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6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Orsova Group

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6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group
Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR

6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group

HMAT A4 Pera

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A4 Pera 22 March 1916.

HMAT A4 Pera weighed 7,635 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the P&O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 January 1917. The Pera was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean on 19 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.

Finding more about a service person.

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Embarkation Roll

2249 Private Harold Basil ADDEMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Van Sittart Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

2248 Private Arthur ASPINALL, a 22 year old Dough mixer from La Mascotte, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 July 1919.

2150 Private Harry BARKER, a 34 year old Poultry Farmer from Erina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2148 Private Earl BARNES, a 38 year old Teacher from Triangle Flats, Rockley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

2146 Private Roy Dibben BAYLISS, an 18 year old Farmer from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

2151 Private Sydney Robert BENSON, an 18 year old Collage Student from Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

Second Lieutenant Henry William BOWD, a 31 year old Law Clerk from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 25 October 1917.

2149 Private Joseph BURNS, a 34 year old Greengrocer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2152 Private Cedric Errol BUSHELL, a 21 year old Cabinetmaker from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2147 Private Reginald BUTTEL, a 25 year old Driver from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

2160 Private Norman Harold CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Grazier from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.

2157 Private Stanley John CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Grazier from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.

2155 Private Alfred James CARR, a 25 year old Labourer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2154 Private Charles Herbert CHALMERS, a 19 year old Farmer from Garryowen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2164 Private Charles CHRISTEY, an 18 year old Stable Manager from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2161 Private Allan Austin CHURCHILL, a 23 year old Labourer from Kialla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2159 Private John Joseph CLUNE, a 25 year old Farmer from Cundletown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2163 Private Cecil CONDON, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Blayney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2156 Private Richard CONNELL, a 27 year old Miner from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

2158 Private Francis CRAGO, a 27 year old Miner from Bellambi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2153 Private Geoffrey Bruce CULLENWARD, a 26 year old Station Overseer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2162 Private Albert Edward CUMMINGS, a 25 year old Porter from Lake Charm, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2170 Private Mark Turner DANDO, an 18 year old Farmhand from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2166 Private William Charles DAVIS, a 21 year old Plumber from Banksia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2165 Private Owen James DENNETT, an 18 year old Grocers carter from Wentworthville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2167 Private Joseph George DICKSON, a 36 year old Rabbit trapper from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2169 Acting Sergeant John Irving DUDLEY, a 25 year old Motor Mechanic from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.

2168 Acting Corporal John Alexander DUNLOP, a 22 year old Grazier from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 November 1917.

2171 Private George DUNN, a 26 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1916.

2172 Private Nesbitt Stanley EMERY, a 23 year old Labourer from James Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2173 Private Sydney Albert EVANS, a 27 year old Farmer from Castlereagh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.

2176 Acting Sergeant James Greer Gould FAIRBAIRN, a 28 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 December 1917.

2175 Private Archibald Douglas FERGUSON, a 29 year old Drover from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.

2177 Private Harold Joseph FISHER, a 21 year old Carter from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2174 Private Jack Joseph FISHER, a 21 year old Grazier from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 June 1916.

2182 Acting Corporal William Frederick GANNON, a 30 year old Station Overseer from Brighton Le Sands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2178 Private Harold Henry GIBBS, a 20 year old Farmer from Williamsdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2181 Private Robert GLAZEBROOK, a 27 year old Station Hand from Double Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2179 Private James Harold GOODING, a 23 year old Carter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2183 Private George Henry GRAHAM, a 37 year old Grazier from Hill End, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

2180 Private Leslie GREENAWAY, a 27 year old Carter from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2258 Private Sydney HARDGE, a 22 year old Grocer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

2184 Private Hereward Norman HATHAWAY, an 18 year old Clerk from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

2189 Private William John HAVILL, a 25 year old Carpenter from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.

2185 Private Frederick HODGSON, a 38 year old Saddler from Greenwich, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2187 Private Alfred Oscar HOLLIBONE, a 33 year old Farmer from Trundle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

2188 Private Herbert Frederick HUTCHINGS, a 27 year old Labourer from Bergalia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

2191 Private Kenneth James IRVINE, a 24 year old Dentist from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2192 Private George William JAMES, a 30 year old Farmer from Ferndale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2194 Private Francis Richard JOHNSTON, a 26 year old Farmhand from Lindfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2260 Private William Grant JOHNSTON, a 22 year old Butcher from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2193 Private Frederick George JONES, a 23 year old Labourer from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

2196 Private Patrick Joseph KENNEDY, a 24 year old Labourer from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2195 Private William KNIGHT, a 23 year old Groom from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2198 Private Sydney Joseph Martin LACEY, a 26 year old Miner from Woonona, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2201 Private Osmond John LEIGHTON, a 21 year old Farmhand from Yelma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2200 Private Arthur Pitt Ward LEVICK, a 20 year old Labourer from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2199 Private Walter LINDSAY, a 27 year old Bank Clerk from Unanderra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2197 Private Henry William LOCKE, an 18 year old Labourer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2209 Private Robert MAHONEY, a 44 year old Labourer from Wallabadah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

2252 Private Donald McCOLL, a 21 year old Seaman from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2255 Private Frank McGUINNESS, a 21 year old Traveller from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.

