Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR
5th LHR, AIF
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements
5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 20 August 1915.
The HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 8,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 August 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
1098 Private George ALLEN, a 22 year old Carpenter from Ravenshoe, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1100 Private Arthur ANDERSON, a 19 year old Miner from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.
1099 Private Cecil Francis Spencer ATHERTON, a 35 year old Stockman from Yeppoon, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1126 Signaller Albert Ernest Lawrence BARKE, a 23 year old Traveller from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.
1108 Private Reginald John BUTTSWIRTHaka John SULLIVAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1102 Private William CAIRNS, a 28 year old Labourer from Many Peaks, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.
1125 Private Robert Joseph CHIDLOW, a 21 year old Labourer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
1107 Private Robert CLARK, a 38 year old Farmer from Callawadda, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
1116 Private Charles Joseph CONAGHAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 January 1919.
1123 Private Samuel Freestone CROFT, a 21 year old Labourer from Sand Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1124 Private Reuben FREEMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1087 Private James GARDNER, a 26 year old Farmer from Mareeba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 8 November 1916.
1112 Acting Sergeant William GEDDES, a 37 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
1103 Private William John GILLES, a 34 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 November 1917.
1086 Private Christopher GILLS, a 19 year old Labourer from Virginia, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1090 Private William Burnard HALLETT, a 24 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 March 1916.
1094 Acting Corporal George HARDING, a 38 year old Bandmaster from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
1113 Acting Sergeant Herbert Charles HARDWICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1076 Private Lindsay Ivan HAWTHORNE, a 19 year old Teacher from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1114 Private Alfred Lloyd HUGHES, a 21 year old Farmer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1119 Private William JACKSON, a 23 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.
1111 Acting Corporal Elmo Morris JOHNSON, a 24 year old Overseer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1120 Private Albert JOHNSTON, a 35 year old Horse breaker from Eulo, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
1118 Private Matthew LAMBERT, a 36 year old Labourer from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
1109 Private John LANE, a 26 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1089 Private Michael LENIHAN, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1083 Private John MacDONALD, a 36 year old Station hand from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
1096 Private Arthur Herbert MARSH, a 22 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
1084 Private Harold Coogee McCALLUM, a 25 year old Stockman from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
1088 Private Thomas McIVOR, a 20 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
1078 Private Alexander John Dugald McKINNON, a 19 year old Farmer from Knocknow via Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
1105 Private George Alexander McPHERSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Proserpine, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1079 Private John NELSON, a 30 year old Stockman from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1093 Private William Henry NEWTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
1115 Private Archibald NICOL, a 19 year old Drover from Kangaroo Point, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
1104 Private Christie NIELSEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Aloomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 25 April 1917.
1081 Private Richard O'DONOHUE, a 27 year old Farmer from South Gate, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
1077 Private William Joseph O'DONOHUE, a 23 year old Farmer from South Gate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1101 Private William Joseph O'GRADY, a 21 year old Labourer from Talgai, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
Second Lieutenant Roland Rolf RICHARD, a 23 year old Pastoralist from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war his fate is unknown and unable to be located, .
1110 Private Arthur William ROWLEY, a 29 year old Farmer from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 May 1919.
1097 Private Francis William RYDER, a 30 year old Labourer from Yetman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1129 Private Cecil Ray SIMPSON, a 25 year old Sailor from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
1085 Private Frederick Pentland SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1080 Private Edward Arthur STEEMSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Splitters Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
1106 Private George TREICHEL, a 22 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
1082 Private Alfred Vivian TRELOAR, a 21 year old Rail worker from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1918.
1095 Private Reginald George WALKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Biggenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
1117 Private George WALLACE, a 34 year old Shearer from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 December 1917.
1122 Private William Edward WALLER, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
1121 Private William WEDDELL, a 36 year old Bookseller from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 March 1919.
1091 Private Jack Leslie WOODALL, a 25 year old Stockman from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
1092 Acting Corporal Charles ZIESEMER, a 21 year old Labourer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 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
Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements