra, Queensland. He enlisted on, 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1265 Private Albert Edward SMITH, a 22 year old Stockman from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on, 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1266 Private Thomas James SMITH, a 26 year old Interlocking from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on, 10 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 21 November 1916.

1267 Private William George STEELE, a 26 year old Farmer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on, 16 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 5 August 1916.

1269 Private Benjamin SUNNER, a 28 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on, 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 January 1919.

 

1272 Private James TALBOT, a 28 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on, 27 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged 1 March 1915.

1271 Private Albert TRAIL, a 24 year old Manager from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on, 6 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 8 April 1919.

1270 Private William Bernard TYLER, a 26 year old Shearers cook from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on, 2 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 10 November 1917.

 

1226 Acting Sergeant Philip Dunster WAKEFIELD, a 34 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on, 31 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

1278 Private Francis Alyn WALKER, a 19 year old Cook from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on, 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

1277 Private Harold George WALKER, a 19 year old Cook from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on, 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 June 1919.

1274 Private Bartholomew WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Drover from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on, 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1273 Private Thomas John WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Carter from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on, 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1276 Private John Harold Theodore WILSON, a 22 year old Contractor from Paringa, Queensland. He enlisted on, 19 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1275 Private John Oswald WISE, a 19 year old Labourer from Belmont, Queensland. He enlisted on, 26 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 8 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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A69 Warilda 5 October 1915.

The HMAT A69 Warilda weighed 7,713 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and mainly by Australian crews. The Warilda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 3 August 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

 

1308 Private Henry Albert BARBOUR, a 26 year old Grazier from Biarra via Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 7 September 1916.

1311 Private Arthur Archibald BATEMAN, a 24 year old Wool classer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1309 Private Frederick William BENNETT, a 20 year old Labourer from Lakes Creek via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 23 December 1918.

1307 Private Frederick James George BROWN, an 18 year old Farmer from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 17 September 1916.

1312 Private Thomas William BURNETT, a 21 year old Fruit grower from Taringa, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged 4 March 1920.

 

1317 Private Curzio CAGNACCI, a 20 year old Labourer from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 8 April 1919.

1316 Private Frederick William CAMPBELL, a 26 year old Stockman from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1315 Private John Lindsay CARDNO, a 19 year old Farmhand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

1313 Private William Henry CARSON, a 30 year old Horse driver from Nudgel, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 9 February 1916.

1314 Private Sidney Owen CUMES, a 24 year old Clerk from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

 

1319 Private Alfred William DIBLEY, a 20 year old Butcher from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 1 August 1919.

1302 Acting Sergeant John Clifton DOYLE, a 23 year old Teacher from Bangalow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 March 1919.

 

1359 Private Maundy Garth ELWYN, a 20 year old Commission agent from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

 

1306 Private Christopher Rupert FENWICKE, a 25 year old Overseer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 May 1919.

1320 Private Robert James FITZGERALD, a 42 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 31 January 1919.

 

1355 Private Cecil Herbert HACK, a 19 year old Clerk from Chermside, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 July 1919.

1322 Private James HENDERSON, a 45 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 10 March 1918.

1324 Private Robert Alfred HORT, a 23 year old Carpenter from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.

1321 Private Charles Frank HUGGINS, a 35 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds 4 May 1918.

 

1356 Private Daniel JONES, an 18 year old Porter QGR from Lowood, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

 

1327 Private James Joseph KELLY, a 20 year old Telegraph operator from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

 

1328 Private Benjamin LARCOMBE, a 44 year old Miner from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 21 November 1916.

1329 Private Henry Mansfield LEWIS, a 44 year old Labourer from Augathella, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 21 May 1917.

 

1332 Private Alfred William MAILE, a 24 year old Painter from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1334 Private Joseph MALVINE, a 21 year old Farmer from Alderley, Queensland / Gunalda, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1337 Private Leonard Ross MARGETTS, a 27 year old Stock agent from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1335 Private Sidney George MARSHALL, a 21 year old Baker from Roadvale, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 17 September 1918.

1338 Private Lawrence Hillerby MASON, a 20 year old French polisher from Sth Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 31 January 1918.

1336 Private Samuel Crichton McGOWAN, a 23 year old Station hand from Emo Yoroke Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds 7 August 1916.

1333 Private Alexander Clarke McINDOE, a 20 year old Butcher from Tinana, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1357 Private Hugh McINDOE, a 19 year old Labourer from Tinana, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 16 December 1917.

