8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 12 February 1915.

The HMAT A26 Armadale weighed 6,153 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Australind SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 7 June 1917. The Armadale was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off coast of Ireland, 27 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

 

682 Private Rolls Charles Stacpole ALBAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

Second Lieutenant Albert Naples ANDERSON, a 29 year old Accountant from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 April 1917.

 

708 Private Lawrence James BREWSTER, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

683 Private Thomas John BROWN, a 39 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

684 Private Frederick BUCKINGHAM, a 21 year old Farmer from Koonwarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

686 Private James Pullar CAMERON, a 23 year old Engine driver from Orbost, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

687 Private William CAMPBELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Nyang, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1915.

685 Private Douglas CARMICHAEL, a 23 year old Bank Clerk from West Greta, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

688 Private Charles Norton CLARK, a 26 year old Labourer from Heidelberg, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 December 1918.

689 Private Walter COMBS, a 41 year old Labourer from Corack West, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

694 Private Percy George DEWHURST, a 29 year old Station Overseer from Inglewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

695 Private Frederick James DOWNING, a 22 year old Groom from Tumut, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

690 Private Alfred DRISCOLL, a 32 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

693 Private Thomas Alfred DUDDERIDGE, a 20 year old Labourer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

702 Private Arthur Sylvester DUNN aka John Sydney PALMER, a 21 year old Electrical Engineer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

692 Private Thomas Leo DWYER, a 22 year old Station hand from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 August 1915.

 

696 Private Lewis Charles EDWARDS, a 23 year old Engineer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

733 Private James Alexander ELLIOTT, a 30 year old Farm Labourer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1916.

 

652 Private Robert FRASER, a 21 year old Labourer from The Rocks, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

 

697 Private Edwin Lewis Sylvanus GARTHE, a 21 year old Labourer from Braybrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

700 Private Albert GESELL, a 19 year old Rope maker from East Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

698 Private Louis Gerald GRIFFIN, a 36 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

699 Private Herbert Matthew GRIGGS, a 34 year old Farmer from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.

 

701 Private William John HOCKLEY, a 29 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

728 Private John Joseph HUNTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

 

703 Private Edward Richard KILPATRICK, a 24 year old Tinsmith from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 September 1915.

 

704 Private Leslie Mervyn LADYMAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Tooan East, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

731 Private Alfred Lyle LAXTON, a 21 year old Tailor from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

705 Private Albert Robert LOWE, a 22 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 June 1916.

 

732 Private Hugh MACPHERSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Branxholme, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

712 Private Samuel MAKEHAM, a 24 year old Jeweller from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.

710 Private Henry MANN, a 19 year old Farm labourer from Sth Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 3 April 1916.

707 Private Albert John MAY, a 20 year old Butcher from Toora, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

709 Private Keith Herbert McCORMICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Rosebud, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

706 Private David McGARVIE, a 22 year old Dairy farmer from Pomborneit, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

711 Private James Edward McMANUS, a 28 year old Farmer from Sea Lake, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

714 Private Frank Radford POMERY, a 19 year old Farmer from Kaniva, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 September 1917.

Private Joseph James POWER, a 21 year old Groom from Brook Street PO, Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 March 1915.

 

717 Private John Allan RAMSAY, a 22 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

713 Private Francis Walter READER, a 21 year old Labourer from Aspley, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

718 Private James Daniel RICHARDSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Gormandale, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

715 Private Frederick RODERICK, a 22 year old Labourer from Lindenow, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

720 Private Percy Frederick SAVAGE, a 23 year old Farmer from Wonyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

724 Private Robert SCOTT, a 22 year old Confectioner from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 January 1916.

719 Private Leonard John SHACKLOCK, a 21 year old Carpenter from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

721 Private Walter Herbert SHIELLS, a 32 year old Dairy farmer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

723 Private Henry Frederick SMITH, a 37 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

722 Private Edward Reuben SOMERVILLE, a 23 year old Farmer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 August 1915.

 

727 Private Alfred WALLIS, a 32 year old Electrician from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

725 Private Augustus WATSON, a 37 year old Groom from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

726 Private Clarence George Thomas WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Clerk from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

730 Corporal Edgar Marwick WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Foreman from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

729 Private James Joseph Reginald WILSON, a 19 year old Salesman from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

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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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, 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

 

755 Private James Valentine AIREY, a 27 year old Labourer from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

756 Private Robert Osborne ALEXANDER, a 31 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

676 Private Henry BOOLEY, a 21 year old Farmer from Kew, Victoria / Banyan Woomelang, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

 

769 Private John Thomas CLEARY, a 26 year old Butcher from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

776 Private Thomas George COATES, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

734 Private John COLLINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Flowerdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

761 Private John CRAWFORD, a 26 year old Farmer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.

 

736 Private Albert DAWES, a 24 year old Carpenter from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

780 Private William Ernest DEE, a 26 year old Surveyors assistant from Pyramid Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

757 Private Ivan James DENKEL, a 23 year old Farmer from Diapur, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

737 Private Thomas DEVLIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Heywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

735 Private Albert John DOCHERTY, a 22 year old Farm hand from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

781 Private William DOW, a 20 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

Captain Thomas James ENTWISTLE, a 31 year old Secretary from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

738 Private William FITZPATRICK, a 19 year old Butcher from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

740 Private Alexander Edwin GIBSON, a 21 year old Dairy farmer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

768 Private Hugh GRACE, a 25 year old Farmer from Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

760 Private Frederick George HALL, a 23 year old Teacher from Charam via Goroke, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

689A Private John HANCOX, a 32 year old Farmer from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.

