12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcements

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire 30 September 1915.

The HMAT A8 Argyllshire weighed 10,392 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Scottish Shire Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 24 January 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

 

993 Private John Patrick BAGNELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

995 Private Arthur James BAKER, a 23 year old Labourer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

991 Private William Thomas BALFOUR, a 21 year old Labourer from PO Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

Lieutenant William BECK, a 31 year old Grazier from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

994 Private William Henry BOWDEN, a 33 year old Drover from Campbelltown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

992 Private Alfred BRAIN, a 19 year old Station hand from Weecooma via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

1047 Private Ernest Frederick BYRNE, a 30 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

996 Private James William CALDWELL, a 26 year old Farmer from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1053 Private Charles Augustus CATES, a 23 year old Dairyman / Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales / Belmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

999 Private Arthur Edward CHALLENGER, a 21 year old Carter from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 April 1919.

1000 Private Arthur Roderick COLLINS, a 20 year old Farmer from Newtown via Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

997 Private Norman Russell CROUCH, a 24 year old Policeman from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 February 1917.

 

1001 Private Philip DICKINSON, a 33 year old Shearer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 August 1919.

 

1002 Private Arthur Alderson FAWCETT, a 32 year old Bank Clerk from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1003 Private Stewart Glenridding FAWCETT, a 23 year old Station Overseer from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 1 November 1919.

1056 Private John Joseph FREEMAN, a 26 year old Carter from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1046 Private Ronald Charles GILLHAM, a 23 year old Coach smith from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 August 1918.

1006 Private James Edwin GRAHAM, a 27 year old Labourer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1009 Private Arthur John HACKETT, a 24 year old Stock dealer from Lewisham, New South Wales / Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

1010 Private William James HART, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

1008 Private Ivan Norman HORE, a 24 year old Farmer from Bowna, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.

 

1011 Private Victor Rupert KERRIGAN, a 23 year old Butcher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.

 

1013 Private Wallace LISTON, a 20 year old Station hand from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

 

1048 Private Alexander James MacKIE, a 20 year old Overseer from East Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1020 Private Walter William MacKIE, a 19 year old Bank clerk from East Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1017 Private Frank William MAGILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Bogan Gate, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1018 Private Martin William MAHER, a 37 year old Labourer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1016 Private Frank MASON, a 26 year old Milkman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1015 Private Claude Ackerman MAY, a 20 year old Station hand from Caldwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1054 Private Walter Robert McDOUGALL, a 19 year old Horseman from West Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1019 Private Alexander Roy McPHEE, a 19 year old Coachbuilder from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1043 Private George MURRAY, a 42 year old Grazier from Manildra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

 

1021 Private John Palmer NORTHMORE, a 29 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1023 Private Thomas Joseph O'CONNOR, a 31 year old Clerk from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.

1022 Private Norman Henry OGILVIE, a 24 year old Farmer from Bowna via Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

1024 Private Oliver Robert PARSONS, a 21 year old Shearer from Ouse, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1025 Private Sidney Ernest POPE, a 21 year old Butcher from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

1049 Private Thomas James RIXON, a 27 year old Labourer from Tathra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

1029 Private Sidney George ROBBINS, a 20 year old Stockman from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1027 Private George Richard Davies ROWLAND, a 29 year old Farmer from Hallsville via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1028 Private Owen John ROWLAND, a 20 year old Farmer from Hallsville via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 May 1919.

 

1035 Sergeant Frederick James SANDERS, a 24 year old Farmer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 April 1917.

1032 Lance Corporal Hilton SCOTT, a 19 year old Farmer from Tulungra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1034 Private Charles Harold SMITH, a 20 year old Mechanic from Cremorne, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1031 Private Leslie Rex STANGER, a 23 year old Farmer from Curlewis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1031 Private Leslie STREATFIELD, a 26 year old Drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1050 Private David Thomas Frederick STURGISS, a 20 year old Labourer from Tarago, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1036 Private Alexander Angus TAYLOR, a 27 year old Farmer from Mimosa via Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1037 Private Charles Lucian Schaunard TRENTY, an 18 year old Papermaker from Meadowbank, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

1042 Bugler William George WATERS, a 20 year old Grocer from Wooroona, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1040 Private Henry Edward WILTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Majors Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1038 Private Phillip Harold WITHERS, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Peoples Palace Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

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Next: 5th 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

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcements

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A32 Themistocles 5 October 1915.

