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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section

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14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

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Thursday, 5 October 2006

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 5B - 14 LHR

14th LHR, AIF

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements

HMAT A72 Beltana

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A72 Beltana 13 May 1916.

The HMAT A72 Beltana weighed 11,120 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 September 1917.

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

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

Embarkation Roll

251 Private Cecil Neal ANDERSON, a 23 year old Station hand from Goodooga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

252 Private Frederick John ASHTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

253 Private Ferdinand Augustus CHAPMAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

254 Private Benjamin Joseph CURRAN, a 36 year old Labourer from Yarmin, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.

255 Private Bailey DOYLE, a 20 year old Fitter from Port Douglas, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

256 Private David Livingstone GRAHAM, a 29 year old Stockman from West Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 December 1916.

258 Private John MARSH, a 31 year old Farmer from Beaudesert, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

259 Private Thomas John McCALL, a 27 year old Labourer from Wallangarra, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

257 Private Henry Edwin MILLER, a 22 year old Labourer from Yeulba, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

261 Private Joseph Edwin RANDALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Nana Glen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

260 Private Edward Thomas RYAN, a 21 year old Grazier from Yeulba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 April 1918.

263 Private John SMITH, a 35 year old Station hand from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.

262 Private William Kerr SYMONS, a 45 year old Grazier from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

264 Private Donald David THOMPSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 January 1919.

265 Private Thomas WILDE, a 24 year old Station hand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 October 1917.

Previous: "A" Squadron

Next: 33rd 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:

14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 14th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements

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Updated: Sunday, 10 January 2010 12:26 PM EAST

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR

12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcements

HMAT A40 Ceramic

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A40 Ceramic 25 June 1915.

The HMAT A40 Ceramic weighed 18,481 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 9 July 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

752 Corporal Arthur Talbot Scott ADAMS, a 28 year old Station Manger from Turramurra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

751 Sergeant Harold Odken Eccles ALCOCK, a 24 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

753 Private Frederick William ARTZ, a 29 year old Tram conductor from Sutherland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

755 Private James Maxwell BATES, a 23 year old Farmer from Cundle town, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

756 Private Thomas Henry BROOKS, a 29 year old Farmer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

819 Private Stanley BULMER, a 24 year old Coachman from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

754 Private Victor Percy BUSH, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Benemangra via Bownne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

761 Private William Henry CASSELL, a 29 year old Farmer from Pinecliff, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

760 Private John Ward COOPER, a 24 year old Drover from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 March 1917.

759 Private Sydney James CROZIER, a 20 year old Farm hand from Culcairn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 March 1918.

762 Private Walter William George DENNISON, a 20 year old Farm hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 14 October 1919.

817 Private Gordon James EDWARDS, a 22 year old Labourer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 November 1918.

813 Private Thomas Frederick Walters ELWORTHY, a 27 year old Policeman from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

764 Private Ronald FIGUEIREDO, a 20 year old Station hand / Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

763 Private Henry FITZGERALD, a 41 year old Butcher from Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

765 Private William Brydon GOW, a 33 year old Overseer from Goolagong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

818 Private George Alexander HARRISON, a 26 year old Surveyor from Newport via Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

769 Private Hugh HINES, a 39 year old Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

767 Private Stanley R. HODGES, a 22 year old Barman from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

770 Private Alexander Vernie HOUGH, a 22 year old Labourer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

768 Private John Henry George HUBBARD, a 25 year old Farmer from Brungle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

805 Private Rees JAMES, a 21 year old Farmer from Medowie via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

800 Private Thomas KENNEDY, a 19 year old Station hand from Newbridge via Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

773 Lance Corporal Frank Harold KNIGHT, a 20 year old Station hand from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

776 Private Samuel LAWRENCE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bohena, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

