Australian Light Horse Studies Centre

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra Group

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9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group

HMAT A4 Pera

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A4 Pera 8 February 1915.

HMAT A4 Pera weighed 7,635 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the P&O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 6 January 1917. The Pera was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean on 19 October 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

740 Private Charles AINSWORTH, a 29 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 July 1919.

742 Private Donald Lee BEDFORD, a 19 year old Farmer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

741 Private Harold Lewis BORCHERS, a 24 year old Engineer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

776 Private Percy BROKENSHIRE, a 20 year old Butcher from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

777 Private Allen Clive CAMERON, a 21 year old Clerk from Beechworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

747 Private Thomas CAMPBELL, a 32 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Killed in Action, 8 April 1917.

744 Private Harold Francis CARLYLE, a 28 year old Drover from Malvern, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

746 Private Oliver CHAPLIN, a 41 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1915.

745 Private David Andrew CRIGHTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Lower Light, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

748 Private Charles DALEY, a 29 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

750 Private John Matthews FITCHER, a 42 year old Labourer from Barkers Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

749 Private Wilfred Frank FORD, a 20 year old Station Hand from Kooringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.

752 Private George Edmund HAGEL, a 25 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

751 Private Charles Ernest HOUSTON, a 33 year old Farmer/ Soldier from Moorook, South Australia Westbourne Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

753 Private Harry Raymond HOWARD, a 21 year old Labourer from Langhorne’s Creek, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

754 Private Cyril Headle HUTCHINSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Koolunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

755 Private Leo Lawrence JACKSON, a 23 year old Stockman from Avoca Stn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

756 Private John Scott KENT, a 25 year old Farmer from Mt Cooper, South Australia. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

739 Private William MARSTON, a 37 year old Miner from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

757 Private Leo Patrick MOY, a 26 year old Grocer from Oaklands, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

758 Private Richard OLIVER, a 32 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

759 Private George David PATTERSON, a 22 year old Miner from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

761 Private Frank PORTER, an 18 year old Labourer from Dublin, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

762 Private Henry Leonard PORTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Dublin, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

760 Private William Allen PORTER, a 23 year old Labourer from Dublin, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

763 Private William Henry ROBERTS, a 22 year old Farmer from Paringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

764 Private Archibald SCOTT, a 27 year old Boundary rider from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

766 Private Maurice Theo SHEEHAN, a 22 year old Labourer from North Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

765 Private Albert Gordon SIMPSON, a 26 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

767 Private John Charles SINCLAIR, a 29 year old Stockman from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.

770 Private Angus THOMAS, a 26 year old Labourer from Moorak Stn, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

769 Private Arthur Hamilton TODD, a 23 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

775 Private Thomas TRUBY, a 20 year old Station Hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 22 April 1919.

768 Private Herbert TYLEY, a 25 year old Engineer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

771 Private Frederick Henry WEAVER, a 29 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

Second Lieutenant Hartley WILLIAMS, a 30 year old Auctioneer from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

773 Private Malcolm Henry WINFIELD, a 27 year old Carpenter from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

774 Private Edward WRIGHT, a 24 year old Station Hand from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 December 1919.

772 Private Leo John WYMAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1915.

Previous: 3rd Reinforcement Mashobra Group

Next: 4th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

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:

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group

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Wednesday, 2 November 2005

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

HMAT A17 Port Lincoln

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 1 April 1915.

The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 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

842 Private Edward Broughton ALLCHURCH, a 24 year old Farmer from Port Broughton, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

845 Private Celestin Francis Henry BERTRAM, a 28 year old Rail Worker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 January 1918.

843 Private Joseph BETRO, a 19 year old Mill Hand from North Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 October 1915.

844 Private Harry BINYON, a 35 year old Farm Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 May 1915.

846 Private Leonard Hedley BIRDSEYE, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.

847 Private Eric BURFORD, a 20 year old Motor Driver from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

848 Private Robert Bethune BURTON, a 22 year old Motor Driver from Chain of Ponds, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

849 Private Peter CONNELL, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1915.

850 Private William Edgar CRANSTON, a 38 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

851 Private Leonard CROWHURST, a 21 year old Labourer from Gumeracha, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

841 Private John Newton DAVIES, a 19 year old Clerk from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 March 1917.

852 Private Henry Arthur DEANE, a 19 year old Plumber from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

853 Private William Rutherford DUNN, a 29 year old Butcher from Red Hill, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

922 Private William Frederick EDGERLEY, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Methodist Church Malvern, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

855 Private Charles FULLGRABE, a 20 year old Labourer from Crafers, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 December 1919.

856 Private Horace GANDY, a 27 year old Boundary rider from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

857 Private Frederick John GARDNER, a 31 year old Labourer from Monteith, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

859 Private Cyril Roy HALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1915.

215 Sergeant Lancelot Norton Spiller HARGRAVE, a 19 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 February 1919.

861 Private Joseph Henry HUME, a 30 year old Labourer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

862 Private Stanley Richard JOHNSON, a 38 year old Labourer from Nailsworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

863 Private Harold Vernon KELLY, a 22 year old Switchboard Attendant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

931 Private James Douglas LEADBETER, a 25 year old Farmer from Brighton, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 October 1919.

