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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Moldavia Group
Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR

12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Moldavia Group

RMS Moldavia

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcements Moldavia Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Moldavia 2 October 1915.

The RMS Moldavia weighed 9,500 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.

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

1633 Private Rudolph Askwith ADELT, a 21 year old Orchardist from Wollstonecraft, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

1564 Private Frederick ALDRIDGE, a 37 year old Labourer from Crookwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1531 Private Claude Arthur ALLEN, a 28 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

1591 Private Selby Henry ALLEN, a 20 year old Clerk from Cauley Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

1532 Private Louis Henry AMBROSOLI, a 34 year old Grocer from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1637 Private Charles David AUSTIN, a 31 year old Groom from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 April 1917.

1565 Private Herbert Raymond AXTENS, an 18 year old Station hand from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1533 Private Victor Burton BAILEY, a 30 year old Machinery expert from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1535 Private Robert Christian BAILLIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Raglan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

Second Lieutenant Joseph Percival BARR, a 31 year old Public Accountant from Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1566 Private Norman Lancelot BEALE, a 19 year old Farmer from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1534 Warrant Officer 2nd Class George Herbert Montague BERRY, a 28 year old Clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged, 31 May 1919.

1568 Private George Leslie BROOKS, a 33 year old Auctioneer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1536 Private Alfred BULL, a 29 year old Wool classer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1592 Private Carl Eric BURCHER, a 21 year old Stockman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1616 Private William Joseph BURROWS, a 22 year old Bread carter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

1569 Private Clarence Wildash CAMPBELL, a 29 year old Farmer from Picton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1639 Private Henry Patrick CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Nelson's Plains Raymonds Terrace, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

1541 Private Herbert CAMPBELL, a 40 year old Labourer from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1570 Private Joseph Phillip CARROLL, a 21 year old Carter from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1542 Private Frank Ernest CASELEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1593 Private Daniel Joseph CASEY, a 27 year old Fitter from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1595 Private Henry Loraine CATHIE, a 24 year old Stock agent from Brewarrina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1634 Private Stanley Francis CHIPPINDALE, a 21 year old Shop worker from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 August 1916.

1539 Private Leslie Victor CLARK, an 18 year old Clerk from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

1540 Private Robert Henry CLARK, a 27 year old Grazier from Urenville via Tabulam, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1538 Private Allen Sydney Newell COLES, a 19 year old Cabinetmaker from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.

1594 Private John Foster COLLINS, a 22 year old Stockman from Exeter, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1571 Private John Thomas COLLINS, a 27 year old Actor from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1537 Private Earl William Joseph CORBY, an 18 year old Coachbuilder from Stockinbingal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1561 Private Garfield Graham COTTON, a 24 year old Tea Machinist from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1562 Private William CUSHION, a 21 year old Bushman from Milsons Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

1618 Private Frederick Rees DAVIES, a 24 year old Butcher from Corrimal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1572 Private William Ellbeck DEMERAL, a 21 year old Carpenter from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1619 Private Joseph DENNERLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Nambucca Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1543 Private Charles Ernest DOWNEY, a 23 year old Farmer from Balabula, New South Wales / Oakley Bimbi via Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 25 April 1919.

1617 Private Richard DUIGNAN, a 35 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 21 July 1920.

1573 Private George James DUNBAR, a 22 year old Waiter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1597 Private Charles Henry EAGLETON, a 19 year old Sleeper cutter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1620 Private Eugene Alfred EATHER, a 21 year old Postal Clerk from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1621 Private Rupert Harry Adams EDWARDS, a 21 year old Surveyors assistant from Lands Dept Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 April 1917.

1596 Private William EVANS, a 26 year old Labourer from Mittagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1574 Private Basil FAIRFAX-ROSS, a 28 year old Clerk from Blacktown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1917.

1544 Private William Claude FIDDICK, a 27 year old Printer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.

1545 Private Arthur Leslie FIRMAN, a 24 year old Plumber from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1598 Private Martin FOGARTY, a 30 year old Rail guard from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1622 Private Donald FRASER, a 41 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1547 Private Herbert Frederick GASCOIGNE, a 21 year old Carpenter from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1600 Private Sydney John GEALE, a 23 year old Labourer from Cobar via Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1563 Private William George GOODRICH, a 24 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1599 Private Archibald Donald GRANT, a 23 year old Grazier from Barrington via Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1601 Private Frank Hewlett HAYLES, a 42 year old Sheep Farmer from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 1 December 1916.