2202 Private Walter George Lowing McMILLAN, a 24 year old Butcher from Tichborne via Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 October 1918.

2203 Acting Corporal Stanley James McQUIGGIN, a 22 year old Farmer from Craigmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2205 Private Cecil Harold MILLER, a 22 year old Motor driver from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

2207 Private Charles Henry MISCHKE, a 32 year old Bricklayer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2208 Private Stephen Henry MITCHELL, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2204 Acting Corporal Harold Carrington MURPHY, a 28 year old Grocer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

2210 Private Stanley Herbert NAPPER, a 20 year old Labourer from North Yarrunga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2212 Private Alfred Tarlton OLDFIELD, a 27 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 February 1919.

2215 Private David Alexander PATTISON, a 31 year old Waiter from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

2216 Private Alan Francis PEAT, a 19 year old Rail porter from Towrang, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

2213 Private Harry PHILLIPS, an 18 year old Labourer from South Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

2220 Private Ernest Richard READING, a 20 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

2219 Private James REID, a 27 year old Sleeper cutter from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2221 Private Charles REYNOLDS, a 25 year old Mechanic from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2218 Private Alfred Paul RICHARDS, a 22 year old Fireman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2261 Private Kenneth RIGNOLD, a 32 year old Labourer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2232 Private James Munro SAUNDERS, an 18 year old Clerk from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2224 Private Gordon Leslie SCURRAH, an 18 year old Station assistant from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

2233 Private Hunter Parkman SHEPPARD, a 20 year old Station hand from North Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2234 Private Lewis Norman SHORTELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

2228 Private Charles Victor SOUTHWELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2229 Private James SOUTHWELL, a 39 year old Labourer from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2222 Private Hector Allen STACKPOOLE, a 24 year old Farmer from Ilford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2226 Private Percy Gordon STEINMETZ, a 31 year old Sawmill Manager from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2225 Private Mark Edward STEPHENS, a 35 year old Teamster from Tomalla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2223 Private Charles Norman STERRETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2227 Private Edward Joseph STEVENSON, a 27 year old Clerk from Cecil Park Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2231 Private Jack STIBBARD, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

2235 Private Albert STONE, a 21 year old Warder from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2262 Acting Sergeant James Nelson STUBBS, a 27 year old Farmer from Pallamallawa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 9 August 1919.

2230 Private Leslie SULLIVAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Bodangora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2237 Private William James TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2236 Acting Corporal Gervaza Cosmos THOMPSON, a 21 year old Compositor from Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

Second Lieutenant Duncan Gillies THOMSON, a 25 year old Station Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2238 Private John Thomas TOBIN, a 23 year old Farmer from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2239 Private Harry WILLARD, a 22 year old Butcher from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 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:

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Pera Group

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Monday, 20 November 2006

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR

6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement

HMAT A1 Hymettus

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A1 Hymettus 3 May 1916.

The HMAT A1 Hymettus weighed 4,606 tons with an average cruise speed of 11.5 knots or 21.3 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 May 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.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

2301 Private George Stanley ARROWSMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Barrington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

777 Private Nigel Erle Douglas ARTHUR, a 20 year old Labourer from Nullamanna, Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2302 Private George AUSTIN, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

2410 Private John BARNES, a 21 year old Farmer from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2309 Private Arthur Edwin BARTON, a 21 year old Lorry driver from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2307 Private William Pritchard BASSETT, a 23 year old Law Clerk from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2303 Private William BELL, an 18 year old Labourer from Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2308 Private Albert Richard BROOKS, a 41 year old Grazier from Rouchell Brook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

2305 Private Leslie William BRUCE, a 21 year old Ships Fireman from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2310 Private Walter Reginald BUCHANAN, a 22 year old Signwriter from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

86 Private Arthur BULT, a 21 year old Slaughterman from Stone Creek, via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 February 1918.