1339 Private Henry McLEOD, a 21 year old Butcher from Yungaburra, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 27 July 1917.

1310 Private Charles Arthur Langden MOODY, a 22 year old Labourer from Hemet, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 September 1919.

1331 Private Jack MORRISSEY, a 24 year old Draper from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 9 July 1919.

1330 Private Gordon Albert MORSCHEL, a 27 year old Dairy farmer from Berry, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged 13 December 1915.

 

1358 Private Percy Frederick PACKER, a 25 year old Mechanic from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 17 December 1918.

Lieutenant William PATRICK, a 27 year old Grazier from Clarendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1340 Private John Edward PELLING, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Wirra Wirra, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 6 May 1919.

 

1346 Private Bertram Harold RANGER, a 20 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 12 March 1918.

1341 Private Edward Charles RIELLY, a 32 year old Labourer from Condamine, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

1342 Private Charles RILEY, a 27 year old Painter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 April 1919.

1344 Private Francis Brian RUTLEDGE, a 21 year old Grazier from Dirranbandi, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 March 1919.

1343 Private Henry Lawrence RUTLEDGE, an 18 year old Grazier from Dirranbandi, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

1345 Private Thomas Richard RUTLEDGE, a 19 year old Grazier from Yamburgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action 19 April 1918.

 

1303 Acting Corporal Oswald Threlkeld SIDDINS, a 24 year old Stock buyer from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1347 Private Gordon Fulton SPILLSBURY, a 24 year old Drover from Devonport, Tasmania. He enlisted on 5 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 9 July 1919.

1304 Acting Corporal Henry Ernest SULLIVAN, a 21 year old Carpenter from Boyds Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 21 November 1916.

 

1348 Private William George TWIST, a 38 year old Bridge builder from Wellington Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds 17 April 1917.

 

1352 Private Walter Franklin WADE, a 29 year old Grazier from Old Bonalbo via Tabulam, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1349 Private Clarence WALKER, a 19 year old Stockman from Ascot, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

1350 Private Cyril Campbell WALKER, a 24 year old Auctioneer from Ascot, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

1351 Private Henry Frederick WALKER, a 28 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 April 1919.

 

1353 Private Maurice Lang Wilson ZILLMAN, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Railway Dept Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group

 HMAT A47 Mashobra

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashrobra 4 October 1915.

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

 

1456 Private Albert ALBRECHT, a 24 year old Labourer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1384 Private Sydney Thomas ARTHUR, a 30 year old Carter from Corinda, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1385 Private John Henry ASKEW, a 19 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1378 Acting Corporal James Cockburn BARROWMAN, a 40 year old Draper from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1390 Private George Robert BATES, a 37 year old Labourer from Hamilton via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1457 Private Frank BEATTIE, a 23 year old Butcher from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

1389 Private Richard BENNEY, a 26 year old Farmer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1395 Private Aubrey Wilfred BIGGS, a 23 year old Station hand from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

1391 Private Robert Edward BIRT, an 18 year old Farmer from Nerang, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 July 1917.

1392 Private Walter Robert BOUSER, a 21 year old Labourer from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1388 Private William Charles BOX, a 21 year old Selector from Undulla Creek via Tata, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

1477 Private Cecil Leonard Rodney BOYCE, a 35 year old Musician from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 3 February 1920.

1459 Private Michael BRAZIL, a 30 year old Bamboo worker from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1395 Private Aubrey Wilfred BIGGS, a 23 year old Station hand from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 May 1918.

1386 Private Robert BROWN, a 21 year old Motor driver from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

1458 Private John McDonald BRYANT, a 24 year old Carpenter from Koongal via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1387 Private Francis William BYROM, a 21 year old Smelter from Mt Perry, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1394 Private William John CATON, a 24 year old Labourer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1399 Private Robert McIlroy CHRISTINSON, a 23 year old Sawyer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1476 Private Philip Henry CLAYTON, a 21 year old Rail worker from Waterford, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1397 Private Percy COLLINS, a 19 year old Labourer from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1461 Private George Andrew CONNOLLY, a 22 year old Stockman from Ouida Downs, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1396 Private William Robert COOKE, a 25 year old Farmer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1460 Private Albert Vincent COUNSELL, an 18 year old Carter from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1462 Private Frank CRAVEN, a 20 year old Station hand from Sydlgum, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.

1475 Private George Alfred CUNNINGHAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1393 Private Patrick CUNNINGHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1463 Private William DAUBERN, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

1400 Private Thomas DAVISON, a 26 year old Labourer from Boulder City, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1464 Private George Alfred ELMES, a 26 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1401 Private Alfred FELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1405 Private Robert Summerton GAMES, a 42 year old Farmer from Elwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1404 Private John William GILHESPY, a 26 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 November 1918.