1548 Private James Samuel HEARNE, a 29 year old Grazier from Salisbury Station via Crookwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1549 Private Thomas HYDE, a 21 year old Engineer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1576 Private William Henry JONES, a 24 year old Farmer from Mittagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1623 Private Thomas James JUDGE, a 30 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1603 Private Frederick Raymond KERR, a 22 year old Grazier from Rose Hill via Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 August 1919.

1602 Private William John KEVERN, a 23 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1551 Private Frederick Joseph LAWS, a 32 year old Carpenter from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1550 Private Robert LINDOP, a 40 year old Cook from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

1582 Private Horace Graham MacALPINE, a 28 year old Station overseer from Eastwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 July 1918.

1578 Private Sidney Gordon MARSHALL, a 27 year old Teacher from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1577 Private James MAUNDER, a 33 year old Farmer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 11 March 1917.

1624 Private James Thomas McCABE, a 26 year old Labourer from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1625 Private James McDONALD, a 24 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

1605 Private Augustine John McGAHAN, a 34 year old Labourer from Emu Vale via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1626 Private Edward McINNES, a 26 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1581 Private Duncan McDonald Forbes MEAKIN, a 29 year old Groom from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.

1627 Private Carton Wisbey MEERS, a 29 year old Farmer from Eurunderee via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1635 Private Daniel James MOON, a 22 year old Labourer from Railway View via Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1580 Private James Arthur MOTT, a 33 year old Grazier from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1579 Private Sydney Victor MOTT, a 36 year old Grazier from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1552 Private John Angus MUIR, a 28 year old Horse driver from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1604 Private James Gordon MURRAY, a 27 year old Farmer from Cumnock via Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1583 Private William Alfred NELSON, a 33 year old Drover from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

1606 Private Randle Guy PARKES, a 26 year old Hardware assistant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.

1607 Private John Alfred PEARCE, a 43 year old Station hand from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1553 Private Percy Gerald PILTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1608 Private David Henry POLLOCK, a 28 year old Greengrocer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1636 Private Sidney John QUINTON, a 23 year old Teamster from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1584 Private George Edward REYNOLDS, a 29 year old Labourer from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1554 Private Edwin Joseph ROBINSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Manning River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

1638 Private Leonard Cariston SETON, a 29 year old Station Overseer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

1557 Private Joseph William Conolly SHAW, a 38 year old Drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1611 Private James David SHEARER, a 22 year old Overseer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1585 Private Frank Lotherington SIMPSON, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1609 Private Peter SINCLAIR, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1556 Private Edgar George SMALL, a 34 year old Grocer from Wentworthville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1628 Private James STACE, a 28 year old Labourer from Nambucca River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at Melbourne was disembarked for Langwarrin when he Deserted, was apprehended and subsequently found medically unfit and Discharged, 4 March 1918.

1555 Private Frederick SUMMERS, a 33 year old Draper from Morton via Neilton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.

1629 Private Charles TAYLOR, a 23 year old Tram conductor from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1612 Private James TIMMINS, a 22 year old Butcher from Yarramundi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1558 Private Henry TULLY, a 26 year old grazier from Molonglo via Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1630 Private Eric Norman VEREY, a 22 year old Plasterer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1631 Private Arthur WALKER, an 18 year old Draper from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

1587 Private William Charles WARD, a 38 year old Motor Mechanic from Smithtown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 April 1917.

1588 Private Edward Richard Lander WARREN, a 25 year old Labourer from Nelsons Plains, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

1560 Lance Corporal Frederick George WATERWORTH, a 23 year old Butcher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1586 Private David Walter Montague WATTS, a 27 year old bread carter from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1613 Private Michael John WEBB, a 32 year old Labourer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 August 1916.

1559 Private Walter WINTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1615 Private George Plant WRIGHT, an 18 year old Clerk from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia at own expense, 1 July 1919.

1614 Private John William WRIGHT, a 22 year old Factory Manager from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1589 Private Lindo Herman ZANDER, a 22 year old Traveller from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1590 Private Henry Selwyn ZIEMS, an 18 year old Draper from Albion Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Moldavia Group

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group
Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR

12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.

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

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.

Embarkation Roll

1297 Private George BELL, a 42 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1299 Private Henry Arthur CARVER, a 22 year old Horse trainer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1300 Private Sterling Dando CARVER, a 19 year old Station hand from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1303 Private Frederick John CHRISTIAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 August 1919.

