14th LHR, AIF

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 33rd Reinforcements

SS Canberra

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 33rd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Canberra 16 November 1917. This Reinforcement Group was absorbed into the 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF.

The SS Canberra weighed 7,707 tons with an average cruise speed of 16.5 knots or 30.55 kmph. It was owned by the Australian Steamships Ltd (Howard Smith), Melbourne.  

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

 

4138 Private John Edward BEDFORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

4137 Private William Joseph BLOWS, a 21 year old Labourer from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

4139 Private Keith BODSWORTH, a 21 year old Farmhand from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

4136 Acting Corporal John DANAHER, a 28 year old Farmer from Moombooldool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

4141 Private Arthur Herbert EDMONDS, an 18 year old Labourer from Millthorpe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

4163 Private Joseph James GOUGHaka Joseph James WARD, a 36 year old Dealer from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

 

4143 Private Ernest HALL, a 21 year old Horse driver from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

4142 Private Thomas Patrick HAMPTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

4160 Private John Gordon HICKS, a 19 year old Clerk from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4144 Private Horrie HILL, a 21 year old Wool washer from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

4147 Private James LODDING, a 22 year old Labourer from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

4148 Private John William MOORE, a 21 year old Salesman from Kyogle via Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

4162 Private Arthur William MORTON, a 38 year old Butcher from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

4159 Private William John MOWINCKLE, an 18 year old Clerk from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

4149 Private William Angus NICOLSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Maldon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

4150 Private Thomas Arthur O'CONNOR, a 19 year old Motor driver from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

4156 Private Alfred Clifford PALMER, a 22 year old Rail worker from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4161 Private Osman Robert PRESTON, a 19 year old Plumber from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

4157 Private Frederick Clifford VEALE, a 19 year old Photographer from Bexley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

4151 Private Cyril John WATERS, a 19 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

4154 Private James William Francis WATSON, a 22 year old Labourer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

4153 Private William Arthur WILLIAMS, a 41 year old Labourer from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

4152 Private William George WILSON, a 41 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

4155 Private Frederick Horace WOODS, a 23 year old Musician from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

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Next: 34th 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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 16 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

 

914 Private Ernest ALEXANDER, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

916 Private Bertie Gerald BARRETT, a 35 year old Selector from Frances, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1916.

917 Private Vivian Thomas BARTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

919 Private Percy BOOTH, a 26 year old Stockman from Zillmere, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

915 Private John BYRON, a 39 year old Agent from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

921 Private John COGHLAN, a 29 year old Teamster from Tumoulin, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

922 Private Robert COOPER, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

920 Private Frank Edward COSTON, a 26 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

923 Private James Joseph COYNE, a 23 year old Labourer from Grantham, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

947 Private Matt DAKIN, a 22 year old Manager from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

926 Private William George DODD, a 26 year old Farmer from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

924 Private Thomas Michael DOLAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.

925 Private Terence DUNN, a 21 year old Station hand from Freeling, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

928 Private Dennis FOX, a 25 year old Miner from Tolga, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

929 Private Arthur FURNESS, a 44 year old Labourer from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

927 Private Arthur FURNESS, a 35 year old Farrier from Hermit Park via Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

949 Private Herbert James GASKILL, a 31 year old Carpenter from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

930 Private Ellis Richard GILMAN, a 41 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

 

931 Private Charles Frank HOBSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Caboolture, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

950 Private Henry John JONES, a 31 year old Shearer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

 

948 Private Percy Carrington LEGGATT, a 24 year old Bucher from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

933 Private Clarence Albert LOWE, a 23 year old Shearer from Frederickton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

Lieutenant George Stuart MACKRELL, a 25 year old Farmer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

936 Private James Alexander MAHONEY, a 19 year old Stockman from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

911 Private John McCARTHY, a 24 year old Labourer from Rocklea, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.

934 Private James McLEAN, a 24 year old Jockey from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

557 Private William Thomas MOYLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

951 Private Kenneth Andrew MUDGE, a 19 year old Labourer from Tate Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 April 1917.

935 Private Francis James MURRAY, a 32 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

938 Private Jens Christian PETERSEN, a 24 year old Station hand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

940 Private Joseph Marshall RAMSEY, a 22 year old Stockman from Springbrook, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

939 Private Daniel Allen RILEY, a 19 year old Farmhand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

952 Private Percy McDonald ROBERTS, a 25 year old Engine driver from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 November 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

 

943 Private Patrick Joseph SLATTERY, a 21 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

953 Private Alfred Allen SMITH, a 26 year old Teamster from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

941 Private John Alexander STEIN, a 27 year old Labourer Farmer from Torwood via Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.

