6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 17 March 1915.

The HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 8,130 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 August 1917.

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

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

853 Private Frederick Roy ASHCROFT, a 19 year old Labourer from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

 

856 Private William Adolphus BODINNAR, a 21 year old Shoe smith from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

854 Private John Patrick BRENNAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Burren Junction via Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

857 Private John Oswald CARTER, a 23 year old Grazier from Kikiomah via Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 October 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

859 Private Thomas CONDON, a 22 year old Station hand from Durella Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

855 Private Alfred George CONGREVE, a 39 year old Accountant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

862 Private Thomas CORLESS, a 25 year old Station hand from Hill View via Beckom, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

860 Private Alexander Emuel Jarvis CORMIE, a 24 year old Labourer from Burren Junction, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

858 Private Alexander CROCKETT, a 23 year old Labourer from Echuca Nth, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

861 Private Sydney CURTIS, a 33 year old Labourer from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

 

852 Corporal Roderick DHU, a 40 year old Carpenter from Artarmon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 March 1919.

863 Private Halven Roy DRADY, a 21 year old Labourer from Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.

 

901 Signaller Francis Garnet EVANS, a 22 year old Bushman from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

864 Private William Frederick EVANS, a 27 year old Ironmonger from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

865 Private Thomas Arthur FINN, a 24 year old Horse driver from Waterfall Gully, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

866 Private Charles Hume GILLHAM, a 20 year old Surveyors assistant from Mayfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

867 Private Maurice GRAHAM, a 22 year old Farmer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

 

869 Private Charles Reginald HARRIS, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

851 Sergeant Leslie Alfred HILL, a 26 year old Farmer from Aytondale, Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

870 Private John HIVES, a 31 year old Cordial maker from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

868 Private George Ernest HUGHES, a 31 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

 

871 Private Percy Victor JONES, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.

 

872 Private William Robert KEAST, a 19 year old Drover from West Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

900 Private Dudley Austin KENNEY, a 25 year old Dealer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

880 Private Victor KRAMERaka George MAJOR, a 22 year old Stockman from Gilgai via Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

873 Private William George LAMBERTH, a 26 year old Farmer from Giddi Giddi via Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

631 Private Reginald Alexander LEAHY, a 32 year old Station manager from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

874 Private Stanley LEE, a 23 year old Labourer from Braidwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 October 1919.

 

877 Private Frederick MANION, a 21 year old Station hand from Millers Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 November 1915.

879 Private Patrick MARTIN, a 23 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

876 Private Henry James McAULIFFE, a 37 year old Surveyor from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

875 Private Rupert Clyde McCARTHY, a 22 year old Farmer from Nelligen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 February 1919.

878 Private Norman MULRONEY, a 21 year old Bookkeeper from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

 

882 Private Lyle Hugh Florence O'NEILL, a 19 year old Bushman from Cessnock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 September 1915.

881 Private Ernest OWENS, a 24 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

886 Private Douglas Gordon RICHMOND, a 21 year old Farmer from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

885 Private Lance Lester ROBINSON, a 23 year old Motor mechanic from Condobolin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

884 Private George Wilfred RODDEN, a 20 year old Farmer from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

883 Private Ernest ROSE, a 40 year old Stockman from Tanitar Springs, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1918.

 

887 Private Charles SANDERS, a 21 year old Farmer from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

902 Signaller Bernard James SHANNON, a 26 year old Hairdresser from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

Major Sydney James SHILLINGTON, a 40 year old Grazier from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.

889 Private David Turberville SMITH, a 33 year old Selector from Burrawang, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

892 Private Frederick SNOWDEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Cave Creek via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 15 June 1919.

890 Private Charles STANLEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

893 Private Sidney STEARN, a 22 21 year old Groom Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

899 Private James McFarlane STEWART, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Koorawatha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 16 March 1917.

888 Private Arthur Rupert ST-LEGER, a 24 year old Station hand from Millers Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

891 Private George STOCKLEY, an 18 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

894 Private Eustace Whistler STREET, a 36 year old Wool traveller from Darling Pt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

 

895 Private Reginald Kell TATE, a 22 year old Groom from Dural, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

896 Private Alexander VANE, a 45 year old Butcher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

 

897 Private Henry Alexander WARBY, a 25 year old Labourer from Tenandine via Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 August 1915.

898 Private Victor John WOODS, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Bethungra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently was Deserted, 10 July 1915.

 

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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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement Bakara Group

HMAT A41 Bakara

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcement Bakara Group, embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales on board HMAT A41 Bakara 22 May 1915.

