Wls Sig Sqn, AIF

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

The RMS Malwa weighed 10,883 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.

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

 

14506 Sapper Stanley Roy BARRATT, a 22 year old Clerk from Beulah, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14491 Driver Edward Maurice Darvall BARTON, a 38 year old Grazier from Leura, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

14507 Sapper Ernest Lewis BUDDS, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14508 Sapper Alfred Robert CAMERON, a 27 year old Enginer assistant from Coolgardie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

14509 Sapper George Alexander CAMERON, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Campbells Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14490 Driver William John Fraser DAVIDSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Oatley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14495 Sapper Patrick joseph DAVOREN, a 37 year old Telegraphist from Centennial Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

14488 Sapper Paul DRACHUK, a 29 year old Wireless operator from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 March 1918.

 

14481 Sapper Darrell Elwyn Hodgson FOWLER, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 22 January 1918.

 

14489 Driver Fred GRAHAM, a 45 year old Enginedriver from Wentworthville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.

 

14510 Sapper James Mervyn HARVEY, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Eaglehawk, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14514 Driver Frederick William Herbert HAY, a 22 year old Clerk from Frankston, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14515 Driver John JACKSON, a 29 year old Carpenter from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 31 August 1917.

 

14516 Driver Eustace Graham KEOGH, an 18 year old Student from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14517 Driver Austin Herbert LANDER, a 27 year old Telephone mechanic from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14483 Sapper Charles LAVERTY, a 26 year old Clerk from West Wallsend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14492 Driver George Ephriam MANSFIELD, a 38 year old Carpenter from Toronto, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

14511 Sapper Reginald Percy MARSHALL, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Ballarat East, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14482 Sapper Clarence Roderick McDONALD, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 May 1917.

14519 Driver Percival Stuart McKENZIE, a 35 year old Collector from Newmarket, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14518 Driver Dennis Ramsay MILLEN, a 29 year old Engineer from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14486 Sapper Stanley Alexander PHILLIPS, a 21 year old Teacher from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14512 Sapper George Arthur ROLFE, a 27 year old Clerk from Sth Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14484 Sapper Jackson STUART, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.

 

14485 Sapper Harold Gordon ULLETT, a 23 year old Clerk from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14513 Sapper Arthur George VERNEY, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

14493 Driver Allen John WILSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

14494 Driver Gordon McLeod WILSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 August 1918.

 

Previous: 2nd Reinforcement

Next: 4th 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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

RMS Mooltan

The RMS Mooltan weighed 9,621 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.  Torpedoed and sunk by UC27 on 26 July 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

 

16003 Driver Harold ARMSTRONG, an 18 year old Carpenter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16012 Driver Thomas William Charles BANNISTER, a 27 year old Victuallar from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16011 Acting Corporal Thomas Henry BELL, a 29 year old Machanist from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

15981 Sapper Alexander BORLAND, a 23 year old Mechanical Engineer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

15982 Sapper Stafford Brighton BROWN, a 29 year old Telegraphist from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16031 Sapper Roy Walker BUNSTON, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16020 Sapper Angus William Wesley BURCHALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Llanelly, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16028 Driver Edwin CALDECOTT, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16001 Driver Gordon CALLINGHAM, an 18 year old Carpenter from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

16013 Driver David John Blakemore CHAPMAN, a 19 year old Bookkeeper from Diamond Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16022 Sapper Geoffrey Joseph Justin CHAPPEL, a 33 year old Clerk from Rocester, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

16021 Sapper Leslie Henry Charles CLARK, an 18 year old Postalworker from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16019 Acting Sergeant John Henry DENHAM, a 39 year old Policeman from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 December 1917.

 

15983 Acting Corporal George Henry EVANS, a 33 year old Accounant from Ascot, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 March 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 February 1918.

 

16014 Driver Jim FITZGERALD, a 25 year old Acrobat from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.

15984 Sapper Robert FORSYTH, a 39 year old Storeman from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

15998 Driver Arthur Edward GAILEY, a 21 year old Mechanic from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 January 1918.

