Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements

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Friday, 30 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements

HMAT A63 Karoola

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A63 Karoola 12 June 1915.

The HMAT A63 Karoola weighed 7,391 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the McIlwraith, McEacharn's Line Pty Ltd, Melbourne, and manned by Australian officers and crews. The Karoola was leased by the Commonwealth until June 1919.

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

1001 Acting Corporal James Francis ANDERSON, a 37 year old Stockman from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1005 Private Waler Rothwell ARCHIBALD, a 22 year old Station hand from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1003 Private George Walter ARMSTRONG, a 37 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1002 Private Richard Arthur ASH, a 30 year old Labourer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

Lieutenant Leslie Thomas ATKINSON, a 38 year old Merchant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1004 Private Joseph AUSTIN, a 30 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 January 1919.

1008 Private George Henry BOTT, a 21 year old Farmer from Biggenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1007 Private Eric BROWN, a 21 year old Plumber from Mayne Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1010 Private Edward BURNS, a 29 year old Stockman from Urana, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1918.

1009 Private Thomas Frederick BURRELL, a 23 year old Carpenter from Eumundi, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 30 October 1919.

1011 Acting Sergeant John CHRISTIANSEN, a 21 year old Policeman from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 November 1915.

1053 Private Benjamin James COCKERILL, a 37 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.

1012 Acting Corporal Arthur Albert CROZIER, a 27 year old Dairy farmer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1013 Private John Thornton DANCOCKS, a 39 year old Miner from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1060 Private Patrick DELANEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Gooroolba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1054 Private Thomas William DOWNIE, a 30 year old Clerk from Stewarts Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1014 Private Frederick DROCKMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1058 Private Alwyne ELLIOTT, a 19 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

1015 Acting Corporal Benjamin FELMINGHAM, a 21 year old Engine driver from Milton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1063 Private Charles Stuart FERGUSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1919.

1016 Private John Bennett GALLIGAN, a 40 year old Electrician from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 March 1917.

1057 Private Wilfred Holland GILBEY, a 27 year old Grazier from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.

1017 Acting Corporal Charles David HADFIELD, a 32 year old Shearing mechanic from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1020 Private Stanford Sydney HALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Cooktown, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1059 Private Robert HANDLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1021 Private Augustus Thomas Edward HARRISON, a 39 year old Hairdresser from Byron Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1061 Private Sydney HENSLEY, a 42 year old Miner from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1018 Private Arthur Joseph HERBERT, a 22 year old Labourer / Fireman from Fort Lane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

1019 Private Joseph Stewart HOPPER, a 20 year old Farmer from Cooranga, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1917.

1027 Private William KEARSLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1026 Private Edward KEYS, a 28 year old Stockman from Five Ways, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.

1030 Private Harold Eric Joseph MacARTNEY, a 32 year old Overseer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

1028 Private Hastings Elms MADDISON, a 21 year old Station hand from Drummond, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1033 Private Isaac Ruddell McBRYDE, a 32 year old Construction engineer from Stanwell Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 18 November 1917.

1035 Private William McINTOSH, an 18 year old Sugar worker from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1034 Private Thomas Joseph McMAHON, a 25 year old Letter carrier from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 May 1916.

1032 Private Thomas Ernest Orton MILNE, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1062 Private Lawrence MITCHELL, a 28 year old Merchant Stoker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 October 1919.

1031 Private John MONAGHAN, a 41 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland / Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 December 1918.

1029 Private James Thomas MOONEY, a 26 year old Clerk from Bowen Bridge, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1056 Private Robert Langley NEWELL, a 25 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1037 Private Harry PARKER, a 22 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1038 Private Robert Henry PASLEY, a 20 year old Timberman from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1039 Private Basil Ernest PROCTOR, a 23 year old Station hand from Derby, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1040 Private James Patrick ROBINSON, a 26 year old Drover from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1043 Private James Walter SANDERCOCK, a 20 year old Labourer from Wandiligong, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1045 Private John Henry SMITH, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1044 Private Joseph Maitland STEELE, a 31 year old Drover from Springthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.

1046 Private William Robert VOWLES, a 27 year old Grocer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1052 Private James WARBROOK, a 20 year old Labourer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1048 Private George Henry WARE, a 35 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1047 Private David Ewin WASLEY, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 August 1919.

1050 Private William Carey WYLIE, a 24 year old Labourer from Innisfail, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 2 February 1919.

Previous: 5th Reinforcements

Next: 7th Reinforcements

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements

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Thursday, 29 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements

HMAT A9 Shropshire

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.

Previous: 6th Reinforcements

Next: 8th Reinforcements

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements

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Wednesday, 28 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

HMAT A55 Kyarra, 1916

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

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Tuesday, 27 June 2006

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 2B - 5 LHR

5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements

HMAT A1 Hymettus

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.

Previous: 8th Reinforcements

Next: 10th Reinforcements

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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Monday, 21 December 2009 8:25 PM EAST