1403 Private James GORDON, a 22 year old Wool presser from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 December 1919.

1402 Private James GWYNNE, a 21 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland / Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1411 Private Donald HALL, a 33 year old Horse breaker from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1408 Private Martin James HASSED, a 25 year old Labourer from Morven, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1409 Private John Joseph HEGARTY, an 18 year old Clerk from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1407 Private Arthur Francis HENNESSEY, a 27 year old Overseer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 October 1918.

1413 Private Joseph Lewis HERBERT, a 19 year old Carpenter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 12 July 1918.

1410 Private John Joseph HOPPER, a 21 year old Station hand from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1406 Private James HUGHES, a 24 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1916.

1414 Private Reginald Charles HUNT, a 25 year old Cook from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1415 Private Peter JENSEN, a 26 year old Farmer from Hendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1465 Private Eric JOHNSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1470 Private Alfred James KNIGHT, an 18 year old Shop worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1416 Private Louis KOHLER, a 37 year old Fruit preserver from Norman Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 May 1919.

 

1417 Private Walter Miles LAKE, a 28 year old Farmer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1419 Private Ernest Edward LANCASTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 October 1917.

1418 Private Ivan Desmond LAWLESS, a 20 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1438 Private John Lindsay LAWLESS-PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1450 Private David LLOYD, a 25 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1420 Private William Vernon LLOYD, a 40 year old Bushman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

 

1421 Private Neil Archibald MacFARLANE, a 22 year old Stockman from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1422 Private Arthur Norman MacKAY, a 20 year old Station hand from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1426 Private Francis MASON, a 19 year old Stockman from Mt Chambers via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1423 Private Edwin McCROHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.

1469 Private Leith John McDONALD, an 18 year old Labourer from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1425 Private Vallen Henry McGUIRE, a 25 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1424 Private Roland George McKERIHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1467 Private John MEIKLEJOHN, a 28 year old Carter from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1466 Private Robert William MEIKLEJOHN, a 21 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.

1468 Private William Joseph MEIKLEJOHN, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1427 Private Arthur Johann MILLEAR, a 19 year old Selector from Undulla Creek Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1428 Private William MILLER, a 26 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 8 September 1919.

1380 Acting Corporal Edward Redmond MINAHAN, a 28 year old Agent from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

1429 Private Cecil Selby MORTIMER, a 23 year old Selector from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1430 Private Daniel Leslie NEILSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1431 Private Francis NEWTON, a 24 year old Labourer from Westwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1433 Private Edmund James O'CONNOR, a 20 year old Labourer from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1435 Private John O'MARA, a 32 year old Lorry driver from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1434 Private Hugh O'MEARA, a 41 year old Miner from Red Hill Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 October 1919.

1432 Private George Ronald ORR, a 20 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1478 Private Maurice OSBORNE, a 32 year old Slaughterman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1437 Private Gwydir Balford PARRY, a 41 year old Stockman from Burnett River, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.

1436 Private William Thomas PHILLIPS, a 23 year old Clergyman from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1377 Acting Sergeant Joseph James Raphael PUNCH, a 23 year old Farmer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1438 Private John Lindsay Lawless PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1412 Private Donald RAE, a 19 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1915.

1444 Private William Henry SCHAFER, a 26 year old Miner from Beenleigh, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1439 Private Wallace Oakhampton SCOTT, a 20 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1472 Private Richard James SHADWELL, a 25 year old Butcher from West Gabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1379 Acting Corporal William Herbert SIMMS, a 24 year old manager from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1473 Private Alfred William G SIMONSON, a 24 year old Carter from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1443 Private William Edward SIZER, a 30 year old Farmer from Millmerran, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1441 Private Frederick Thomas SLADEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1442 Private Walter Montague SLEEMAN, a 34 year old Selector from Undulla Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1440 Private John SMART, a 22 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1445 Private James SPENCER, an 18 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1376 Acting Sergeant Ewen Gore STEWART, a 33 year old Driller from Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.

1471 Private Lawrence STINSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Hurstan Estate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 December 1915.