The HMAT A32 Themistocles weighed 11,231 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 20 October 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

 

1067 Private Phillip Gowen BAMBRIDGE, a 22 year old Storekeeper from Riverstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1072 Signaller Thomas James BARR, a 20 year old Engineer from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1068 Private Sydney Joseph BARROW, a 23 year old Stock Salesman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

Honorary Major John Hutton BISDEE, a 46 year old Pastoralist from Green Ponds, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 June 1920.

1070 Private David Charles BOWTELL, a 21 year old Carpenter from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1069 Private George Joseph BRENNAN, a 29 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1071 Private Daniel George BROWN, a 25 year old Dentist from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1118 Private John James BRYANT, a 22 year old Farmer from Mt Collins via Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.

 

1076 Private Joseph CARTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Stewarts Brook via Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1073 Private Alexander Goodlett CLARK, an 18 year old Grazier / Clerk of Ordinance Dept from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.

1074 Private David Goodlett CLARK, a 23 year old Grazier from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 November 1917.

1119 Private Henry Boyd CLARK, a 23 year old Coalminer from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1077 Private Frank CULLEN, a 25 year old Horse breaker from East Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 10 September 1919.

 

1079 Private George William DALTON, a 19 year old Drover from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1120 Private Harold Alfred DAVIDSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Boggabilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1080 Private James DONLAN, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1081 Private Leslie Albert DUFF, a 25 year old Carter from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1082 Trumpeter Alfred John FINLAYSON, a 21 year old Journalist from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

1083 Private Norman John FISHER, a 21 year old Farmer from Widallion via Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1084 Private Ernest James FULFORD, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

1085 Private David Allan Findlay GRAY, a 22 year old Clerk from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1086 Private George Cecil GREEN, a 22 year old Grazier from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 July 1918.

1087 Private Robert Herbert GREEN, a 24 year old Grazier from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1089 Private George Herbert HANNAFORD, an 18 year old Carter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1090 Private John HARMER, a 24 year old Labourer from Germantown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1088 Private John James HAYWARD, a 29 year old Stockman from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1093 Private Leslie William HILLHOUSE, a 22 year old Engineer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1092 Private Ernest Henry HUGHES, a 30 year old Labourer from Pennant Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1091 Private George Louis HURT, a 22 year old Traveller from Summer Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

 

1121 Private Leslie Charles KENNEDY, a 30 year old Carpenter from Artarmon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.

1094 Private John Henry KILBORN, a 32 year old Engineer from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.

1095 Private Roy KING, a 21 year old Motor Mechanic from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1096 Private John James KOTZE, a 21 year old Farmer from Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1097 Private Norman Joseph LILLYMAN, a 23 year old Grazier from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.

 

1098 Private William James McLEAN, a 38 year old Station hand from Illabo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 November 1918.

1116 Private Harry Eustace MORTIMER, a 19 year old Grocer from Flemington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

1117 Bugler Robert Norman Haywood NEALE, a 22 year old Farm Labourer / Clerk from Pyrmont, New South Wales / Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 December 1920.

1099 Private Edward Ernest NUNNERLEY, a 26 year old Farmer from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1100 Private Walter Irving PILTON, an 18 year old Moulder from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1102 Private Ernest Carl RICKMAN, an 18 year old Station hand from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1104 Signaller Norman Harold ROBERTS, a 21 year old Shop worker from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

1101 Private Frederick Hadley ROBINSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Black Springs via Oberon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1103 Private Cecil Ernest ROXBURGH, a 27 year old Accountant from Roxburgh, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

1106 Private Henry Rupert SALMON, a 28 year old Butcher from Uki via Tweed River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1105 Private Keith Robert SLADE, a 20 year old Sheep Overseer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1107 Private Harold SPENCE, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

1108 Private Cecil Oswald THOMAS, a 26 year old Engineer from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

1110 Private Joseph THOMPSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1109 Private William John TRUDGETT, a 26 year old Farmer from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1112 Private Francis Joseph WALSH, a 19 year old Butcher from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1113 Private John Thomas WEBB, a 23 year old Overseer from Campbelltown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1114 Private Joseph James WELCH, a 19 year old Dealer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1115 Private William Martin WILKIN, a 28 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

Previous: 4th Reinforcements

Next: 6th Reinforcements Moldavia 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, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th 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

 

1189 Private John Henry ASHER, a 24 year old Teacher from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 September 1917.

