10th LHR, AIF

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 30th Reinforcements

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 30th Reinforcements, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 17 September 1917.

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

 

3466 Acting Sergeant Frederick Reginald ANDERSON, a 38 year old Engine Driver from Sth Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

3498 Private Harold Victor BOUNDY, a 27 year old Farmer from Babakin via Bruce Rock, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3486 Private William Roy BRAY, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3469 Acting Corporal Patrick John BREEN, a 41 year old Labourer from Teddington Mt Barker, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3483 Private Harry Albert BROOKS, a 20 year old Farm Hand from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3473 Private John Edward CAMPBELL, a 20 year old Station Hand from Kulikup via Kojonup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3470 Private Mark CONROY, a 44 year old Hairdresser from North Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3474 Private Ernest George COOK, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Kayanaba, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3471 Private Sydney Reuben CRAMPTON, a 36 year old Labourer from Harvey, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3475 Private Reynolds DRIVER, a 45 year old Manager Saw Mills from Millers Trading Co Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

3476 Private Percy William FINLAY, a 24 year old Labourer from Victoria Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

 

3477 Private David Eddie HEPPINGSTONE, a 43 year old Prospector from South Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3479 Private Frank MARK, a 29 year old Shearer from West Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3481 Private Rolf Ludveik MATHISON, a 21 year old Sailor from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3480 Private John MAXWELL, an 18 year old Engine Cleaner from East Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3478 Private Miles McDONALD, a 32 year old Farmer from Gnowangerup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3482 Private William Charles MILLER, a 30 year old Miner from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 31 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

3468 Acting Corporal Oswald Lewis MYERS, a 23 year old Farmer from East Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

 

3484 Private William NILSEN, a 27 year old Farmer from Bruce Rock, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3485 Private John PICKETT, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

3487 Private James PINKER, a 25 year old Farm Hand from Bruce Rock, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3492 Private Cyril Stanley RANDALL, a 23 year old Farmer from Mt Barker, Western Australia. He enlisted on 11 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3488 Private John Richard REGAN, a 27 year old Greengrocer from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3491 Private Cecil Hotham ROBINS, a 19 year old Farmer from Boddington, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3489 Private Donald Peter ROBINSON, a 22 year old Slaughterman from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 March 1919.

3490 Private Donald Campbell RUTHVEN, a 33 year old Labourer from Toodyay, Western Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3494 Private Sydney Alfred SCHMIDT, a 27 year old Horse Driver from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3493 Private Alfred Edward SMITH, a 27 year old Horse Driver from Beaconsfield, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

3499 Private Ambrose Chalk SMITH, a 43 year old Station Overseer from Royal Hotel Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3495 Private Harold Bertram SMITH, a 41 year old Contractor from Guthea, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3496 Private Walter Benjamin WATTS, a 35 year old Butcher from Boulder, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3497 Private George WESTERN, a 45 year old Farrier from Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

Previous: 29th Reinforcements

Next: 31st 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:

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Wednesday, 30 December 2009 8:03 PM EAST

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A34 Persic 21 December 1914.

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

 

62 Private Richard John Edward ARMIT, a 29 year old Engine fitter from North Ward Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

 

64 Private William Alfred BREWER, a 26 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.

 

153 Trumpeter Sergeant John Robert CAIN, a 29 year old Clerk from Goondwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

172 Driver William CHAVE, a 27 year old Selector from Hughendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

 

72 Private Charles Francis DUCHATEL, a 22 year old Surveyors Assistant from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

 

74 Private George Peirce FOOT, a 29 year old Bushman from Cardigan, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

107 Lance Corporal Roy Everard FORREST, a 23 year old Station hand from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919.

 

38 Private Eric Walter GILLESPIE, a 28 year old Station hand from Proserpine via Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 4 October 1919.

76 Private Sydney Hector GRALOW, a 26 year old Surveyors chainman from Alligator Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

 

78 Private Nicholas Dillon HEALY, a 28 year old Bushman from Huon Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.

 

41 Private Edward Bland INSCH, a 21 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

43 Private Alexander JAMIESON, a 28 year old Boilermaker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

42 Private William George JOHNSTONE, a 32 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.

 

44 Private David KELLY, a 25 year old Engine fitter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

 

173 Private Hurtle John LEWIS, a 30 year old Roo shooter from Wirrabara, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 December 1918.

 

10 Private Albert Stanley MUIR, a 21 year old Teacher from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.

 

51 Private Denis O'HARA, a 21 year old Labourer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

Lieutenant Eustace Royston Baum PIKE, a 30 year old Engineer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

174 Driver Frank Ernest Gordon PULLEN, a 22 year old Carrier from Helidon, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

67 Driver Roy REDMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

61 Private Charles Edward TAYLOR, a 25 year old Labourer from Flynns Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

 

Previous: "C" Squadron

Next: Vestalia Group

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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Updated: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 7:44 PM EAST

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, Vestalia Group

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Vestalia Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A44 Vestalia 19 December 1914.

