4th LHFA, AIF

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, "A" Section

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, "A" Section, embarked Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A30 Borda 16 June 1915.

The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 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

 

2604 Private Robert John ADAMS, a 35 year old Clerk from Taroona, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

2648 Driver Stewart Reeve ALCHIN, a 27 year old Well borer from Springsure, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

2623 Private Archibald Kenneth ANDERSON, a 33 year old Warehouse man from Wellington Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

2619 Private Sydney Lee ASHTON, a 25 year old Gardener from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

2601 Pte/Nurse Davies Eric BALDWIN, a 21 year old Student from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

2605 Pte/Nurse Herbert Charles BEHAUN, a 23 year old Clerk from GPO Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

2631 Private Francis Alfred BELL, a 20 year old Carpenter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

2629 Private John Edwin BRITTAIN, a 22 year old Butcher from Mosman, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

Dr Captain William Gillba BROWN, a 31 year old Doctor from Brighton Beach, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

2599 Cpl/Cook Enoch BYWATER, a 44 year old Fitter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

 

2594 Sergeant William Robert CADDEN, a 23 year old Chemist from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.

2636 Driver Magnus Daniel Stanley CLARK, a 25 year old Dairy farmer from Maleny, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

2645 Driver Peter Scott COBB, a 23 year old Farmer from Murgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

2615 Private Sydney Joseph Gerald COCHRANE, an 18 year old Electrician from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

2602 Pte/Nurse Eric Clarke CRIBB, a 21 year old Student from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

2627 Lance Corporal James Robert Carson DEVINE, a 27 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

2635 Driver Patrick John DONOVAN, a 26 year old Farm labourer from Dargo, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

2628 Private Leslie DUNSTAN, a 19 year old Carpenter from Kangaroo Point, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

2630 Private Frank Gordon ELDRED, a 28 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

 

2618 Private Hugh Michael FLYNN, a 28 year old Teacher from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 September 1917.

 

2651 Driver Edward Trendell GALE, a 28 year old Grazier from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

2606 Private Huntley GORDON, an 18 year old Baker from Greenmount via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

2614 Private Percy Lynn GUNDRY, a 22 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

 

2642 Driver William John HARRISON, a 24 year old Labourer from Killaloe, via Port Douglas, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.

2634 Lance Corporal James HEGGIE, a 23 year old Farmer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

2597 Cpl/Clerk Frederick Cecil HENK, a 26 year old Representative from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

Dr Captain Patrick Charles HIGGINS, a 42 year old Doctor from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.

2595 Sergeant William John Rupertswood Brauchie HILE, a 32 year old Chemist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

Dr Lieutenant Colonel Alexander HORN, a 34 year old Doctor from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 May 1917.

 

2598 Corporal Alfred Hugh INDER, a 24 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

 

2593 Regimental Sergeant Major Alfred George KERR, a 24 year old Lawyer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

2644 Driver Thomas LANCASTER, a 29 year old Grocer from Stewarts Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

2639 Driver Herbert LISTER, a 25 year old Dairyman from Mount Pleasant Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.

 

2643 Driver James Logan MacLENNAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

2607 Batman John McLAREN, a 37 year old Groom from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

2621 Private Hugh Norman McLEOD, a 25 year old Hospital attendant from North Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

2609 Private Thomas Rule Eadington MITCHELL, a 25 year old Labourer from Westbrook, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

 

2641 Driver Ernest Arthur O'BRIEN, a 28 year old Stockman from Amby, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

2612 Corporal Arnold Bert Theodore OEHLMANN, a 22 year old Machinist from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2646 Driver James Percy OGDEN, a 20 year old Farmer from Murgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

2620 Private Robert William O'MAY, a 19 year old French polisher from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

 

2653 Driver Edward Wesley PERCY, a 34 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

2650 Far/Cpl Edward Henry Randall PHELPS, a 24 year old Policeman from Forsayth, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

 

2625 Private Ronald John RAMSAY, an 18 year old Cabinetmaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

2622 Private Sidney Edward REILLY, an 18 year old Teacher from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

2617 Private William John RIORDAN, a 21 year old Brewery worker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.

2608 Batman Thomas George ROOKABY, a 19 year old Labourer from Cannon Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

2638 Driver Jack Evelyn SABINE, an 18 year old Farm Hand from Auchenflower, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

2649 Sad/Cpl Francis Edwin SAUNDERS, a 21 year old Farmer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 October 1916.