1383 Private Eric Charles STUBBS, a 28 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1381 Acting Corporal James Edward TANNER, a 19 year old Farmer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1448 Private John Alfred TESMER, a 21 year old Farmer from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1447 Private Cecil Stanley Joseph THOMPSON, an 18 year old Stockman from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1446 Private Thomas Edward THOMPSON, a 40 year old Boilermaker from Darra, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1449 Private Ralph Charles TWINE, a 21 year old Carter from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

1453 Private Walter Anthony WAPPETT, a 30 year old Labourer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1454 Private Charles Dixon WARD, an 18 year old Clerk from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 September 1918.

1474 Private Robert WEATHERLEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Hendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1452 Private Horace Vere WICKINS, a 31 year old Butcher from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1382 Acting Corporal Aubrey Victor WILSON, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Yanna, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1455 Private John Malcolm WOOD, a 34 year old Labourer from Birkdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.

1451 Private Harry WOODFORD, a 34 year old Horse driver from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

 

Second Lieutenant Hamilton St Clair YALDWYN, a 43 year old Miner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 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

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.

The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)

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

 

1737 Private Arthur ADAMS, a 20 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1733 Private Walter Frederick AMOS, a 20 year old Carpenter from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

Second Lieutenant George Waverley BATHURST, a 39 year old Mechanical Engineer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1702 Private Edwin BELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1731 Private Frederick BOOTH, a 21 year old Labourer from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1727 Private John James BRADLEY, a 29 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1729 Private Hugh BUCHANAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Copmanhurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

1688 Private Stanley BURROWS, a 21 year old Clerk from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1693 Private Charles Sebastian CARBERRY, a 23 year old Carter from Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1736 Private James Thomas CLANCY, a 22 year old Labourer from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1692 Private Albert CLARK, a 20 year old Dairy farmer from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 27 January 1916.

1694 Private James COOK, an 18 year old Labourer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

1689 Private John Ashley COOPER, a 21 year old Labourer from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1398 Private Edward Arnold CORNELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1725 Private David COULTER, a 21 year old Jeweller from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1691 Private John CREW, a 27 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1734 Private Hugh DOLAN, a 35 year old Labourer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1695 Private Frank Charles DUCE, an 18 year old Carter from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1698 Private William Thomas FITZGERALD, a 21 year old Storeman from Hendra, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1697 Private John FLYNN, a 23 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1700 Private Newbury Hine GREEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1699 Private William Arthur GRIMLEY, a 21 year old Draper from Breakfast Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

1739 Private Ernest Harold HALLIGAN, a 21 year old Lithographer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1686 Acting Sergeant David Lewin HOPPER, a 22 year old Engine foreman from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1726 Private James Alfred HUBBARD, a 32 year old Horse breaker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1687 Acting Corporal John KELLEHER, a 24 year old Farmer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.

1704 Private Alexander Matthew KELLY, a 21 year old Roo Shooter from Murarrie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 27 September 1919.

 

1705 Private James John LAWLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Breakfast Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1740 Private John LEE, a 42 year old Stockman from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

1707 Private John James MARSH, a 21 year old Grocer from Hemet, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 November 1917.

1710 Private John MARSHALL, a 26 year old Driver from Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1709 Private Duncan McDIARMID, a 21 year old Trapper from Tingalpa, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1708 Private James Clyde McGRATH, an 18 year old Labourer from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 October 1918.

1741 Private Robert McWILLIAM, a 27 year old Labourer from Ormiston, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

1711 Private Herbert John MULQUEENEY, a 28 year old Farmer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1712 Private Walter Albert OXFORD, a 21 year old Painter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

1714 Private George Alfred PAYNTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

1713 Private John Vincent PARSONS, a 25 year old Carpenter from Morningside, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1735 Private Frederick Freestone PHILLIPS, a 20 year old Farmer from Freestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1730 Private Cedric Belford PRATT, a 21 year old Carpenter from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1716 Private George Wyvern RAFF, a 34 year old Sawyer from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1724 Private James Henry REYNOLDS, a 26 year old Labourer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 May 1918.

1715 Private George Herbert RILEY, a 28 year old Harness maker from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1717 Private George ROSE, a 36 year old Printer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1720 Private Alfred SPEERS, a 21 year old Saddler from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1718 Private Frank STAPLES, a 31 year old Station hand from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1719 Private Ernest Lawrence SULLIVAN, a 25 year old Butcher from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1728 Private William Alexander TOCHER, a 20 year old Labourer from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1732 Private Percy Thomas TOSI, a 22 year old Carter from Longlands, East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

1722 Private Thomas Percy UHLMANN, a 23 year old Butcher from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

1723 Private Samuel WILSON, a 27 year old Stable boy from Breakfast Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Monday, 21 December 2009 8:21 PM EAST

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