The HMAT A41 Bakara weighed 5,930 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Bakara was previously a captured German vessel called Constaff. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 1 May 1918.

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

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

929 Private Noel Roston BACKHOUSE, a 21 year old Station hand from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.

984 Private Charles Albert BOHUN, a 21 year old Butcher from Bethanga, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

928 Private Wallace Harold BROWN, a 23 year old Grocer from Gilmore via Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

 

936 Private Edward James CARROLL, a 30 year old Labourer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

931 Private Oswald CASTLE, a 19 year old Tram cleaner from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

932 Private Percy Herbert COOK, a 26 year old Stockman from Nundle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.

933 Private Herbert Joseph CORNISH, a 25 year old Stockman from Barrington via Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1915.

937 Private Alfred Gardiner CORNOCK, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

930 Private Richard Walter CROZIER, a 23 year old Farmer from Culcairn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

983 Private Garibaldi Mennotti CUNEO, a 24 year old Insurance inspector from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

938 Private Douglas DAVIDSON, a 19 year old Station hand from Gilmore Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

939 Private Norman DIGBY, a 19 year old Clerk from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 August 1916.

926 Sergeant Patrick Joseph DOYLE, a 29 year old Engineers assistant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

979 Signaller Clive EDWARDS, a 22 year old Stone carver from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.

942 Private Robert ELDER, a 21 year old Farm labourer from Stanley via Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 21 July 1919.

 

944 Private Donald FRASER, a 31 year old Chainman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

947 Private Reginald Augustus GRAHAM, a 33 year old Miner from Newbridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

950 Private Peter HARKINS, a 22 year old Tailors presser from Hamilton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

949 Private Thomas Arthur HAYNE, a 22 year old Stockman from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.

948 Private Archibald Richard HEWITSON, a 27 year old Fettler from North Kiama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.

 

952 Private George Alfred LONGWORTH, a 23 year old Farmer from Ghinni Ghinni via Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

960 Private Stanley George RIMMER, a 22 year old Farmer from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

957 Private Walter David Penman ROACH, a 25 year old Farmer from Barmedman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

961 Private Alexander Stanley SCHMIERER, a 22 year old Stockman from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

981 Bugler Francis SMITH, a 19 year old Stone carver from Lidcombe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

962 Private Lindsay Fowler SMITH, a 19 year old Station hand from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

 

969 Private Donald TANNER, a 25 year old Butcher from Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

971 Private John Henry THOMAS, a 20 year old Groom from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 3 October 1919.

972 Private Charley Clifford THURLOW, a 28 year old Stockman from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

970 Private Henry Marshall Roland TOMLINSON, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

973 Private Charles Annesley VOYSEY, a 25 year old Station hand from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

 

976 Private Claude WALLACE, a 26 year old Storeman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

977 Private Samuel Thomas WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Farmer from Lower Ponds via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

974 Private Alexander WYND, a 21 year old Labourer from Ellerslie, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group, embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales on board HMAT A58 Kabinga 21 May 1915.

The HMAT A58 Kabinga weighed 4,657 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London. The Kabinga was captured by Emden in the Bay of Bengal on 12 September 1914 and released with the Emden’s beaching at the Cocos Islands. The Kabinga was leased by the Commonwealth until 19 June 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

 

935 Private John CAMERON, a 27 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1916.

 

940 Acting Corporal Cecil Arthur DIGBY, a 24 year old Station worker from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

945 Private Robert Palmer FIELD, a 20 year old Merchant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

943 Private Richard Joseph FRANKLIN, a 26 year old Miner from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

946 Private Robert GLENDINNING, a 38 year old Station Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

978 Private Leslie James GURNEY, a 23 year old Bookkeeper from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

951 Private Cecil Francis HARRISON, a 28 year old Clerk from Haymarket, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.

Lieutenant Lionel Egbert HEWETSON, a 27 year old Co Director Grazier from Mallanganee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

 

955 Private Alderford William French MacDERMOTT, a 30 year old Clerk & Time Keeper from Ocean Beach Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

954 Private Archibald Lumsden MAITLAND, a 27 year old Farmer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

953 Private Harry MALCOLM, a 23 year old Clerk from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

956 Private Norman Sydney PARTRIDGE, a 24 year old Clerk from Roseville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

958 Private Edwin George RANDALL, an 18 year old Boundary rider from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 April 1916.

959 Private Andrew ROBERTSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

964 Private Eric Gliddin SCOTT, a 22 year old Contractor from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

967 Private Hugh Reginald Davis SCRIVEN, a 19 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

965 Private John David SHEARER, a 25 year old Bushman from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

966 Private David Alexander SMITH, a 23 year old Groom from Dripstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

 

968 Private Percival Henry TUBMAN, a 22 year old Shearer from Barmedman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

Previous: 5th Reinforcement Bakara Group

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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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A65 Clan Mcewen 28 June 1915.

