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1. First World War Embarkation Roll - AWM
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"At a mile distant their thousand hooves were stuttering thunder, coming at a rate that frightened a man - they were an awe inspiring sight, galloping through the red haze - knee to knee and horse to horse - the dying sun glinting on bayonet points..." Trooper Ion Idriess
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The links lead to bugle calls listed upon the following site:
Routine Bugle Calls for the Infantry and Mounted Infantry in Camp and Quarters
One can see all the initial flaws being ironed out. For example, in South Australia, the removal of Kangarilla from No. 4 Squadron, 17th ALHR (Australian Light Horse Regiment) and its replacement with Morphett Vale in South Australia makes geographical sense. The good men of Kangarilla must have had a dreadful time attempting to parade with the full squadron. There are many other such alterations.
At Ayr in Queensland, it was recognised that there were sufficient men to form half a squadron for the 15th ALHR. Rather than 6th Squadron being confined to two troops from Townsville, Troops 1 and 2, Ayr was given provision to raise a further two troops, they being Troops 3 and 4.
In a larger change, in Victoria the 11th ALHR was split into two new formations, the 11th and 19th ALHRs. This additional regiment forced a change to the Brigade structure which followed in its wake.
With a recognition of a changing world, Electric Companies were increased in size. Such a move reflected the growing demand for electrical facilities upon the new battlefield.
Citation: Changes in Militia Structure, Military Order 2, 1911
Following the march past of the troops, detailed in Longreach, 1914 the good citizens of Longreach also organised every motor vehicle to be part of the parade.
Picture #1: The motor vehicle parade. This picture has been split into two parts to get the full range of view without obscuring the detail.
Picture from The Queenslander, 5 September 1914, p. 28.
A full sized version of this picture is available at this address:
Longreach Motor Parade, September 1914
This parade is quite spectacular in both the organisation and execution. Someone put a great deal of work in making this parade happen.
Picture #2: The only military men left in Longreach - the Rifle Club. This is the whole club on parade.
Not too many eligible military men left in the town any more.
Citation: Longreach Rifle Club Parade, September 1914
Below are two section of a brief Military Biography of 3050 Trooper Hubert Mead Gowling. It is divided into two parts. Part One deals with all his specific details from enlistment to return to Australia. Part Two is a week by week summary of status from “Enlistment” to “Transferred to 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron”.
Part One: Specific details from “Enlistment” to “Returned to Australia”.
Surname: Gowling
First Name: Hubert
Other Names: Mead
Service Number: 3050
Rank: Private
1924 List: Yes
Place of Birth: SA
Boer War Service: No
Age: 22
Birth Year: 1894
Employment: Storeman
Status: Single
Street: 96 Frederick Street
District: Maylands
State: South Australia
NOK: Mother
Title: Mrs
Last: Gowling
First: Frances Rose
No: 96
Street: Frederick Street
Locality: Maylands
Province: South Australia
Country: Australia
Religion: Church of England
Enlisted Day: 11
Enlisted Month: September
Enlisted Year: 1916
Embarkation Ship: HMAT A45 "Bulla"
Embarkation Day: 16
Embarkation Month: January
Embarkation Year: 1917
Embarkation Port: Adelaide
Section: 23rd Reinforcements
Regiment: 9th Light Horse Regiment
Previous Service: None
Fate: Returned to Australia
Day: 19
Month: April
Year: 1919
Ship: Warwickshire
Last Rank: Private
Honours: None
Squadron: 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
Gallipoli: No
Notes :
1. Enlisted in Base Light Horse Details, 11 September 1916
2. Absorbed into 9th Light Horse Regiment, 23rd Reinforcements, 10 October 1916
3. Transferred to 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron, 2 March 1917
4. Transferred to 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, 17 April 1917
Part Two: Week by week summary of status from “Enlistment” to “Transferred to 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron”.
14/09/16 - Base Training Squadron
21/09/16 - Base Training Squadron
28/09/16 - Base Training Squadron
7/10/16 - Base Training Squadron
14/10/16 - Base Training Squadron
21/10/16 - Base Training Squadron
28/10/16 - Base Training Squadron
7/11/16 - Base Training Squadron
14/11/16 - Base Training Squadron
21/11/16 - Base Training Squadron
28/11/16 - Base Training Squadron
7/12/16 - Base Training Squadron
14/12/16 - Base Training Squadron
21/12/16 - Base Training Squadron
28/12/16 - Base Training Squadron
7/01/17 - Base Training Squadron
14/01/17 - Base Training Squadron
21/01/17 - Base Training Squadron
28/01/17 - Base Training Squadron
7/02/17 - Base Training Squadron
14/02/17 - Base Training Squadron
21/02/17 - Base Training Squadron
28/02/17 - Base Training Squadron
7/03/17 - 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
14/03/17 - 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
21/03/17 - 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
28/03/17 - 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
7/04/17 - 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
14/04/17 - 9th Light Horse Regiment Training Squadron
21/04/17 - Transferred to 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, 17 April 1917
Below are two pages from a post action report written on 23 January 1916 regarding the participation of the 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, as part of the Western Frontier Force. The specific narrative deals with the affair at Bir Shola on the same date. The language is immediate and uncontrived making it a far better account than those that followed later. It is the honesty of the account which makes this compelling reading.
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Rifleman Leslie Garnett Hookings, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company, KIA, 23 January 1916.
Rifleman Robert Greenlees Blaikie, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company, DOW, 28 January 1916.
Citation: 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade, report of action at Bir Shola, 23 January 1916.
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