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

 

383 Private Charles Alma BRENNAN, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

342 Driver Thomas CHARLES, a 23 year old Miner from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

149 Driver Thomas CHRISTENSEN, a 19 year old Grocer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

511 Driver William Joseph COOPER, a 26 year old Stockman from PO Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

101 Driver Charles Henry CROSSMAN, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

605 Private Charles Stewart DUNCAN, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Freestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

155 Driver Ernest Edwin ENSOR, a 22 year old Fireman from PO Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 April 1918.

 

55 Driver Charles GORMAN, a 28 year old Shearer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1918.

79 Private Alfred Charles GRAHAM, a 26 year old Grocer from Noolah, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

40 Driver John HERRING, a 30 year old Labourer from Seaforth Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.

 

534 Driver Richard JAMES, a 21 year old Cab owner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

525 Private Thomas JONES, a 36 year old Horse breaker from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

426 Private John Joseph KANE, a 30 year old Carpenter from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

58 Driver Christopher John KESSLER, a 28 year old Grazier from Wombo, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

653 Acting Corporal Frederick Neebone KING, a 33 year old Timber cutter from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

593 Driver Joseph Francis KING, a 26 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

402 Driver Charles Bute MASSY, a 23 year old Stockman from Mt View, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.

 

606 Private Robert Gregory OWEN-JONES, a 23 year old Dairyman from Redlands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

207 Driver Herbert Frederick POOL, a 24 year old Stockman from Milora, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

85 Driver John Valentine RYAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

 

487 Driver Robert Varney SIDNEY, a 23 year old Groom from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

 

92 Driver Alfred WATSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Pearces Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 July 1918.

644 Driver James Weston WELLS, a 23 year old Station Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

 

Previous: Machine Gun Section

Next: 1st 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, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 6:08 PM EAST

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10th LHR, AIF

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 31st Reinforcements

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 31st Reinforcements, embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 9 November 1917.

The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 23 June 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

 

3528 Private Cyril Edmund CADD, a 22 year old Station Manager from Ord st Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3530 Private Frank CARTER, a 22 year old Station Hand from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3529 Private Harry Bertram CLEMENS, a 26 year old Farmer from “Kartanarra”, Dangin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

3531 Private Charles James Alphine CLINCH, a 21 year old Shop Assistant from Moora, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3555 Private Arthur Edward DRAPER, a 29 year old Farmer from Blackwood, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

3526 Acting Sergeant John Peter DURACK, a 28 year old Solicitor from West Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 20 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3557 Private Spencer Roy DYER, a 25 year old Farmer from Kellerberrin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3533 Private Maurice John EVANS, a 43 year old Station Hand from Broome, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

 

3537 Private Thomas Allen GIFFEN, a 31 year old Labourer from Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3535 Private Edward Owen GREEN, a 44 year old Prospector from Fremantle, Western Australia / Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and subsequently Died of Accident, 29 November 1918.

3534 Private Luke GREEN, a 44 year old Prospector from Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

Lieutenant William John HENDERSON, a 34 year old Accountant from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

3540 Acting Lance Corporal John Frederick HILLMAN, a 34 year old Farmer from Broomehill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3556 Private Vance Bowman HOGARTH, a 32 year old Station Manager from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 14 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3541 Private Eric Hayes JOHNSTON, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Leschenault, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

 

3543 Private Thomas Hubert LEAKE, a 32 year old Farmer from Kellerberrin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3542 Private Keith McKay Sutherland LOW, a 26 year old Farmer from Mt Stirling, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3558 Acting Corporal Frederick Ernest MacMURTRIE, a 32 year old Accountant from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3544 Private Harold Frederick MATHESON, a 23 year old Farmer from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3545 Private Daniel McCALL, an 18 year old Farmer from Wickepin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3536 Private John Finlay Patrick McCORMACK, a 44 year old Miner from Meekatharra, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

3426 Private Frederick MITCHELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3546 Private Hubert Victor MOUNTAIN, an 18 year old Student from Kalamunda, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3547 Private Thomas O'BRIEN, a 32 year old Jockey from Perth, Western Australia / Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3539 Private Gerald Stanley PARKER, a 23 year old Farmer from Balladong, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3527 Acting Corporal William Temperley RICHARDSON, a 42 year old Farmer from Ngarming via Wickepin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3548 Private Clarence George RUSSELL, a 19 year old Farmer from Westonia, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3549 Private Edmund Roy SUTCLIFFE, a 19 year old Porter from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3551 Private Robert Henry TUCKER, a 29 year old Horse Driver from Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3552 Private William Brook TURNER, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

3553 Private Walter Thomas WALTON, a 21 year old Wood Cutter from South Greenbushes, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

17852 Private John Adair WAUHOPE, a 33 year old Sanitary and meat inspector from 'Niddrie', Earl Street, Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

3554 Private George Edwin WILSON, an 18 year old Driver from West Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

Previous: 30th Reinforcements

Next: 32nd 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:

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Wednesday, 30 December 2009 8:01 PM EAST

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A44 Vestalia 19 December 1914.