The HMAT A65 Clan Macewen weighed 5,140 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Cayser, Irvin and Co, Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 April 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

 

1001 Private Alfred ARANDALE, a 38 year old Station hand from Shannon Vale via Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1007 Private Arthur Thomas BEEZLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 July 1919.

1010 Private John BELL, a 25 year old Station Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.

1003 Private Alec Bernard BERRY, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1059 Private John BESNARD, a 40 year old Station Manager from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1064 Private Walter James BOOTH, a 27 year old Porter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1005 Sergeant Stanley Ernest BOYLE, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1004 Private James BRADY, a 30 year old Coach driver from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1006 Private Trevor Mort BRENTNALL, a 28 year old Farmer from Edendale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1012 Private Robert Alexander CARNIE, a 25 year old Farm labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.

1065 Private Henry Joseph CHRISTIE, a 22 year old Storeman from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 November 1917.

1056 Private George CLARKE, a 32 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

1013 Private Norman Cresswell Ruddel CONDELL, a 19 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1062 Private Eric Gladstone DEADMAN, a 17 year old Carpenter from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1063 Private Geoffrey Austin DUCKER, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1014 Private John Stephen DWYER, a 28 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1016 Private James FOLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Lime Burner Creek via Raymond Terrace, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

1054 Private Harold Alexander FOTHERINGHAM, a 24 year old Storekeeper from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1058 Corporal Frederick Russell GALBRAITH, a 30 year old Surveyors assistant from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

1018 Private Alfred James GRAHAM, an 18 year old Station hand from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

 

1066 Signaller Ralph White HARRIS, a 20 year old Farmer from Ilford via Capertee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1020 Private Gordon HARTLEY, a 28 year old Bookkeeper from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1022 Private Arthur Alexander HENDERSON, a 25 year old Farmer from Graham Valley via Glencoe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1024 Private Harry JAMES, a 25 year old Drover from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1057 Private George William JOHNSTON, a 28 year old Station hand from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

1025 Private George KENNEDY, a 31 year old Station hand from Ivanhoe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1055 Private John Harry KOHRICK, a 22 year old Farm labourer from Markwell Farm Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1061 Private William Innes LAWSON, a 32 year old Engineer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1067 Private Edwin Charles Waldegate LLOYD, a 21 year old Station hand from Rose Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1026 Private Harry John LOVICK, a 28 year old Farmer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1029 Private Charles Henry McDOUGALL, a 34 year old Labourer from Wilcannia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1028 Private Thomas Frederick McGEE, a 33 year old Farmer from Maules Creek via Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.

1060 Private Alexander McLEOD, a 20 year old Grazier from Ben Lomond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 July 1915.

1030 Private Alfred Leslie McNAMEE, a 29 year old Stockman from Bundarra via Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1032 Private William O'HALLORAN, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1035 Corporal Walter Alfred Allison PEATE, a 30 year old Station Manager from Pymble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

1033 Signaller Harold Lowes PIERCE, a 21 year old Farmer from East Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1034 Private James POTTS, a 21 year old Farmer from Combara Siding, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 November 1917.

 

1036 Private William Robert RILEY, a 21 year old Station hand from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

1038 Private William Francis SHANNON, a 37 year old Farmer from Tocumwal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1043 Private James Patrick SHARKEY, a 22 year old Miner from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

1041 Private Cecil Raymond SHOEMARK, a 24 year old Farmhand from Ladysmith via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1039 Private Alfred John SKIPPER, a 35 year old Manufacturer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

Lieutenant George Achilles SMITH, a 33 year old Bank Accountant from Burringbar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 January 1917.

 

1046 Private Sydney Harold TRELOAR, a 24 year old Farmer from Gum Swamp, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1045 Private William John Clarence TRELOAR, a 20 year old Farmer from Gum Swamp, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

1047 Corporal Westby Lionel WALKER, a 40 year old Banker from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1048 Private Walter Frank WEATHERSTONE, an 18 year old Farmhand from Parkesbourne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1050 Private Charles WEBSTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Newbridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1051 Private Alan McGregor WHYTE, a 22 year old Labourer from Carrathool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1917.

1052 Private Arthur WILLIAMS, a 27 year old Station hand from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1049 Private Edgar Alma Mark WRIGHT, a 23 year old Plantation Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

 

1053 Private Charles Bertram YATES, a 19 year old Farmer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 1:39 PM EAST

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6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 7th Reinforcement, 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.

