Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHFA
1st LHFA, AIF
1st Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation Roll, "A" Section
1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, "A" Section, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A27 Southern 23 September 1914.
The HMAT A27 Southern weighed 4,769 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. It was owned by the Central Shipping Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 3 February 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.
Embarkation Roll
85 Private Victor William Joseph ANNAND, a 23 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
65 Corporal William Lowther ARMSTRONG, a 22 year old Medical student from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
86 Private Richard Constantine BASSETT, a 22 year old Medical student from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
53 Driver William John BELL, a 26 year old Rail porter from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 May 1918.
40 Private William Frank BODEN, a 22 year old Motor mechanic from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
16 Driver Alfred BOUCHER, a 36 year old Drover from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
23 Private Andrew BRAMMELL, a 26 year old Miner from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
46 Driver George Neville BRETT, a 20 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
68 Driver George Harrison BRIGGS, a 33 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 February 1916.
87 Private Albert George BROWN, a 25 year old Saddler from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
18 Private Protest Samuel BROWN, a 20 year old Farmer from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
9 Corporal Douglas BROWNFIELD, a 33 year old Driver from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.
62 Corporal James Thomas BURNS, a 28 year old Traveller from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
115 Private John BURNS, a 27 year old Station hand from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.
5 Corporal Charlie CAMBRIDGE, a 21 year old Bread Carter from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
80 Driver John Charles CHERRY, a 26 year old Traveller from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
88 Private John CHUGG, a 19 year old Electrician from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 October 1918.
77 Driver George COLLIER, a 30 year old Clogger from East Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
89 Private Edward Clement CORDNER, a 23 year old Clerk from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.
90 Private Stanley Earles CRAIG, a 23 year old Medical student from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
39 Private Harry Joseph CULLEN, a 27 year old Motor mechanic from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 January 1919.
38 Driver Stanley CULLEN, a 24 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 January 1919.
74 Driver Leo DUFFIELD, a 23 year old Mechanic from Victoria Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
35 Private Thomas Phillip DYSON-HUGHES, a 19 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
58 Sergeant William EARL, a 42 year old Storeman from Fairfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
59 Sergeant Herbert Vaughan EMMETT, a 25 year old Cartage Contractor from Flemington, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 April 1919.
31 Private David EVANS, a 21 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
37 Private Maurice Caine EVANS, a 19 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
6 Corporal Francis Wooding FAIRLAMB, a 35 year old Tram driver from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
27 Private John Patrick FERGUSON, a 23 year old Surgical assistant from Menangle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 November 1918.
72 Driver William Steel FERGUSON, a 22 year old Tailor from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 January 1916.
Dr Captain Piero FIASCHI, a 35 year old Doctor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1918.
91 Private Ivan Robert FORBES, a 34 year old Commission agent from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
Dr Captain Robert FOWLER, a 26 year old Doctor from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1918.
13 Driver Albert Sydney GOODCHILD, a 19 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
43 Private Eric Bland HADLEY, a 20 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
63 Corporal Joseph Rex HALL, a 19 year old Accountant from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
92 Private George HAMILTON, a 34 year old Commission agent from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
55 Private Joseph Henry HEAVENS, a 20 year old Carter from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
2 Sergeant Charles Howard HELSHAM, a 39 year old Secretary from Richmond, New South Wales & North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.
Dr Major William MacDonald HELSHAM, a 50 year old Doctor from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.
21 Private Herbert Lewin HILL, a 21 year old Coach painter from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
48 Private Ernest HIRD, a 26 year old Grocer from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
20 Private Reginald Coyle HOLDEN, a 20 year old Clerk from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
56 S/Sgt Henry George JACKSON, a 45 year old Postal clerk from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
54 Private Frederick William JACOBS, a 37 year old Tram worker from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
41 Driver Sidney George JAMES, a 19 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 May 1919.
78 Driver Henry Sibley JANMAN, a 38 year old Fireman from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 October 1914.
45 Driver Clifford Anning JOHNSTON, a 19 year old Med Student from Hawkesbury Collage Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 April 1917.
60 Sergeant Daniel Albert KASHOW, a 39 year old Gardener from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.
112 Private William Stanley Richard KELLY, a 25 year old Grocer from Glenorchy, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
28 Private John Harrison KEMP, a 19 year old Student from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
52 Driver Alton KERSHAW, a 20 year old Student from Grahams town, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
114 Private Frederick George KEYS, a 26 year old Farrier from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
1 Sergeant Albert Arthur KIERNAN, a 39 year old Chemist from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 August 1915.
42 Private George Gordon KILLNER, a 28 year old Steward from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 January 1919.
61 Corporal Ewald KNAUS, a 23 year old Meter reader from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
70 Driver James Albert KNIGHT, a 19 year old Blacksmith from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
24 Private Alfred KNOTT, a 21 year old Chauffeur from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
93 Private John George KNOX, a 41 year old Blacksmith from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 July 1918.
94 Private Henry William KOHLMEYER, a 23 year old Book binder from Balwyn, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1 WO Ernest William LACY, a 32 year old Soldier from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 1 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.