2304 Acting Corporal John Cooper BUTCHER, a 32 year old Station Manager from Euambeline Station, Dandaloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

2311 Acting Corporal Thomas BYRNE, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2422 Private William CAMERON, a 29 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 October 1919.

2319 Private Leslie Gerald CHARTERS, a 31 year old Grazier from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

2411 Private James William CHISHOLM, a 43 year old Farmer from Narellan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2315 Private Horace Henry COLLYER, a 22 year old Dairyman from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

2317 Private Walter Graham CONN, a 28 year old Farmer from Coonabarabran, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

2316 Private Frederick COTMORE, a 22 year old Bush labourer from North Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

2423 Private Joseph Francis DANVERS, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1917.

2320 Private Benjamin William DAVIS, an 18 year old Greengrocer from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2321 Private Charles James DEERY, a 40 year old Milk carter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2322 Private Eric Henry Gale ELDERSHAW, a 19 year old Station hand from Old Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2323 Private George Anderson FARQUHAR, a 37 year old Labourer from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2324 Private Leonard FLYNN, a 24 year old Labourer from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

2330 Private Lawrence Martin GALLAGHER, a 23 year old Labourer from Krambach, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

2326 Private Walter Hamilton GENTLEMAN, a 24 year old Machinist from Guildford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2421 Private Leslie Roy GIDDENS, a 20 year old Labourer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2327 Private Frederick GILES, a 28 year old Carter from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2328 Private Sidney Ernest GORHAM, a 24 year old Labourer from Rye Park via Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2329 Private Jack GRAHAM, a 20 year old Farmer from Leumeah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

2331 Private Kenneth Roy GRIGOR, a 23 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2336 Private Alexander Anderson HISLOP, a 43 year old Station Manager from McMahons Point, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2332 Private Edward Charles HODGES, a 32 year old Labourer from Laidley, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2333 Private Norman HOLDSWORTH, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

2339 Private Daniel Edward HOLLIS, a 22 year old Farmer from Beechwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

2338 Private Robert Justin HOLLIS, a 20 year old Farmer from Beechwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2341 Private Richmond Gordon HOWELL-PRICE, a 19 year old Farmer from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 May 1917.

2416 Private Francis Charles HUFF, a 24 year old Miner from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2340 Private James Albert HULIN, a 23 year old Bushman from Meeleebee, Talmoi, via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

2337 Private Phillip James HUMPHRIES, a 39 year old Carrier from Essington Park via Oberon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 May 1918.

2342 Private Herbert Maxwell IRVING, a 29 year old Station Manager from Bundalah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

2343 Private Edward Albert JONES, a 23 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

2345 A/LSgt Ralph Martindale KELLETT, a 21 year old Clerk from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

Second Lieutenant Edwin de Villiers LAMB, a 46 year old Mining Engineer from Commonwealth Bank Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

2346 Private Leslie Wilfred LAMBERT, a 25 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

2351 Private Albert Gordon LEONARD, an 18 year old Carpenter from Nundle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2349 Acting Sergeant Maurice LEVY, a 24 year old Motor driver from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2352 Private James Alfred LIEBS, a 33 year old Stockrider from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2347 Private James Bathurst LIVET, a 21 year old Farrier from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

2348 Private Victor August LIVET, a 21 year old Buckjump rider from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

2350 Private Ray Edward Thomas LOOMES, a 24 year old Farmer from Cranbury via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2415 Private Donald Alexander MacDOUGALL, a 32 year old Accountant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

2355 Private Frederick Albert MARTIN, a 26 year old Fencing contractor from Culcairn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2406 Private James Charles MARTIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Shell Harbour, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2354 Private Wilton MASKEY, a 27 year old Drover from Sans Souci, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

2356 Private Andrew Robert McCLOSKEY, a 26 year old Labourer from Lyndhurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

2358 Private Alexander Stuart McDONALD, a 21 year old Farmer from Lockwood via Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2424 Private Eugene James McGRATH, a 31 year old Miner from “Oakfarm”, Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2357 Private Bartholomew Patrick McMAHON, a 27 year old Drover from East Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2407 Private Gordon Joseph MURRAY, a 26 year old Farmer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2414 Private Conrad Oliver NEILSEN, an 18 year old Clerk from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2361 Private Clair NICKOLS, a 31 year old Dealer from Woodburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2363 Private Allan William NORRIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Krambach via Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2364 Private George John NORRIE, a 19 year old Labourer from Dyers Crossing, Wallamba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2365 Private Edward William O'DONNELL, a 32 year old Wheat lumper from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2366 Private Thomas O'KEEFFE, a 31 year old Station hand from Tootha, Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2368 Private Victor Stephen PAULL, an 18 year old Clerk from Nundle via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

2367 Private Lionel PHELAN, a 20 year old Sleeper cutter from Humula, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

Second Lieutenant Sidney PHILLIPS, a 35 year old Civil Servant from Wentworth Falls, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.