1302 Private Donald CREEVEY, a 23 year old Carpenter from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1304 Private John Joseph EGAN, a 30 year old Barman from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1305 Private Charles FILMER, a 24 year old Carter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 March 1919.

1306 Private William Francis FOX, a 32 year old Tram driver from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1307 Private Albert Reginald GIDNEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 May 1918.

1309 Sergeant Francis Peter GREEN, a 26 year old Shearer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1310 Private George HANCOCK, a 33 year old Station hand from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1312 Private Joseph HEFFERNAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1313 Private William HICKEY, a 27 year old Rail worker from Harden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1314 Private George John HILLARY, a 19 year old Labourer from Henry, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1315 Private Edward KELLY, a 31 year old Horse trainer from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1316 Private Frederick John Graham KELLY, an 18 year old Clerk from Harden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1318 Private Frederick LEE, a 25 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1319 Private Cyril Roy MARCHANT, a 24 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

1323 Private John McCALLUM, a 41 year old Labourer from Tooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1324 Private Norman Conrad McCARTHY, a 28 year old Grocer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1325 Private Wilfred McCARTHY, a 22 year old Storekeeper from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1320 Private Gordon MEREDITH, a 24 year old Butcher from Bethanga, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1321 Private Henley Joseph MEREDITH, a 20 year old Butcher from Bethanga, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1344 Private Albert MOORE, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1322 Private John Vinton Harcourt MORTON, an 18 year old Butcher from Dunoon via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 December 1919.

1327 Private Cecil Norman O'BRIEN, a 19 year old Boilermaker from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1345 Private William Francis REDDY, a 23 year old Draper from Bethanga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 April 1919.

1328 Private Percival Frederick RIXON, an 18 year old Farmer from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.

1329 Private Arthur James ROBINSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1330 Private Frederick SMITH, a 24 year old Motor mechanic & driver from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 December 1919.

1349 Private George John James STALDER, a 20 year old Sheetmetal worker from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1332 Private William John STEINHAUER, a 21 year old Wheelwright from Brewarrina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1346 Private Herbert STEWART, a 26 year old Ironworker from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1333 Private Thomas Harold SWEENEY, a 22 year old Rail porter from Newton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1334 Private George Alfred THOMPSON, a 28 year old Engineer from Rhonda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1335 Private Oscar THOMPSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1336 Private Percy Leslie TOWNSEND, a 21 year old Slaughterman from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1338 Private Charles William VENDENBERGH, a 31 year old Labourer from Thirroul, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

1348 Private Alfred WAYTE, a 21 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1340 Private Henry Ernest WHYMARK, a 24 year old Dairy farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1342 Private Frederick George WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1343 Private Frederick Arnold WILLITS, a 19 year old Fitter from Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.

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Next: 7th Reinforcements Uganda 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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group
Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR

12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group

HMAT A66 Uganda

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A66 Uganda 20 November 1915.

The HMAT A66 Uganda weighed 5,431 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 December 1916. The Uganda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in Mediterranean, 27 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

1368 Private James John ATKINS, a 25 year old Loco driver from Trunkey Creek via Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

1540A Private Cecil Charles BAILEY, a 30 year old Bushman from Bena via Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1539A Private John BAILEY, a 25 year old Bushman from Bena via Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1363 Acting Corporal Joseph BAILLIE, an 18 year old Schoolboy from Raglan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1373 Private Thomas Percy BARBER, a 22 year old Station hand from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

Lieutenant Leslie Coates BELL, a 49 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 January 1920.

1374 Private James Patrick BOURKE, a 30 year old Labourer from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1371 Private Michael Herbert BOURKE, a 27 year old Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1543A Private Harry BRIGDEN, a 21 year old Carter from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1370 Private Henry Leisk BRITTON, a 21 year old Farrier from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1369 Private William BROWN, a 20 year old Driver from Breffa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1372 Private George Garret BURNS, a 27 year old Labourer from Isisford, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1375 Private James Arthur BURTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1378 Private Timothy CALLAGHAN, a 21 year old Carter from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1388 Private Samuel Johnson CALLEY, an 18 year old Clerk from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1382 Private Herbert CANTLE, a 19 year old Printer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1381 Private John McGill CARSON, a 24 year old Grazier from Culgoora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1377 Private Reginald Warner CHARNOCK, a 21 year old Hairdresser from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1380 Private Joseph Henry CHIVERS, a 20 year old Grocer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1387 Private William Leo CLINCH, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 July 1916.