2652 Driver Samuel Joseph SAY, a 29 year old Hairdresser from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

2624 Private Edmond Henry SCOTT, a 24 year old Storeman from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 November 1918.

2640 Driver James SCOTT, a 28 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

2632 Private Leslie Raymond SELLERS, a 21 year old Teacher from Ulmarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 June 1917.

2603 Private Lionel Vincent SHAW, a 29 year old Clerk from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.

2613 Corporal Eric Edward SOLLEY, a 20 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.

2611 Bugler Thomas SPARKES, an 18 year old Farmer from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

2616 Batman Joseph Wyatt STARK, a 35 year old Rail Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 August 1919.

 

2647 Driver David THOMAS, a 25 year old Platelayer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

2600 Private William WADE, a 30 year old Butcher from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

2637 Driver Ralph WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Farmer from Devonport, Tasmania. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

2626 Private Francis Garde Wesley WILSON, a 29 year old Insurance inspector from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

2633 Trumpeter Sergeant Norman John WILSON, a 29 year old Selector from Hill End, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1920.

 

2596 Sergeant Charles Joseph Seymour YOUNG, a 41 year old Stock agent from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 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:

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHFA, AIF

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, "B" Section

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, "B" Section, embarked Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A30 Borda 23 June 1915.

The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 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

 

2725 Driver William Henry BERTRAM, a 38 year old Farmer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

2717 Driver Frederick BREAKWELL, a 34 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

2724 Driver John Michael BRETT, a 19 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

2719 Private Albert Horace BROWN, a 21 year old House decorator from Clareville, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

2700 Private Charles Edmund Hamilton BROWN, a 31 year old Clerk from Alma, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

Dr Captain Denby De Courcey BROWNING, a 30 year old Doctor from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

2723 Private Leslie Allan BRYANT, an 18 year old Driver from Hackney, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

2694 Private Leslie Murlong BURNETT, a 24 year old Labourer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

Dr Major Samuel Roy BURSTON, a 27 year old Doctor from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

 

2738 Corporal John Robert CARTER, a 34 year old Blacksmith from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

2681 Driver Garfield Leslie CLARK, an 18 year old Farmer from West Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

2698 Private Stanley Robert CLARK, a 21 year old Stockman from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

2708 Lance Corporal Frederick Charles CLARKE, a 29 year old Clerk from Cheltenham, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

2709 Corporal Frank Denton CLAXTON, a 30 year old Farmer from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

Dr Captain Walter John Westcote CLOSE, a 24 year old Doctor from Rose Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

2713 Private Henry Grayson COOK, a 20 year old Station hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 April 1920.

3880 Private Reginald Beven CORNISH, a 22 year old Traveller from Dulwich, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.

2731 Private David Charles CUNNINGHAM, a 32 year old Labourer from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

2710 Private Louis Adrian DeFONTENAY, a 22 year old Station hand from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

2695 Private Henson DICKINSON, a 21 year old Painter from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 28 October 1919.

2686 Driver Leslie Andrew DOWD, a 26 year old Labourer from Glanville Blocks, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

2741 Private David Llewellyn EVANS, a 20 year old Station hand from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

3878 Private Con Emil FOPP, an 18 year old Clerk from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

2702 Private Cecil FOULIS, a 21 year old Stockman from Malvern, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 August 1915.

2699 Private Leslie Ford FRAYNE, a 24 year old Chemist’s mate from Goolwa, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

 

3876 Private Harry GILES, a 32 year old Hairdresser from Hectorville, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

2732 Driver Hamilton Hector GRAY, a 21 year old Gardener from Klemzig, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.

 

2726 Driver Thomas George HAGGETT, a 25 year old Labourer from Lucindale, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

2707 Private Keith Bowyer HOCKING, a 23 year old Warehouse man from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

2693 Cpl/Cook Sydney HUTTON, a 29 year old Cook from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

 

2687 Sergeant Percival Arthur JACKS, a 28 year old Rail porter from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

2739 Private David Nicholas JOHN, a 26 year old Porter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 August 1919.

2697 Sergeant Laurence JOHNS, a 20 year old Bank Clerk from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.

 

2691 S/Sgt Wilfred Wolseley LANGSFORD, a 20 year old Chemist assistant from Prospect Nth, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

2688 Private Henry Samuel LEACH, a 43 year old Bus driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 January 1919.