2371 Private William Robert RABBITT, a 22 year old Labourer from Wallangra via Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2376 Private Ronald Bernard REEDS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2420 Private Kenneth Cory RILEY, a 23 year old Station hand from Brewarrina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 March 1918.

2419 Private Ernest Henry Walter ROBINSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Anna Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 February 1919.

2373 Private James Page RUSSELL, a 21 year old Bookkeeper from Newgrove, Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

2374 Private William Henry RUTLEDGE, a 23 year old Farmer from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2375 Private Charles Francis RYAN, a 30 year old Horse breaker from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2386 Private Ernest Roderick SADLER, a 25 year old Rail worker from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 October 1918.

2426 Private Claude William Henry SAUNDERS, an 18 year old Window dresser from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2384 Private Leslie Shaw SCHOFIELD, a 19 year old Farmhand from Nundle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

2377 Acting Sergeant Wallace John SHARPE, a 24 year old Storekeeper from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

2409 Private Sidney Ernest SMITH, a 24 year old Chainman from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2382 Private Cecil Thomas SPENCER, a 22 year old Grocer from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

2381 Private Harris SPILLANE, a 24 year old Labourer from Watsons Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2380 Private Richard STARR, a 24 year old Farmer from Copper Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2379 Private Murray Gibson STEELE, a 26 year old Station Overseer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

2383 Private Frederick George STRUTTON, a 19 year old Driver from Abbotsford Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2378 Private Walter Alexander SUTTON, a 19 year old Butcher from Fullerton Cove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2388 Private William TIPLADY, a 27 year old Draper from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2387 Private Percival John TURNER, a 23 year old Labourer from Carroll via Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2390 Private Charles VICTOR, a 22 year old Cook from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2391 Acting Corporal Arthur Harold WARNER, a 28 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.

2392 Private Harold WARNER, an 18 year old Coach painter from Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2400 Private Kenneth Dangar WEATE, a 21 year old Labourer from Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

2393 Private Edward John WESTON, a 27 year old Labourer from Collins Vale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 February 1919.

2398 Private Herbert John WHARTON, a 27 year old Labourer from Barwon Glen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2395 Private Francis Noel WHITE, a 35 year old Wheelwright from Sydney, New South Wales / Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

2396 Private James Alexander WILSON, a 26 year old Carpenter from Westella, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2397 Private William Ernest WILSON, a 38 year old Plumber from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

2401 Private Edward Thomas WOODS, a 20 year old Writer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2399 Private Thomas William WYNTER, an 18 year old Labourer from Tinonee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

Previous: 15th Reinforcement Orsova Group

Next: 17th Reinforcement

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:

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement

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Sunday, 19 November 2006

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 17th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR

6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 17th Reinforcement

HMAT A39 Port MacQuarie

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 17th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie 26 April 1916.

The HMAT A39 Port MacQuarie weighed 7,236 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 13 January 1917.

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

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

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

588 Private Brian Templar BARTON, a 26 year old Grazier from 'Namina', Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action 3 December 1917.

2456 Acting Corporal Harold Thomas Leslie BRADY, a 23 year old Draper from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 28 December 1918.

2483 Private James BROWN, a 30 year old Labourer from Coolamon MSW. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

514 Private Alec Lachlan BUSBY, a 22 year old Surveyor from Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 February 1919.

2459 Private Alexander Edward CLARKE, a 44 year old Labourer from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.

2458 Private Rupert Reginald CLAYTON, a 21 year old Station hand from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

2460 Private Sydney Ernest CONN, a 40 year old Shearer from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 17 July 1916.

2457 Acting Sergeant Kelverton Mansfield CUTHELL, a 32 year old Grazier from Campbelltown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

2461 Private Charles Douglas DILL, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 15 February 1918.

1541 Private Samuel John EMERSON, a 32 year old Bush Labourer from Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 9 July 1919.

2463 Private Claudius Rolleston GANT, an 18 year old Tea Taster from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.

2464 Private Nathaniel John GARDINER, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

2482 Private Edward Norman GIBSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Ourimbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 22 January 1917.

2462 Private Hugh McDonald Cameron GRANT, a 25 year old Tram Conductor from Woodford Leigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 12 July 1918.

2465 Private Cecil George HAYES, an 18 year old Labourer from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

2484 Private James HECKENBERG, a 21 year old Labourer from Westmead, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 18 February 1919.