1379 Private John Campbell CONDON, a 31 year old Labourer from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1385 Private Matthew William COSIER, a 21 year old Farm labourer from Ilford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1386 Private Richard Alfred CRANDELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Major Creek via Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1536A Private Ruben Thomas DAWES, a 34 year old Blacksmith from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

1390 Private Herbert Claude DAWSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

Lieutenant Arthur DOBSON, a 28 year old Sorter GPO from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1391 Private Herbert Clive DOUST, an 18 year old Clerk from Cronulla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1393 Private Thomas Gerald George FAHEY, a 24 year old Teacher from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1392 Private Archibald Samuel FITZGIBBON, a 26 year old Butcher from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1542A Private Ernest John FRANCIS, a 27 year old Horse trainer from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1395 Private Robert Celestina GAMBETTA, a 32 year old Farrier from Loftus National Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.

1367 Private John Stewart Anderson GARDINER, a 21 year old Farmer from Cremorne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1396 Private Vivian John GIBSON, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1394 Private John William GRIFFITHS, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1544A Private Herbert Henry GYLER, an 18 year old Labourer from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 February 1917.

1399 Private Robert James HASTIE, a 26 year old Station agent from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1545A Private Frank Westley HAWKE, a 22 year old Storeman from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1397 Private Percival Edward Snowdon HERRING, a 19 year old Labourer from Mumbil, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1398 Private Frederick Robert HICKS, a 29 year old Groom from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1546A Private Albert Edward HOLMES, a 23 year old Painter from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1400 Private Cyril HOLMES, an 18 year old Labourer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1403 Private Herbert Ernest HOLROYD, a 22 year old Carter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1402 Private Arthur HOWARD, a 30 year old Drover from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1401 Private William John HOWLING, an 18 year old Labourer from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

1405 Private John Albert JENKINS, a 21 year old Fruit packer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1406 Private Lester John JONES, a 21 year old Draper from Epping, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1410 Private Frederick KEATS, a 26 year old Rail night officer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1547A Private Walter Stephen KETTLEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1407 Private Thomas Carlisle KNIGHT, a 26 year old Grazier from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

1411 Private William Dunlop LAMONT, a 23 year old Farmer from Gunbar via Carrathool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.

1414 Private James LEWIS, a 26 year old Steward from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1415 Private James Henry LONERGAN, a 42 year old Labourer from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1412 Private Wallace Hepburn LORIMER, a 27 year old Slater from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

1413 Private William James Hamilton LOWE, a 21 year old Farmer from Grudine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1918.

1419 Private Alexander Booth MacDONALD, a 21 year old Linesman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

1422 Private John Christie MacKINNON, a 19 year old Postal clerk from Merewether, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1418 Private Hugh Lawrence MacLEOD, a 22 year old Clerk from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1364 Acting Corporal Victor Edward MASTERS, a 38 year old Clerk from Davies Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1420 Private John Raymond McCARTHY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1421 Private John Claude McGROGAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1417 Private Edward Charles MILTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Ilford via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1537A Private William James MONTEITH, a 25 year old Drover from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1920.

1426 Private Bertram Herman Billet NAVEAU, a 22 year old Electrician from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1423 Private Stanley George NEWNHAM, a 21 year old Labourer from Milsons Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1425 Private Gilbert NORRIS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.

1429 Private Robert Archibald O'NEILL, a 28 year old Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1427 Private John James O'ROURKE, a 24 year old Mechanic from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1428 Private Joseph Patrick O'ROURKE, an 18 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1433 Private James Samuel Bernard PAGETT, a 25 year old Miner from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1431 Private Frederick John PAINE, a 22 year old Groom from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1430 Private Harry PATTERSON, a 23 year old Painter from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1437 Private John Leslie PAYNE, a 23 year old Fuel man from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1435 Private Harold William PHILLIPS, a 23 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1434 Private Norman PYE, a 24 year old Blacksmith from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1438 Private Leo QUINLIVAN, a 22 year old Rail worker from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1365 Private William Stanley RICHARDS, a 23 year old Clerk from Sans Souci, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1439 Private Alfred Charles RITTER, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1441 Private Arthur Walker ROGER, a 26 year old Grocer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1440 Private David Alexander RUSSELL, an 18 year old Shearer from Dalton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1443 Private Robert RYAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 April 1916.