816 Private John Rae LAWSON, a 31 year old Tailor from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

777 Private Henry Thomas LEE, a 27 year old Tram conductor from Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

775 Private Eric Oswald LEES, a 21 year old Farmer from Naremburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

822 Private Thomas LEWIS, a 25 year old Bricklayer from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

778 Private Hugh Benjamin LONGWORTH, a 20 year old Labourer from Manning River, New South Wales / Ghinni Ghinni via Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

Lieutenant Bertie LOWING, a 33 year old Grazier from Pymble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

779 Private Stafford Rupert MANSFIELD, a 23 year old Butcher from Manning River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

806 Private Darval Bertram Mervyn MARTYN, a 25 year old Clerk from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

784 Private Walter McCARTHY, a 26 year old Labourer from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

807 Private Keith Jackson Battye McDONALD, a 20 year old Farmer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

783 Private John Michael McINTYRE, a 26 year old Labourer from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

810 Private John Stafford McKENZIE, a 28 year old Works Overseer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

782 Private James Cleave McMILLAN, a 45 year old Station hand from Lindfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

781 Private Charles Edward MELVILLE, a 25 year old Groom from Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

780 Private Charles MEURANT, a 21 year old Motor mechanic from East Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

814 Private George Fiddes MOIR, a 22 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

823 Private Norman Bruce MURRAY, a 30 year old Wool classer from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

825 Private Reginald Hainsworth MUSGROVE, an 18 year old Engineer from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 November 1915.

811 Private Irwin Cameron PERRING, a 19 year old Farmer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.

787 Private Harold Richard POWE, a 19 year old Farmhand from Penshurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

815 Private Christian Edward PRATT, a 18 year old Labourer / Engineer from Peakhill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

820 Private Allan PRITCHARD, a 23 year old Farrier from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

789 Private Roy Norman Trevor RIDLEY, an 18 year old Station hand from Windermere via Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

798 Private Leon David SCOTT, a 22 year old Cane dryer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

812 Private Edward Lewis SPIKE, a 24 year old Windmill expert from Malvern via Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

790 Private Linus TAYLOR, a 28 year old Labourer from Cooranbong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

804 Private Dudley Silberstein Von ARNHEIM, a 21 year old Clerk from Culcairn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

808 Private Duncan WADDELL, a 34 year old Telephone Linesman from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

792 Private Vincent WALSH, a 19 year old Labourer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

821 Private Joseph George WARN, an 18 year old Rail porter from Stuart Town via Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

791 Private Frank Gordon WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Station hand from Sth Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

824 Private John WISHART, a 21 year old Barman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

809 Private Edric Leigh WITTS, a 21 year old Clerk from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

799 Private Peter James WOLD, a 21 year old Stockman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

793 Private Stephen John WORTH, a 24 year old Fruiter from Coolongolook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

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Next: 2nd 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, 1st Reinforcements

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Updated: Friday, 8 January 2010 5:35 PM EAST

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Wednesday, 4 October 2006

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR

12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcements

HMAT A51 Chilka

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A51 Chilka 7 June 1915.

The HMAT A51 Chilka weighed 3,952 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 August 1915.

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

831 Private Arnold ANDERSON, a 30 year old Farmer from Oakwood via Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

836 Private Clive Roy BELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

832 Sergeant James Alfred BENNETT, a 30 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

842 Private Alwynne Steel BEVERIDGE, a 25 year old Grazier from Epping, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

888 Private Leslie Norman BLIGHT, a 22 year old Stableboy from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Deserted, 11 June 1915.

839 Private Oscar Maximilian BLUMENTHAL, a 22 year old Labourer from Barrington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

835 Private Leslie Richard BODLE, a 24 year old Relief officer Railway from Breadalbane, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

841 Private Cecil Mackintosh BOILEAU, a 26 year old Accountant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 4 January 1918.

833 Private Sydney BRADEY, a 32 year old Boundary rider from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

837 Private Colin Woodford Carmichael BUCHANAN, a 37 year old Overseer from Karinga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

840 Private Thomas BUNNELL, a 31 year old Porter from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

846 Private David CAMPBELL, a 22 year old Boundary rider from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 September 1916.