928 Private William Edward LEAR, a 25 year old Farm Labourer from Yallunda Flat, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

864 Private Donald LENNARD, a 23 year old Labourer from Naracoorte, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

935 Private Clement MAHONEY, a 26 year old Fitter from Woodville, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.

867 Private Charles McDOUGALL, a 29 year old Carpenter from Waikerie, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

868 Private James William McKECHNIE, an 18 year old Clerk from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

Lieutenant Thomas Francis MILES, a 20 year old Clerk from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 26 February 1917.

869 Private Verney MUDGE, a 21 year old Labourer from North Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

876 Private Cyril Thomas ROBERTS, a 19 year old Station Hand from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

870 Private Frank Leonard SAYER, a 22 year old Saddle Maker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

832 Private John Clifford SMITH, a 21 year old Clerk from Minyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 October 1919.

945 Private Henry SPENCER, a 25 year old Carpenter from Hilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 August 1915.

871 Private Henry George STEER, a 32 year old Bricklayer from Prospect, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.

872 Private William Charles STEPHENS, a 22 year old Loco Fireman from Port Elliott, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

873 Private Thomas Richard TAYLOR, a 23 year old Labourer from West Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1915.

874 Private Arnold Samuel WAKEFIELD, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Millbrook, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 June 1919.

875 Private William Thomas WIDLAKE, a 21 year old Labourer from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

Previous: 3rd Reinforcement Pera Group

Next: 4th Reinforcement Wiltshire Group

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:

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

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9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Wiltshire Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Wiltshire Group

HMAT A18 Wiltshire

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcement Wiltshire Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire 13 April 1915.

The HMAT A18 Wiltshire weighed 10,390 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 2 October 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

835 Private William Albert BAKER, a 34 year old Labourer from Kangarilla, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 November 1915.

831 Private Michael BYRNE, a 23 year old Labourer from Trafalgar, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 August 1915.

834 Lance Corporal Carl Sceale COOLING, a 25 year old Bank Accountant from Glen Iris, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

816 Private William Arthur DAVIE, a 35 year old Engine Driver from Jamieson, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

818 Private Franklin Roy DAWKINS, a 19 year old Gardener from Lockleys, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

822 Private David HELLYER, a 29 year old Labourer from Balaclava, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

821 Private Joseph Duncan HILLGROVE, a 21 year old Farmer from Myrtle, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

833 Private Ernest Edgar JONES, a 30 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

824 Private Charles Ashworth PHAYER, a 19 year old Horse Trainer from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

830 Lance Corporal Charles Baxter POWELL, a 39 year old Grazier from Narrung, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

825 Private Charles SONSIE, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Kingston, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

819 Private Gilbert Alexander VIDLER, a 21 year old Labourer from East Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

829 Private John WOLSLEY, a 39 year old Shearer from Sisters of Mercy Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

826 Private John Baker WRIGHT, a 35 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

Previous: 4th Reinforcement Port Lincoln Group

Next: 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group

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:

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement Wiltshire Group

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Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 2:55 PM EAST

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Tuesday, 1 November 2005

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR

9th LHR, AIF

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group

HMAT A58 Kabinga

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A58 Kabinga 8 May 1915.

The HMAT A58 Kabinga weighed 4,657 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London. The Kabinga was captured by Emden in the Bay of Bengal on 12 September 1914 and released with the Emden’s beaching at the Cocos Islands. The Kabinga was leased by the Commonwealth until 19 June 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

892 Private Gerald BROOKSHAW, a 21 year old Carpenter from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

893 Private Robert COVERDALE, a 22 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1915.

891 Private George CROSS, a 24 year old Butcher from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

898 Private Thomas Wilson CULPH, a 22 year old Stockman from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 14 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

896 Private Victor CULPH, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Oxley, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

894 Private George FENNING, a 20 year old Gardener from Oakleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 23 March 1919.

946 Private Alfred Raynor FOSTER, a 27 year old Labourer Station hand from Streaky Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

895 Private Sydney Patrick James GLEESON, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

897 Private Cyril Benjamin LEVIEN, an 18 year old Farm Hand from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.

899 Lance Corporal George Noble MANN, a 20 year old Butcher from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 September 1918.

900 Private William Herbert MERCHANT, a 27 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

905 Private William Stewart PARSONS, a 24 year old Bricklayer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

904 Private Harold RICHARDS, a 28 year old Actor from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

901 Private Timothy RUNDLE, a 24 year old Labourer from Nirranda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

902 Private James Norman SMYTH, an 18 year old Labourer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1918.

903 Private John Joseph TONER, a 22 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

Previous: 4th Reinforcement Wiltshire Group

Next: 5th Reinforcement Botanist Group

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:

9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement Kabinga Group

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 2:54 PM EAST