"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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14922 Sapper George EVERETT, a 27 year old Dentist from Warialda, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.
14926 Sapper James MANTEL, a 27 year old Sailor from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
14921 Sapper Norman Matthew NESBITT, a 25 year old Postal clerk from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
14923 Sapper Cleveland Fred PEARSON, a 22 year old Clerk from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
14925 Sapper Gilbert STEPHENSON, a 26 year old Telegraph operator from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn
1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron
Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement
RMS Mooltan
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on 19 August 1916.
The RMS Mooltanweighed 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:
15300 Sapper Thomas Robert GILDERTHORP, a 26 year old Painter from Waverley, New South Wales, He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919,
15298 Sapper John Henry McAlister HESPE, an 18 year old Customs Officer from Croydon, New South Wales, He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919,
15299 Sapper George KERSLAKE, a 22 year old Confectioner from North Sydney, New South Wales, He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1917,
15296 Sapper Fred William PROLINSY, a 21 year old Surveyors assistant from Redfern, New South Wales, He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919,
15297 Sapper William James WALKER, a 33 year old Dairy Farmer from Jamberoo, New South Wales, He enlisted on 4 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919,
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn
1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron
Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement
HMAT A43 Barunga
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A43 Barunga 20 October 1916.
The HMAT A43 Barunga weighed 7,484 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. The Barunga was previously a captured German vessel called Sumatra. It was manned by Australia officers and crew. The Barunga was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the North Atlantic, 15 July 1918.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
15674 Sapper Bertram CALCUTT, a 24 year old Clerk from Thornleigh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
15670 Sapper William HANGER, a 24 year old Wireless operator from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
15672 Sapper Percy LEWIS, a 21 year old Postal clerk from Wallendbeen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
15673 Sapper William James SIMPSON, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
15671 Sapper William Shaw WICKSTEAD, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn
1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron
Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement
HMAT A41 Bakara
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 5th Reinforcement, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara 4 November 1916.
The HMAT A41 Bakara weighed 5,930 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Bakara was previously a captured German vessel called Constaff. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 1 May 1918.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
16065 Sapper Daniel CRONIN, a 35 year old Labourer from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.
16071 Sapper William John GAHAN, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
16076 Sapper William Gordon GILBERT, a 27 year old Grocer from Killara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
16315 Sapper Francis HIGGINS, a 23 year old Postal clerk from Cessnock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
16061 Sapper William James HILL, a 21 year old Postal clerk from Dundas, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
16073 Sapper Albin Eather HOMER, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
16312 Sapper Raymond Henry JOHNSON, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Hunters Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
16066 Sapper Frank William KAESEHAGEN, a 29 year old Electrician from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
16064 Sapper Thomas John MacGILLICUDDY, a 26 year old Postal clerk from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
16074 Sapper William John MARSH, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
16068 Sapper John Henry Alexander McKEAND, a 19 year old Cooper from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
16316 Sapper Arthur Charles McMAHON, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
16070 Sapper Sydney Ross NICHOLAS, a 33 year old Clerk from Meadowbank, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
16072 Sapper George Thomas Langley QUINE, a 23 year old Telegraph mechanic from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
16075 Sapper John William SIMPER, a 23 year old Telegraphist from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
16063 Sapper Herbert Arthur George STANFORD, a 23 year old Telephone mechanic from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
16069 Sapper Cyril Henry THEOBALD, a 19 year old Clerk from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.
16313 Sapper Francis Lindsay Grant TINDALE, a 19 year old Telegraphist from Broombee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
16314 Sapper William Grant TINDALE, a 23 year old Electrical fitter from Broombee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
16062 Sapper Daniel WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Carpenter from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement Topic: AIF - DMC - 1 Sig Sqn
1st LH Sig Sqn, AIF
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron
Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement
HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian
1st Light Horse Signal Squadron, AIF, 6th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian on 31 January 1917.
The HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian weighed 7,379 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Nitrate Producers SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 16 April 1917.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
17153 Sapper Clarence Oliver ANDERS, a 25 year old Postal clerk from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
17154 Sapper Hurtle Clifford BALD, a 22 year old Telegraphist from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.
17155 Sapper Horace Edmund BEASLEY, a 19 year old Postal Clerk from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
17156 Sapper James Herbert COVENTRY, a 21 year old Postal clerk from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 March 1917.
17157 Sapper Moir Neil DOIG, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Port Wakefield, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
16579 Sapper Joseph Patrick FLANAGAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Welshpool, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
17152 Sapper Amos William FLAVEL, a 23 year old Postal clerk from Fowlers Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
16580 Sapper Robert GUY, a 27 year old Seaman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
17160 Sapper Ernest OTZEN, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
17151 Sapper Richard Thomas RICHARDS, a 25 year old Telegraphist from Waratah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
17161 Sapper John ROWE, a 23 year old Postal clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
17158 Sapper Horace Vincent STRICKLAND, an 18 year old Telephone mechanic from Albion, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.
16581 Sapper John TAYLOR, a 25 year old Seaman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
16583 Sapper Clarence James WALL, a 21 year old Clerk from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
16582 Sapper John Erhart WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Electrical mechanic from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
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