889 Private Thomas Robert CAMPBELL, a 23 year old Policeman from Colvin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

845 Private Jack Vivian CLARK, an 18 year old Driver from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

848 Private George Herbert COOKE, a 20 year old Farmer from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

849 Private Robert Lee DIXON, a 26 year old Cattle dealer from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1910.

851 Private Hubert Leo DUFF, a 19 year old Labourer from Avoca, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 May 1916.

850 Private William DWYER, a 21 year old Labourer from West Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

853 Private Charles Henry EDGEWORTH, a 30 year old Horse trainer from Murrambrough, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 November 1915.

892 Private Victor Roy EVENS, a 24 year old Stockman from East Malvern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

855 Private Francis Noel Bickley FITZHARDINGE, a 23 year old Bank Clerk from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

854 Private John Ernest FOWLER, a 21 year old Farmer from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

858 Private Claude Russell GLASSON, a 24 year old Independent from Blayney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

857 Private Gordon Charles GOOCH, a 21 year old Station hand from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 November 1915.

893 Private Vincent HEYDON, a 20 year old Drover from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

860 Sergeant Albert Elbert JACKSON, a 43 year old Building contractor from Smithfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

862 Private Harold Jack JONES, a 21 year old Baker from Eastwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

861 Private Victor Charles JONES, a 19 year old Station hand from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

863 Private Claude William LAMBERT, a 24 year old Farmer from Lochinvar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 November 1915.

865 Private Roy Wickham LINDEMAN, a 25 year old Vine grower from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

871 Private Lewis Lionel MANNS, a 21 year old Labourer from Timblond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

866 Private William MAWDSLEY, a 27 year old Boundary rider from Surrey Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

870 Private Leslie Charles McCARTHY, an 18 year old Clerk from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

869 Private James John McCAULEY, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 November 1915.

868 Private Patrick McFARLAND, a 22 year old Station hand from Springdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 September 1915.

867 Private Angus William McKAY, a 45 year old Drover from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 13 January 1916.

873 Private John Samuel NIAU, a 32 year old Farmer from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 April 1918.

875 Private Harold NICHOLLS, a 21 year old Station hand from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

874 Private Ernest William NOBLE, a 21 year old Farmer from Shoalhaven, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

876 Private James OLSEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

891 Private Albert Edward PLATT, a 23 year old Farm groom from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

890 Private James Graham REID, a 22 year old Bushman from Penshurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

878 Private John ROBERTS, a 21 year old Station hand from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

884 Private Cecil Leslie SEARLE, a 20 year old Bushman from Molong via Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

879 Private Harry Edward SEFTON, an 18 year old Clerk from Goomalling, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 October 1919.

882 Private Albert William SHAILER, a 23 year old Station hand from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

881 Private Stephen SIMMONDS, a 26 year old Labourer from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

883 Private George SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Lake Clarendon via Gratton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

880 Private Frederick William Spence STANWELL, a 22 year old Station hand from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

885 Private Frank Raymond STEVENSON, a 24 year old Grazier from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

886 Private Cuthbert William THOMPSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Lakemba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

887 Private Albany Thomas Frederick VARNEY, a 24 year old Contractor from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

Second Lieutenant Rollo Thor WILLIAMS, a 20 year old Teacher from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

Previous: 1st Reinforcements

Next: 3rd 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, 2nd Reinforcements

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Updated: Friday, 8 January 2010 5:33 PM EAST

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Tuesday, 3 October 2006

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements
Topic: AIF - 4B - 12 LHR

12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcements

HMAT A54 Runic

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A54 Runic 9 August 1915.

The HMAT A54 Runic weighed 12,490 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 27 November 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

912 Private Gordon ABBOTT, a 24 year old Bookkeeper from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

913 Private William Henry ADAMS, a 25 year old Telegraph operator from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

911 Private Charles Edgar AVERILL, a 29 year old Groom from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

917 Private Stanley Patrick BIRMINGHAM, a 27 year old Clerk from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1918.