15985 Sapper David James GARLAND, a 20 year old Uni Student from Enoggera, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1917.

16015 Driver John GILES, a 43 year old Farmer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 December 1917.

16000 Driver Arthur Leslie GORDON, a 20 year old Retorthand from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

 

15988 Sapper Frederick HARRISS, an 18 year old Electrical mechanic from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

15986 Sapper Alfred William HAYES, a 23 year old Clerk from Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

Hon/2/Lt Michael James HILLARY, a 30 year old Accountant from Sth Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 August 1916.

15987 Sapper Clifton Edward Fielder HYDE, a 20 year old Postalworker from Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

16023 Sapper Henry Herbert JONES, a 20 year old Wireless operater from Everton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

15991 Sapper Thomas Clyde LOOKE, a 21 year old Wireless operator from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

15997 Driver Fitzroy McCARTHY, a 21 year old Engineer from Sutherland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 January 1918.

15989 Sapper James Hughes McCUSKER, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Burraga via Rockley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

16026 Sapper Norman Thomas McDONELL, a 19 year old Clerk from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

15990 Sapper Robert James MILSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16024 Sapper Albert Henry MITCHELL, a 29 year old Postalworker from Elsterwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16025 Sapper Edward Victor MORIARTY, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16016 Driver Lewis David NICHOLAS, a 39 year old Shearer from Fernbank, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 December 1917.

 

16017 Driver Ernest Ralph ORR, a 23 year old Builder from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

16027 Sapper Gilbert Alexander PARKER, a 19 year old Tailors cutter from Blackburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

15999 Driver Aubrey Reginald PARSONS, a 31 year old Electrical mechanic from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; but was not taken on strength and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 16 December 1916.

 

15992 Sapper Alexander Gordon READ, a 22 year old Postalworker from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

15996 Driver Benjamin Joseph SIMES, a 19 year old Motor Trimmer from Alexandria, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16018 Driver John Frank THOMSON, a 24 year old Inspector from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

16029 Sapper James Edward WALL, a 43 year old Telegraphist from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.

16002 Harold Bertram WALTER, a 19 year old Clerk from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16004 Driver Beresford McEwan WATSON, a 20 year old Seedsman from Douglas Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

16005 Driver Ernest WEBB, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 September 1918.

16030 Sapper John Edward WHITELAW, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

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Next: 5th 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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

RMS Mooltan

The RMS Mooltan weighed 9,621 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.  Torpedoed and sunk by UC27 on 26 July 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

 

16041 Sapper William Lawrence BREE, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Crookwell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

16053 Driver Charles William BROWN, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Cavendish, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16042 Driver Maxwell Addison FLOWER, a 19 year old Carpenter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16043 Driver Arthur Orlando GALL, an 18 year old Driver from Watsons Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

16054 Driver William John GRAY, a 27 year old Jockey from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16051 S/Sgt Daniel McCARTHY, a 29 year old Instrument repairer from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16055 Driver John Thomas McDOUGALL, a 26 year old Mechanic from Edenhope, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16046 Driver John William McKENDRY, a 42 year old Farmer from Hoxton Park via Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 January 1918.

16056 Driver Charles Ernest McMINN, a 40 year old Baker from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16044 Driver Leslie Joseph MULLENS, a 21 year old Labourer from Wickham via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16057 Driver Leslie John Donald PATTLE, a 25 year old Tram conductor from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.

 

16052 S/Sgt Clifford William WINTERBOTHAM, a 21 year old Instrument repairer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

16045 Driver George YOUNG, a 22 year old Farmer from Clarence River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

Previous: 4th Reinforcement

Next: 6th 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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

RMS Mongolia

The RMS Mongolia weighed 4,892 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the  Indian & Peninsular St. Nav Co Ltd Glasgow.  Torpedoed and sunk on 21 July 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

 

16449 Sapper Kendall Eric Hilton McLennan BATES, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16445 Sapper Charles Frederick Musgrave DIXON, a 22 year old Railworker from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

 

16455 Driver Jack EATON, an 18 year old Ware houseman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

16447 Sapper Thomas Digby ELLIOTT, an 18 year old Telegraphist from Yass, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16451 Sapper Edward Downton FAREY, a 22 year old Carpenter from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16452 Sapper Edward Claude GIBSON, a 20 year old Postalworker from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16442 Sapper John Charles HALDEN, a 28 year old Telegraphist from Barellan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1917.