Finding more about a service person.

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Embarkation Roll

 

1076 Private George APPLETON, a 22 year old Farmhand from Chitworth, Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

1079 Private Edward BAKER, a 21 year old Drover from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1078 Private Spencer William BROADFOOT, a 24 year old Station hand from Murrumburrah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

1134 Private Herbert William BROUGH, a 23 year old Architect from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 May 1917.

1077 Private Cyril Vivian BROWN, a 23 year old Labourer from Laguna, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

Lieutenant Frank Alexander BUSKIN, a 26 year old Clerk from Double Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 September 1915.

 

1081 Private Ewen George CAMERON, an 18 year old Station hand from Culloden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

1082 Private John CARSON, a 25 year old Airbrake operator from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 May 1919.

1083 Private Valdemore CARSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

1130 Private Andrew COCHRANE, a 26 year old Tobacconist from Belmore Park Hotel Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1131 Private William Henry Robert COHEN, a 31 year old Horse driver from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1084 Private John James DWYER, a 21 year old Teamster from Helensburg via Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

 

1132 Private William Herbert EKIN, a 24 year old Bookkeeper from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1086 Private Allan Patrick FERGUSON, a 28 year old Plumber from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1085 Sergeant Edward FISHER, a 28 year old Carpenter from Pound Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1087 Private Oswald Richard FROGLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1089 Private James GIFFORD, a 33 year old Labourer from Germantown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1128 Private Alexander GRAHAM, a 25 year old Traveller from Stanwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1090 Private Ambrose John GRAVES, an 18 year old Labourer from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1091 Private William JAMES, a 22 year old Machinist from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1092 Private William Charles JEFFRESS, a 24 year old Publisher from Banksia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1093 Private Oscar Arthur KUSCHERT, a 26 year old Station hand from Daysdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1095 Private Jack Warren LAWRENCE, a 25 year old Loco fireman from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 14 November 1915.

 

1100 Private Thomas MAPP, a 35 year old Traveller from Woolloomooloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1099 Private Horace Edward McCABE, an 18 year old Station Manager from Spicers Creek via Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1097 Private Walter MEURANT, a 25 year old Fettler from Mt, Victoria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 August 1917.

1129 Private Walter MOLL, a 24 year old Station hand from Gerogery via Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

 

1102 Private Edward Fuerth NALL, a 26 year old Aluminagrapher from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1103 Private Hugh Dunbar NELSON, a 23 year old MM Driver from The Spit Middle Harbor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1133 Private Edward Roy O'KEEFFE, a 22 year old Tram conductor from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

 

1104 Private William PERRY, a 24 year old Labourer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1105 Private Harry Thomas PINHORN, a 21 year old Labourer from Leeton Farm, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1106 Private Thomas William PLACKETT, a 24 year old Salesman from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1107 Private Victor Albert POVEY, a 28 year old Policeman from Rosedale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

1108 Private Albert James PRENDERGAST, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 November 1917.

 

1109 Private William Peter QUINN, a 21 year old Farmer from North Yalgogrin via West Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

 

1112 Private William Thomas RAYNER, a 26 year old Farmer from Cambridge Park, Tyndale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 November 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

1111 Private Claude Thomas REDMAN, a 31 year old Labourer from Jerrys Plains, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 May 1918.

1110 Private John Bernard ROHRICK, a 36 year old Commission Agent from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 22 November 1919.

 

1124 Private Eric Tulloch SADLER, a 31 year old Grazier from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 September 1916.

1114 Private Hugh George SAUNDERS, a 20 year old Salesman from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1113 Private Thomas Alfred SIMMINGTON, a 20 year old Carpenter from Manilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1120 Private William James STEVENSON, a 24 year old Cellarman from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1116 Private Edward Charles TAYLOR, a 22 year old Drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

 

1118 Private Eric Edgar Pemberton WATERS, a 23 year old Farmer from Yarramalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1121 Private Frederick Arthur Victor WHITE, a 31 year old Cattle dealer from Gowrie Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 March 1918.

1119 Private Allen Lichfield WILSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Ballingall via Whitton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1126 Private Frederick William Crawford WISE, a 22 year old Ironworker from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1127 Private Frank Samuel WOOLLEY, a 28 year old Poultry farmer from Spalding UK. He enlisted on 20 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1122 Private Leslie George WRIGHT, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Collingwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 November 1917.

 

Previous: 6th Reinforcement

Next: 8th 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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Sunday, 17 January 2010 1:18 PM EAST

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