1445 Private James SERVICE, a 26 year old Jackeroo from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1361 Acting Corporal John Frederick SMEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1446 Private Edward SMITH, a 19 year old Farmer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1447 Private John Edward SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1448 Private Joseph Francis SMITH, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1444 Private Rupert Leonard SMITH, a 24 year old Telephone Monitor from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1366 Private Erwin Lindsay SNODGRASS, a 26 year old Warehouse man from Bonville via Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1360 Acting Corporal James Henry STURGISS, a 25 year old Farmer from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1357 Acting Sergeant Eric Fullerton TAIT, a 27 year old Farmer from Cremorne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 September 1917.

1531A Private Martin James WALES, a 22 year old Miner from Murrumburrah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

1526 Private Jack WALL, a 24 year old Farmer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.

1529 Private Albert Victor WARFE, a 30 year old Dairyman from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1530 Private Richard WATSON, a 32 year old Rail guard from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1535A Private George William WELLS, a 31 year old Grazier from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1449 Private Walter WELLS, a 25 year old Miner from Lucknow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1917.

1527 Private Herbert Walker WEST, a 23 year old Clerk from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 September 1918.

1450 Private William George Phillips WHILDON, a 22 year old Labourer from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

1532A Private William John WHITE, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1362 Acting Corporal Arthur Stephen WHITEHURST, a 21 year old Motor mechanic from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1528 Private William Arthur WHITTON, a 28 year old Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1541A Private Percival Thomas WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Carter from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1359 Acting Sergeant Thomas Joseph WILLIAMS, a 41 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1533A Private Ulric Harley WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Carpenter from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1358 Acting Sergeant James WINSLADE, a 32 year old Labourer from Gore Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1534A Private William WRIGHT, a 22 year old Labourer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements
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12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

HMAT A10 Karroo

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A10 Karroo 5 May 1916.

The HMAT A10 Karroo weighed 6,127 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 3 January 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

1700 Private Albert Henry ATKINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Trunkey Creek Newbridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1732 Private James Andrew BARTLETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Batlow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1703 Private John Sayers BROWN, a 24 year old Butter maker from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1702 Private Stanley Victor BULLOCK, a 21 year old Farm labourer from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1704 Private George Frederick BURNICLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1701 Private Alfred BURROWS, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

1705 Private Frederick Henry CHAPMAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Cassilis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1706 Private William Solomon CISSMAN, a 33 year old Labourer from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1708 Private Pierce Ignatius DWYER, a 24 year old Grazier from Gaylong Vale Beambri Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1709 Private Vincent Alphonsus DWYER, a 23 year old Grazier from Gaylong Vale Beambri Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1707 Private William Augustus DWYER, a 24 year old Grazier from Wyanbah Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1710 Private Harold George FARRELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Tabulam via Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1712 Private William Vincent GALLAGHER, a 24 year old Miner from Corrimal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1711 Private Roy Oscar Alfred GALLWEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1713 Private George GORDON, a 31 year old Shearer from Brewarrina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1715 Private Arthur Joseph HOGAN, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1714 Private William James HOLMES, a 23 year old Cattle drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1716 Private William Lightburn HORNE, a 34 year old Gas stoker from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1720 Private Alfred MARLOW, a 21 year old Labourer from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1719 Private Maurice MARMION, a 28 year old Labourer from Trunkey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 August 1916.

1718 Private Charles Ralph MARSDEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1717 Private John McCOLLUM, a 20 year old Farrier from Sunshine Park via Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1730 Private John PARRETT, a 22 year old Labourer from North Devon, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1721 Private Alexander Gerald Philip PAULL, a 26 year old Carpenter from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1723 Private George John SHARP, a 20 year old Labourer from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1724 Private William SIMMONS, a 35 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1722 Private Thomas William STEEP, a 29 year old Labourer from Tia PO via Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1731 Private Frederick George TAYLOR, a 19 year old Labourer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1725 Private Donald Duncan WALKDEN, a 33 year old Labourer from Bangalow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

1728 Private Frank Billingsley WALKER, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1726 Private Robert Francis WALSH, an 18 year old Labourer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1727 Private Jack WARD, a 24 year old Tea maker from Darbys Falls, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1729 Private Alexander WHYTE, a 23 year old Canister maker from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

Previous: 7th Reinforcements Uganda Group

Next: 9th 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, Roll of Honour

Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Saturday, 9 January 2010 10:55 AM EAST