 

1144 Private William Benjamin BABBINGTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

Lieutenant Harold William BAKER, a 26 year old Physical culturist from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

1143 Private Arthur Noel BELDON, a 20 year old Labourer from Canterbury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

1150 Private Edward Henry BERRY, a 22 year old Plaster from Eastwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1149 Private Leslie John BOLAND, a 31 year old Labourer from Manilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1145 Private Harold Nicol BOTT, a 28 year old Rail porter from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1148 Private Stephen Paul BYRNES, a 21 year old Engineer from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

1153 Private Norman CATLING, a 23 year old Farmer from Eugowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1154 Private Bute Alfred CHARTERS, a 26 year old Grazier from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

1155 Private Bert CHESHAM, a 21 year old Farmer from Condon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1152 Private David CLARK, a 22 year old Miner from Greta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1157 Private Henry DeLaVALLE, a 35 year old Electrical Engineer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 1 April 1920.

1158 Private Timothy DOYLE, an 18 year old Labourer / Rail worker from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 September 1916.

 

1159 Private John FALLE, an 18 year old Labourer from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1160 Private Andrew FERGUSON, a 26 year old Tea Traveller from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 April 1919.

1161 Private Frederick Francis FORD, a 26 year old Contractor from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 November 1917.

 

1162 Private Ernest Henry GARDINER, a 23 year old Labourer from Woolomin via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1193 Private George Andrew GORMAN, a 31 year old Station hand from Mount Wilga via Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

 

1165 Private John HAZELWOOD, a 23 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

1164 Private Arthur William Percival HODGESS, an 18 year old Clerk from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1166 Private James Alleyn INCE, a 24 year old Butcher from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1190 Private George JEFFERY, a 25 year old Driver from Belmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1191 Private Harold JOHANSEN, a 21 year old Miner from Jamestown, South Australia / Brighton, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1169 Private Clyde Morris KING, a 20 year old Bookkeeper from The Rocks, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1168 Private George Mackie KIRK, a 30 year old Gardener from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1918.

1167 Private James Brown KIRK, a 19 year old Bricklayer from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

 

1170 Private Herbert LAMBETH, a 24 year old Labourer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1172 Private Eric Longworth MEDLEY, a 24 year old Farmer from Double Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1176 Private Andrew PARRETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Billys Lookout Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1173 Private Ernest Mervyn PASSFIELD, a 20 year old Labourer / Post worker from PO Bruga, New South Wales / Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1175 Private George Ernest PRICE, a 19 year old Labourer from Wallendbeen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1174 Private William James PRISK, a 22 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.

1177 Private Harry Hassell PROCTER, a 25 year old Farmer from Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

 

1179 Private Albert Merworth REYNOLDS, a 23 year old Grazier from Brookvale via Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1180 Private Arthur RYAN, a 27 year old Miller from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1178 Private Patrick Joseph RYAN, a 34 year old Grazier from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1181 Private John TIERNEY, a 38 year old Drover from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 May 1919.

1182 Private Albert TOMBS, a 35 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

1184 Private Herbert Chasling UNDERWOOD, a 20 year old Station hand / Overseer from Lavender Bay, New South Wales / North Sydney. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

 

1185 Private Arthur Samuel WATTS, a 28 year old Teamster from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1186 Private John Edward WEBB, a 21 year old Station hand from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

1188 Private Alexander John Davies WENNERBOM, a 21 year old Labourer from Darling Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1187 Private John William WIGGETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1183 Private Noel Linwood WOODS, an 18 year old Farmer from Artarmon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 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, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcements Moldavia Group

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, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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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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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

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Saturday, 9 January 2010 10:58 AM EAST

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