2735 Private Reginald Archer LeCORNA, a 19 year old Civil servant from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.

2703 Private Albert Archer LINDQUIST, a 23 year old Labourer from Curramulka, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.

 

2720 Driver Lindsay Field MARKS, a 25 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

2704 Driver Frederick Harry Vernon MARTIN, a 30 year old Farrier from Dulwich, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

2683 Driver Frederick Hurtle McPHARLIN, a 27 year old Labourer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 August 1916.

3873 Private John Smith MILNE, a 30 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

2711 Private Arthur Henry John MOODY, a 31 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

2689 Private Norman John Edwin MOUNSEY, a 23 year old Engine cleaner from Lower North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

2727 Driver Martin John O'CONNELL, a 30 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 August 1915.

 

2684 Driver Alwin PAGE, a 22 year old Farmer from Pt Clinton, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

2716 Bugler Hugh PEARCE, a 26 year old Clerk from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1918.

2685 Corporal Edward Alfred POTTS, a 21 year old Salesman from North Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2715 Private Charles Edward PRICE, a 26 year old Farmer from Yalata, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

3875 Private James QUIGLEY, an 18 year old Boilermaker from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

 

2701 Driver Percy RAWNSLEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

2712 Private Francis George RIDGE, a 29 year old Farmer from Jabuk, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

 

2682 Trumpeter Sergeant James Edwin SAWTELL, a 23 year old Storeman from Walkersville, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

2718 Private Harold George SHIMMIN, a 25 year old Clerk from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 August 1918.

2696 L/Cpl/Dvr Edgar Benjamin SIMCOCK, a 25 year old Labourer from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

2733 Private George SMITH, a 22 year old Porter from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

3879 Private Reginald Bowen STANFORD, a 22 year old Farmer from Fulham, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

2690 Lance Corporal Stanley Septimus SWIFT, a 22 year old Labourer from Edwardstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

 

2714 Private William Benjamin TAYLOR, a 31 year old Labourer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2722 Driver Joseph Edward TEAL, a 24 year old Loco cleaner from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 October 1918.

2692 Cpl/Clerk Leslie Quinton THOMAS, a 21 year old Civil servant from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

2736 Driver Mayoh Miller THOMSON, a 23 year old Auctioneer from Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.

2740 Private Joseph Henry TURNER, a 28 year old Porter from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.

 

2728 Corporal George Galvin WALLACE, a 25 year old Hairdresser from Tanunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

3877 Private Otto William WEHRMANN, a 19 year old Farmer from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

2705 Private James WILKINSON, a 22 year old Glass blower from Lockleys, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war , .

2729 Shoeing Smith Walter Victor WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Labourer from Conmurra, via Lucindale, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.

2706 Private Walter Harry WILSDON, a 21 year old Labourer from Caltowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1917.

 

Previous:  "A" Section

Next: 1st 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:

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF 

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHFA, AIF

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915 and then re-embarked at Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A30 Borda 16 June 1915.

The HMAT A30 Borda weighed 11,136 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 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

 

3864 Private Cormac John KENNY, a 22 year old Motor mechanic from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

 

3866 Private William McMULLIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Paddington via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 January 1917.

 

3861 Driver Frank Ironstone NICHOLLS, a 24 year old Stockman from Flowerdale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 25 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.

 

3862 Driver Thomas Walter PATCH, a 32 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

 

3863 Private John Arthur REYNOLDS, a 25 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

 

3865 Private Ernest THORPE, a 20 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

Dr Captain Geoffrey Hampden VERNON, a 32 year old Doctor from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

Previous:  "B" Section

Next: 2nd 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:

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF 

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A9 Shropshire 20 August 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

 

4177 Private William Rowley ARCHDALL, a 23 year old Bank accountant from Tax office Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

4176 Driver Jack LANGDON, a 21 year old Farmer from Sarine, Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

4178 Private Howard Edward WHITTALL, a 26 year old Farmer from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

 

Previous:  1st Reinforcement

Next: 3rd 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:

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF 

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHFA, AIF

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 16 August 1915.

The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 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

 

1673 Private Thomas BEECH, a 20 year old Ambulance man from Baking Board, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

 

1671 Private William John CUMBERLAND, a 26 year old Chemist mate from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

1672 Private Alan Somerset Orde FULLER, a 20 year old Ambulance man from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 June 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 August 1916.

 

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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:

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF 

4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Wednesday, 31 March 2010 6:51 AM EADT

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