Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR
8th LHR, AIF
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 24th Reinforcement
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 24th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian 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:
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
Lieutenant Albert Naples ANDERSON, a 31 year old Accountant from 'Narrawade', Austin Park, Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 April 1917.
3111 Private Thomas James APPLEBY, a 36 year old Farmer from Metung, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3123 Private Frank John Edward BATTEN, a 22 year old Saddler from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
3112 Private Frederick George BIDDISCOMBE, a 24 year old Machinist from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.
3113 Private Thomas Lawrence BUTLER, a 25 year old Labourer from Glenmaggie, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3114 Private Thomas James CANTWELL, a 22 year old Labourer from Dixie, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3109 Acting Sergeant Donald Allen DAVIS, a 25 year old Auctioneer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
3140 Private Ernest Albert FAULL, a 24 year old Baker from Yapeen, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
3116 Private Frank FITZCLARENCE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
3126 Private Albert FRASER, an 18 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
3117 Private Samuel Henry GATHERGOOD, a 34 year old Engine driver from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1920.
3110 Acting Corporal Herbert Gilder HAGGER, a 30 year old Grazier from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 February 1918.
3108 Private Clarence Reginald HARRY, a 21 year old Accountant from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3120 Private Charles HIRSHFIELD, a 21 year old Engineer from Mannum, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
3118 Private Christopher HOLT, a 25 year old Labourer from Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3119 Private Albert Reginald HOWLETT, a 21 year old Farmer from Johnsonville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 November 1917.
3124 Private John Henry JOSLIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Cowwarr, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3122 Private Alexander MALSEM, a 21 year old Miner from Stanley, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3125 Private John Robert MAY, a 24 year old Boilermaker from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3128 Private Duncan McCALLUM, a 21 year old Teacher from Wallacedale via Old Condah, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3129 Private Charles Edward McCONVILLE, a 23 year old Driver from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3141 Private William John Stewart McREA, a 21 year old Rail worker from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3130 Private Hugh PATTON, a 27 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
3142 Private Arthur Mervyn PEARSON, a 21 year old Clerk from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3131 Private Albert Walter QUIRK, a 23 year old Farm hand from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3133 Private Edgar Hubert SHEATHER, a 25 year old Labourer from Khancoban, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 22 August 1919.
3132 Private James Evelyn SHEATHER, a 26 year old Labourer from Khancoban, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3134 Private William SMITH, a 26 year old Carpenter from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.
3135 Private Oswald James SWORD, an 18 year old Joiner from Blackburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3136 Private Herbert TAYLOR, a 23 year old Baker from Cranbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3137 Private Laurence Thomas TORMEY, a 42 year old Miner from Moonambel, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3139 Private William Henry WALSH, a 21 year old Farmer from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
3138 Private Charles Willoughby WESTON, a 34 year old Horse breaker from Porepunkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 October 1918.
3107 Private William Walter WOOD, a 22 year old Contractor from Birchip, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 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:
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 24th Reinforcement