95 Private Bruce Denniston LANG, a 25 year old Medical student from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
33 Private Neville Henry LIPSCOMB, a 19 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 April 1917.
67 Bugler Gordon Panton MacKAY, a 20 year old Motor Mechanic from Murrumbeena, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
51 Bugler James Watson MacKIE, a 20 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
29 Private Albert Kenneth MacLEAN, a 21 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
19 Private William Tate MacWHIRTER, a 22 year old Orchardist from Kurrajong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 November 1915.
10 Corporal Thomas Newell MAIR, a 29 year old Tram conductor from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1917.
49 Driver Reginald Thomas MARKS, a 20 year old Agriculture Student from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.
11 Lance Corporal Reginald James McBROOM, a 20 year old Agriculture Student from Hawkesbury Collage Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.
4 Lance Corporal George McGILLIVRAY, a 21 year old Dairy inspector from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
44 Private Frank Noel McGOWEN, a 19 year old Agricultural Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 August 1915.
30 Private Archibald Kendell McLACHLAN, a 19 year old Agriculture Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 4 June 1915.
96 Private Emil Otto MOHN, a 27 year old Engineer from Edgerton via Wonthaggi, Victoria / North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
97 Private Alfred Prichard Kingston MORRIS, a 21 year old Journalist from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
98 Private Andrew Duncan MORROW, a 28 year old Bank clerk from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 July 1916.
8 Corporal Leslie MOULDS, a 21 year old Farmer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
47 Driver William Thomas NEEDS, a 22 year old Teacher from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
Dr Captain James Joachim NICHOLAS, a 23 year old Doctor from Colac, Tasmania. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 September 1917.
100 Private Alexander NICOL, a 32 year old Rail worker from Garden Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
101 Private Frank Kingsley NORRIS, a 21 year old Medical student from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1915.
102 Private Francis Oswald OLIVER, a 19 year old Postal worker from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1920.
103 Private Charles William OWEN, a 24 year old Hospital attendant from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 30 September 1916.
104 Private Francis Joseph PEARCE, a 28 year old Draper from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1918.
105 Private Thomas PRICE, a 35 year old Ambulance attendant from St John Ambulance Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 July 1915.
22 Driver George Samuel PRIMMER, a 22 year old Loco fireman from Kingswood near Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 May 1915.
17 Driver George RACHOW, a 36 year old Brush maker from Sans Souci, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 March 1918.
Dr Captain Edward Maxwell RAMSDEN, a 37 year old Doctor from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1916.
76 Driver Charles Ernest REES, a 24 year old Tram gripman from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
82 Driver William Edgar RENFREE, a 35 year old Traveller from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 10 November 1918.
26 Private William ROBERTSON, a 24 year old Rail porter from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
50 Private Arthur Kingston ROSENTHALL, a 32 year old Farmer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 29 May 1915.
34 Driver Thomas Fyfe RUTHERFORD, a 21 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
73 Driver John Louis RYAN, a 29 year old Barber from Clunes, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
83 Driver Ernest William SEARLE, a 26 year old Motor driver from Alexandra, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 March 1919.
113 Private France SLAWASKI, a 27 year old Masseur from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
81 Driver Clarence A. SMITH, a 22 year old Manufacturer from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
106 Private Harold James SMYTH, a 19 year old Joiner from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
25 Private Hugh William STANGER-LEATHES, a 30 year old Clerk from Cremorne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
107 Private Charles STANLEY, a 25 year old Medical student from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.
64 Corporal William Henry STOREY, a 19 year old Farrier from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 February 1919.
15 Private Edwin Thomas STURGEON, a 22 year old Bookkeeper from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, .
69 Driver Edgar SULLIVAN, a 20 year old Farrier from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.
Dr Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Tate SUTHERLAND, a 48 year old Doctor from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
79 Driver Hubert TAIT, a 33 year old Seaman from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 February 1915.
108 Private William Henry THOMAS, a 23 year old Sign writer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 August 1915.
109 Private Magnus THOMSON, a 19 year old Engineer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
12 Lance Sergeant Reginald Hope THRELFALL, a 20 year old Agricultural Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1915.
57 S/Sgt Cyril Joseph TONKIN, a 25 year old Chemist from Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 December 1917.
32 Private John Dinsmore TORRENS, a 21 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
110 Private Donald Rupert Charles TREGONNING, a 21 year old Medical student from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
14 Private Claude Loftus TRICKETT, a 22 year old Electrician from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 March 1917.
75 Driver Sydney Marshall TURNBULL, a 34 year old Clerk from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
111 Private George Eugene VENTRIS, a 27 year old Motor mechanic from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
3 Staff Sergeant Charles WARDEN, a 37 year old Druggist mate from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
66 Lance Corporal Thomas WILLIAMS, a 35 year old Clerk from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
71 Driver Herbert John WRIGHTMAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
36 Driver Leo YEATS, a 27 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 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:
1st Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF
1st Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF, Embarkation Roll, "A" Section