942 Private William Edward STEVENSON, a 22 year old Maker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

 

945 Private Robert WILLIAMSON, a 32 year old Bucher from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

944 Private Joseph WILSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

599 Private Clifford Arnold ZACHARIAH, a 22 year old Gardener from Mount Lofty, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

Previous: 2nd Reinforcements Shropshire Group 

Next: 3rd Reinforcements Star Of England 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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements Star Of England Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcements Star Of England Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A15 Star Of England 21 September 1915.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

966 Private Thomas Charles ATKINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

 

967 Private Stanier BOURNE, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Moolawurtie, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

982 Private George William BRAY, an 18 year old Baker from Goolwa, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

 

968 Private Andrew Peter DOWD, a 25 year old Stockman from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

969 Private Sydney Horace ELLENDON, a 22 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

971 Private Clement Nash FINNISS, a 19 year old Gardener from Malvern, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

970 Private Benjamin FRANKLIN, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Glandore via Black Forrest, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

 

891 Private Edward Arthur GREEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Magill, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

973 Private Frank Eric HAMILTON, a 19 year old Winemaker from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

974 Private Leslie James MARKS, a 21 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

975 Private Cromwell Rapston OSBORN, an 18 year old Baker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

 

976 Private King Edward PHILLIPS, a 25 year old Farmhand from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 May 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 July 1919.

 

977 Private Thomas James RICKETTS, a 35 year old Farmer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

978 Private Walter Robert Francis SHURDINGTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Penola, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

979 Private Eric Arnold WADE, an 18 year old Farmer from Kilkenny, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 July 1916.

980 Private Arthur WARHURST, a 21 year old Labourer from Henley Beach, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

981 Private Leonard Octavius N. WATERS, a 20 year old Farmer from Gawler, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

Previous: 3rd Reinforcements Kyarra Group 

Next: 4th Reinforcements Hymettus 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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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11th LHR, AIF

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements Star Of England Group

11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcements Star Of England Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A15 Star Of England 21 September 1915.

The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 September 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

 

994 Private Thomas COTTER, a 29 year old Labourer from Kalangadoo, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

995 Private Owen Nicholson FITZGERALD, an 18 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

997 Private Reginald John GOLDNEY, a 27 year old Motor mechanic from Northfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.

1004A Private Marshall Percy Kilgore GORDON, a 36 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

996 Private Frederick GORRIE, a 24 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.

 

993 Private Henry HARRISON, a 27 year old Engineer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

998 Private Johannes Daniel HIRSCHFELD, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Mannum, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

1000 Private Clifford Roy MARR, an 18 year old Farmer from Yorketown, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 July 1918.

1002 Private Patrick John MEANEY, a 22 year old Railway porter from Hawker, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1001 Private Harold Joseph MOORE, a 19 year old Driver from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

1003 Private John OSBORNE, a 21 year old Labourer from Waukaringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 December 1919.

 

1006 Private Harry Frank POULTON, a 21 year old Farmhand from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

 

1004 Private John Anderson STIRLING, a 19 year old Painter from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1005 Private Francis Bertram SYMONS, a 21 year old Labourer from Telford via Leigh's Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

Previous: 4th Reinforcements Hymettus Group

Next: 5th Reinforcements Warilda 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:

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Sunday, 3 January 2010 10:11 PM EAST

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14th LHR, AIF

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 34th Reinforcements

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 34th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 19 December 1917. This Reinforcement Group was absorbed into the 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF.

The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 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

 

4196 Acting Corporal Archibald BALMER, a 39 year old Contractor from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

4197 Private Samuel Herbert BLOWS, a 23 year old Tram conductor from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4198 Private Walter Edward BOWDITCH, a 36 year old Fruiter from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

4221 Private Robert CALDWELL, a 27 year old Labourer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

4199 Private William DALTON, a 41 year old Rail worker from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

 

4226 Private Frank ECKMAN, a 21 year old Carter from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4201 Private James Stewart EWART, a 23 year old Horse driver from Moonbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

4202 Private Leslie Allen FAIRHALL, an 18 year old Farmer from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 August 1918.

4203 Private Henry FAULKNER, a 41 year old Traveller from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

4204 Private Cecil Burnett FLANNERY, a 19 year old Farmer from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

4220 Private Reginald William HAWKES, a 24 year old Carter from Guildford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

4207 Private Edward John HEININGER, a 21 year old Butcher from Bulli, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

4205 Private George Edward HOGBIN, a 29 year old Farmer from Wodonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

4208 Private Frederick Wallace LEAHEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

4223 Private Hugh George LENON, a 23 year old Clerk / Station hand from Newtown, New South Wales / Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

4209 Private Kenneth Carey LOW, a 19 year old Horse trainer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

4210 Private Franklin MATTERS, a 19 year old Farmer from Springs Dell via Flys Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4213 Private William McTAGGETT, a 28 year old Carter from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

4211 Private Leonard MONAGHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

4214 Private John Edward NEILSON, a 32 year old Bank officer from Baringhup, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1918.

4212 Private William Charles NEWMAN, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Guildford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

4215 Private Issac Edward POWER, a 26 year old Labourer from Tottenham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4216 Private John PREO, an 18 year old Farmer from Numbaa via Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

4218 Private Rupert Edward TURNER, a 21 year old Jockey from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

Previous: 33rd Reinforcements

Next: 14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

or

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Sunday, 10 January 2010 12:09 PM EAST

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