16441 Sapper George Thomas HOLMES, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Baddale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16453 Sapper Henry Shepherd ISAACS, a 27 year old Postalworker from Curlewis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16446 Sapper James KERIN, a 21 year old Postalworker from Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16443 Sapper Alexander LENNOX, a 24 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16450 Sapper Wilfred Arthur MOSS, a 37 year old Stationmaster from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16454 Sapper George Henry SALTER, a 21 year old Postalworker from Lawson, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

16448 Sapper James Richard SMITH, a 19 year old Postalworker from Bulli, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

16444 Sapper Cecil Noel WOODS, a 21 year old Postalworker from Sth Gundagai, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

 

Previous: 5th Reinforcement

Next: 7th 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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

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Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF

Embarkation Roll, 7th Reinforcement

RMS Mooltan

The RMS Mooltan weighed 9,621 tons with an average cruise speed of 18.5 knots or 34.26 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.  Torpedoed and sunk by UC27 on 26 July 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

 

17131 Sapper George Robert William ALEXANDER, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Mareeba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17113 Sapper Mervyn Roy BENHAM, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

17115 Sapper Walter Thomas BERRY, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Peak Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17101 Driver John Henry BRIER, a 28 year old Painter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17114 Sapper George Richmond BRYANT, a 24 year old Postalworker from Balranald, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17102 Driver John Robert CLARKE, a 31 year old Electrical Engineer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 April 1918.

17103 Driver Arthur Lachlan COCHRAN, a 25 year old Grazier from Adaminaby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 November 1917.

17116 Sapper Lawrence Marquess COURTNEY, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 December 1917.

 

17117 Sapper Stuart Evans DAVIS, a 19 year old Wireless operator from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17104 Driver William Archibald DHU, a 26 year old Bank Clerk from North Sydney SNW. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

17118 Sapper Edgar Richard FARQUHARSON, a 23 year old Journalist from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17119 Sapper Owen Paschal Joseph FLANAGAN , a 28 year old Cordialmaker from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17133 Sapper George Robert GARDINER, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1918.

17105 Acting Corporal Harold Douglas GOSSIP, a 24 year old Telephone machanic from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17106 Driver Chrisopher Thomas Frow GOY, a 21 year old Clerk from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17107 Driver Robert James HODGKINSON, a 27 year old Engineer from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

17108 Driver William Burton LOWTHER, a 30 year old Grazier from Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17108 Driver Henry Edward LYTTON, a 26 year old Electrician from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

 

17121 Sapper Charles Clark McGIFFIN, a 26 year old Station master from Nyandra, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17123 Sapper James Alan McKENNY, a 23 year old Wireless operator from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17124 Sapper Louis Victor Augustus NELSON, a 20 year old Postalworker from Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17126 Sapper Francis Robert PAGE, a 27 year old Station master from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17125 Sapper Edgar Owen PRENTICE, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Taringa, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17110 Driver Daniel RENNEBERG, a 24 year old Telephone machanic from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17132 Sapper Rupert ROBERTS, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Thornleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

 

17127 Sapper William Thomas SMALL, a 23 year old Station master from Hyde Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

17134 Sapper Wilfred Roland SMITH, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Gundagi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

17128 Sapper George Aubrey STANLEY, an 18 year old Postalworker from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

 

17130 Sapper Robert Ray WALLACE, a 20 year old Telegraphist Clerk from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

17111 Driver William Young WARRINER, a 27 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1916.

 

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:

Australian Wireless Squadron

Australian Wireless Squadron, AIF, Roll of Honour

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF

Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2010 3:59 PM EAST

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