Lieutenant Charles Anthony BROUGH, a 25 year old Auctioneer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

916 Private Colin Brodie BULL, a 20 year old Drover from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

915 Private Reginald Charles BURGESS, a 19 year old Carter from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

914 Sergeant John James BURNS, a 43 year old letter carrier from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

918 Private Allan Begbie CAMPBELL, a 26 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

923 Private Harry Rex George COLEY, a 19 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

919 Private Frederick Andrew CONLON, a 29 year old Contractor from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

922 Private Herbert Harold COOPER, a 26 year old Drover from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1917.

964 Private William Arthur COOPER, a 35 year old Butcher from Culcairn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 4 March 1918.

920 Private Frank COTES, a 34 year old Salesman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

924 Private Albert COTTER, a 31 year old Lawyer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

921 Private Herbert William CRANE, a 21 year old Station hand from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 April 1916.

926 Private Gerald DIGBY, a 20 year old Jackeroo from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

925 Private Ralston Alexander DOWLING-BROWN, a 19 year old Station hand from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

927 Private William Percival FRANCIS, a 36 year old Dairy farmer from Toronto, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

930 Private Walter Keith GREEN, a 28 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

934 Bugler Ernest James HARRIS, a 35 year old Clerk from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

933 Private George Gilbert HEAMAN, a 31 year old Clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

931 Private Walter Stansfield HIPWELL, a 27 year old Cordial maker from Marran near Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

935 Private James Andrew INNES, a 25 year old Farmer from Woodstock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

936 Private Frank Claude KENNIFF, a 27 year old Labourer from Douglas Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 August 1918.

937 Private Frederick William KIRK, a 25 year old Farmer from Woombye, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

965 Private Daniel James MASON, a 36 year old Contractor from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

966 Private Robert MASON, a 34 year old Machinist from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

939 Private Alexander McALISTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

941 Private John James McEWAN, a 31 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

942 Private James Hubert McGRATH, a 19 year old Butcher from Burrawang, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

940 Private John Maher McMILLAN, a 26 year old Butcher from Waverly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

938 Private James MUNSIE, a 31 year old Shearer from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

943 Private Ray Collingwood NICHOLLS, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

944 Private Victor Ayah Adam NOSWORTHY, a 23 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

945 Private Maurice O'SULLIVAN, a 33 year old Farmer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

946 Private George Thomas PEACOCK, a 23 year old Station hand from Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 August 1919.

947 Private Ralph Samuel Gladstone RIDLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Camp Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

949 Private Percy Edward ROBINSON, a 34 year old Labourer from Millthorpe via Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.

951 Private Thomas Eben ROWBOTHAM, a 20 year old Farmer from Austville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1919.

950 Private Geoffrey ROWNEY, a 23 year old Student from Picton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

952 Signaller Oliver Bertram RUDGE, a 22 year old Farmer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

957 Private Arthur Ernest SMITH, a 27 year old Plumber from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

963 Private Claude SMITH, a 21 year old Carter from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

954 Private Frederick Restall SNOWBALL, an 18 year old Farmer from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

955 Private William STOKER, a 27 year old Baker from Norfork Island, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

956 Private Frank Leslie STOTT, a 26 year old Tailor from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

953 Private Horace STOTT, an 18 year old Carpenter from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

959 Private Harold John TAYLOR, a 24 year old Farmer from Stanhope, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

958 Private William Stanley THEW, a 20 year old Rail porter from Rydal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

962 Private Harry WILLIAMS, a 41 year old Machinist from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

961 Private George Thomas WILSON, a 19 year old Station hand from Bumbalding via Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

960 Private William Roy WORRALL, a 23 year old Drover from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 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, 3rd Reinforcements

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Friday, 8 January 2010 5:32 PM EAST