2466 Private William Reginald JOHNSTONE, a 28 year old Tram driver from St Leonards, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 21 May 1917.

727 Private David Alexander KING, a 21 year old Labourer from Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds 29 April 1917.

2467 Private Norman Campbell LUCAS, a 28 year old Stockman from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 March 1919.

752 Private Ernest Reginald MANN, a 19 year old Station hand from Bromford, Essex, England. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 11 July 1917.

2468 Private Charles Thomas MAPP, a 21 year old Glass blower from Forrest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 8 March 1917.

2479 Private Kenneth Shield McGREGOR, a 25 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war 28 July 1919.

2469 Private Joseph MERNAGH, a 25 year old Seaman from Krambach via Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

2470 Private John Patrick MOLLOY, a 29 year old Driver from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 February 1919.

2471 Private Thomas James OWEN, an 18 year old Horseman from Bexley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

2473 Private Samuel John PEARCE, a 43 year old Drover from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

2480 Private Albert William PERKINS, a 35 year old Clerk from Roseville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 22 January 1917.

2472 Private Ronald Hector PERKINS, a 21 year old Carrier from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.

2474 Private William George REDMOND, a 21 year old Driver from Eastwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

2475 Private Charles Herbert ROBERTSON, a 27 year old Auctioneer from Wee Waa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia 12 November 1917.

2476 Private Edward James SEDGWICK, a 19 year old Student from Campbelltown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

2477 Private Roy James SMITH, a 22 year old Farm labourer from Brookvale Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 8 October 1919.

2478 Private Harold John Arthur WEST, a 23 year old Orchardist from Canobolas via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

Previous: 16th Reinforcement

Next: 18th Reinforcement

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:

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 17th Reinforcement

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Saturday, 18 November 2006

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 18th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 2B - 6 LHR

6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 18th Reinforcement

HMAT A20 Hororata

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 18th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A20 Hororata 2 May 1916.

The HMAT A20 Hororata weighed 9,400 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 11 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.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

2631 Private John Richard ADDINALL, a 34 year old Coachbuilder from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

2633 Private Francis AHERN, a 30 year old Cook from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 April 1918.

2632 Private Gilbert George ASHTON, a 21 year old Packer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

2634 Private Francis Aubrey BELBIN, a 26 year old Type repairer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2636 Private David BROCK, a 36 year old Miner from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

2635 Private Richard BYRNE, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2638 Private John Alexander CAMERON, a 24 year old Machine expert from Gowrie Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

2637 Private William Donald CAMERON, a 27 year old Grazier from Gowrie Guyra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2640 Private Alfred Adolphe COOK, a 33 year old Labourer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

2639 Private Harry King CRANNY, a 34 year old Salesman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

2641 Private Robert FRANCEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2642 Private Henry Christopher Blackett FREND, a 24 year old Overseer from Valley Heights, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2643 Private William Edward GARDINER, a 23 year old Farm labourer from Kindred, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2644 Private Oliver GRAY, a 25 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

2648 Private Percival HANCOCK, a 24 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2647 Acting Sergeant Walter Leslie HATCH, a 21 year old Clerk from Mahons Point, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2645 Private Peter HUTCHINSON, a 26 year old Barman from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2649 Private Henry Arthur JAMES, a 20 year old Labourer from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

2650 Private Charles Reginald JEFFERY, a 21 year old Grocer from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2651 Private Edward JOHNSON, an 18 year old Electrician from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

2646 Acting Corporal Tasman Aubrey JONES, a 36 year old Builder from Lilyfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2652 Private William John KEELING, a 22 year old Labourer from Yetman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 31 July 1919.

2653 Private Walter Herbert Shawland MILLER, a 22 year old Timber Clerk from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

2654 Private Matthew Henry MOREAU, a 30 year old Blacksmith from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2656 Private John Hilton PARKER, a 26 year old Drover from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 August 1919.

2657 Private Walter PATTERSON, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2655 Private Jonathan Murgatroyd PORRITT, a 37 year old Farmer from Gosford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2658 Private Robert Francis William RICHARDS, an 18 year old Labourer from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 June 1919.

2659 Private Edward Henry Oxnard SMITH, a 21 year old Potter from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1918.

2660 Private Wilfred James TILLMAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Mungindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2662 Private John Edward WEATHERSTONE, a 30 year old Labourer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

2661 Private Herbert James WELLING, a 23 year old Publisher from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

2663 Private Hugh Leslie WYNDHAM, a 19 year old Farmer from Bukkulla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 20 October 1918.

Previous: 17th Reinforcement

Next: 19th Reinforcement

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:

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 18th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Monday, 18 January 2010 5:38 PM EAST