The HMAT A44 Vestalia weighed 5,528 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 March 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

 

696 Private William BANSGROVE, a 21 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

706 Private John Wilson BARNES, a 21 year old Driller from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

492 Private William Weaver BAYLISS, a 26 year old Stockman from Booroorban via Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1915.

584 T/QMS Thomas Joshua BERESFORD, a 24 year old Labourer from Cottesloe, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

695 Private Vivian Ashby CAPPER, a 21 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.

697 Private William CLARK, a 25 year old Plumber from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

702A Private Benjamin Smith COCKRANE, a 23 year old Labourer from Glengallan, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 8 February 1915.

698 Private Alfred Henry CONNOLLY, a 23 year old Overseer from Ivanhoe, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

505 Private William COOPER, a 37 year old Engine driver from McLean, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 21 July 1920.

559 Private Fletcher CUSSEN, a 22 year old Shearer from PO Yeulba, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

 

682 Private Fenton Mervyn DYSON-HOLLAND, a 23 year old Overseer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.

 

700 Private Oswald FAULKINER, a 23 year old Telegraph Operator from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 April 1915.

614 Private Alfred George FOGARTY, a 21 year old Barber from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.

649 Private William Leslie Claude FRANCIS, a 25 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

 

705 Private James Michael GRADY, a 19 year old Butter Tester from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

 

586 Private James Courtney HERBERT, a 19 year old Painter from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

641 Private Joseph HIGGINS, a 21 year old Farmer from Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

115 Private Arthur Charles HOMER, a 26 year old Labourer from Nanduranna, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

466 Private Herbert HOUNSLOW, a 19 year old Clerk from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.

 

701 Private John Osborne KING, a 25 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

303 Private Alexander KIRBY, a 31 year old Labourer from Woodford, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

693 Private Guylford Wilton LOVE, a 23 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 September 1915.

485 Private Clyde LOVELL, a 20 year old Engine driver from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

 

495 Private Robert MARTIN, a 31 year old Labourer from Mandarna, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 27 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

624 Private Frederick Robert MAZLIN, a 24 year old Saw Miller from Herberton, North Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.

502 Private Thomas Walter McMURTRIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Woonona, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 October 1918.

610 Private William James MINNION, a 38 year old Dairyman from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

494 T/SSM Donald Rutherford MORISON, a 21 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

645 Private Frank Alton MORRISON, a 24 year old Labourer from Palmwoods, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

557 Private Ernest Arthur Richard MOURITZ, a 23 year old Labourer from Diggora Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

581 Temporary Orderly Room Sergeant John Henry MURTHA, a 32 year old Farmer from Ormeau, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

 

702 Private Patrick Bernard O'LEARY, a 32 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.

622 Private John O'SULLIVAN, a 39 year old Miner from Muckadilla via Herberton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

 

642 Private Norman Francis PATEN, a 21 year old Selector from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

230 Private Arthur Ernest PRICE, a 32 year old Grazier from Moombra, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

561 Private Claude RICHARDSON, a 19 year old Butcher from Goodna, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 6 January 1915.

689 Private James John ROBERTS, a 30 year old Grocer from Surat, Queensland / Yamba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

625 Private Denis William RUSHWORTH, a 28 year old Labourer from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

692 Private Michael RUSSELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 2 September 1917.

Lieutenant Douglas Wallace RUTHERFORD, a 24 year old Salesman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

703 Private Albert Edward SALES, a 24 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 4 April 1919.

453 Private Thomas SHEEHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Killarney via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 29 March 1916.

491 Private John Patrick SLATTERY, a 26 year old Stockman from PO Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

438 Private Joseph Henry SPILLER, a 22 year old Stockman from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 July 1918.

484 Private Leslie STRIKE, a 21 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

634 Private John Bowdich Eric SWAYNE, a 20 year old Farmer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

647 Private Frederick THORNTON, a 19 year old Timber cutter from Kilcoy, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

690 Private William Thomson Bruce URQUHART, a 34 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 July 1917.

 

521 Private Norman WAINWRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

646 Private Duncan Bettie WALKER, a 19 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

704 Private Eric Stanley WATSON, a 25 year old Baker from Belmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 May 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

691 Private Allan Herbert WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.

339 Private Frank Ness WILSON, a 30 year old Farmer from Oxenford, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

694 Private Harold Hilton WOOLFE, a 24 27 year old Farmer Council worker from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

475 Private Edward William WRIGHT, a 31 year old Labourer from Springsure, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 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: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 6:13 PM EAST

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