739 Private William James HOWELL, a 41 year old Carpenter from Yambuk, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

 

741 Private William ISLES, a 23 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 October 1917.

 

742 Private Samuel JAMES, a 22 year old Labourer from Wychitella, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

686A Private Frederick Charles KERGER, a 22 year old Labourer from Henty, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

772 Private Patrick KILLEEN, a 24 year old Farmer from Kooweerup, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

762 Private Michael Edward LARKIN, a 25 year old Labourer from Numurkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

743 Private Thomas MALONEY, a 25 year old Slaughterman from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

754 Private William Charles MARSHALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Ramahyuck, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

744 Private Herbert McCARTHY, a 20 year old Driver from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

764 Private Allen McDONALD, a 27 year old Labourer from Condah, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

765 Private Duncan McLENNAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Clarendon via Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

773 Acting Sergeant John Norman McNEILL, a 26 year old Farmer from Raywood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

763 Acting Sergeant Charles Robert METHVEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Barongarook Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 April 1917.

766 Private Thomas Richard MURRAY, a 24 year old Grazier from Buffalo, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

747 Private Reginald Roy Wright PATTERSON, a 19 year old Grazier from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

778 Private William Henry PATTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Doncaster, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

745 Private George POWELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

746 Private Allan PREECE, a 35 year old Labourer from Wolseley, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

785 Private Harry PURKISS, a 23 year old Farmer from Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

783 Private David ROSS, a 35 year old Driver from Steiglitz, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

782 Private Ernest RYAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Yallourn PO via Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

 

749 Private Martin Alfred SHEEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Cowes Phillip Island, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.

707 Private William Percival SHEEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Cowes Phillip Island, Victoria / Dunolly, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

750 Private Abraham Joseph STANFORD, a 20 year old Carpenter from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

751 Private Albert STEELE, a 19 year old Labourer from Nirranda, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.

 

774 Acting Sergeant John Thomas TALBOTT, a 36 year old Driver from Moyston via Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

767 Private Walter James THOMPSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Pyramid Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1915.

770 Private Edgar Harold TIERNEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Yendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

752 Private Angus Duncan TREWIN, a 19 year old Dairyman from Weerite, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

784 Private William Bradley WELCH, a 22 year old Station Owner from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

777 Private Frank WHITE, a 21 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

753 Private William WILLIAMS, a 26 year old Labourer from Warracknabeal, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

775 Private John WILSON, a 22 year old Cook from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1916.

771 Private Archibald WRIGHT, a 23 year old Labourer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.

 

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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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 4th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 4th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 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

 

801 Private Arthur Andrew ANDERSON, a 21 year old Farrier from Vermont, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

806 Private Percy Hamlin BECKETT, a 25 year old Auctioneer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

804 Private Herbert BEECROFT, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

809 Private Harry Archerfield BIGGS, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

805 Private Douglas BODDY, a 20 year old Labourer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

802 Corporal Peter BURNS, an 18 year old Wheelwright from Beeac, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

853 Private James Maxwell CARNEY, a 21 year old Clerk from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

810 Private Francis CHILDS, a 20 year old Labourer from Sheep Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

811 Private John Thomas CONNOLLY, a 19 year old Rail Porter from Benalla West, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.

814 Private Harold CROUCHER, a 21 year old Labourer from Dederang via Yackandandah, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.

 

816 Private George William DARLOW, a 29 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

815 Sergeant Ernest Anthony DOODT, a 34 year old Driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

817 Private Stanley EDMISTON, a 26 year old Surveyors assistant from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

822 Private Albert Edward FIDGE, a 42 year old Farmer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1919.

818 Private John Charles FIELDING, a 24 year old Farm Labourer from Glenloth via Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

860 Private John FLETCHER, a 35 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.

821 Private Benjamin FORBES, a 23 year old Farmer from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

820 Private Bertram FORBES, a 21 year old Farmer from West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

824 Private Edward (Buckley) GIBBS, a 44 year old Labourer from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

827 Private Thomas Scott HAKE, a 23 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

826 Private Samuel Leonard HALE, a 21 year old Station hand from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

808 Private Charles Cuddlipp HEWETSON, a 34 year old Farmer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

825 Private Edward HICKEY, a 20 year old Labourer from Waitchie, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.

Captain Leslie Fraser Standish HORE, a 45 year old Barrister from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 10 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

861 Private James INMAN, a 29 year old Groom from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

 

829 Private Norman Edward JAMIESON, a 32 year old Labourer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

828 Private Arthur JONES, a 23 year old Farmer from Ralston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

832 Private William KELLY, a 29 year old Labourer from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

830 Private Charles Trethowan KING, a 29 year old Farm Labourer from Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 June 1915.

831 Private Martin Frederick KING, a 41 year old Labourer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

854 Private James Dyson LACY, a 45 year old Cheese maker from Koonya Pen, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 6 September 1918.

852 Private Norman LEES, a 21 year old Plumber from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

834 Private Ralph Vivian Worthington LEES, a 29 year old Horse dealer from Corryong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

833 Private Thomas Frank LOWRY, a 23 year old Driver from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

835 Private Daniel Thomas McLELLAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 November 1916.

 

838 Private John PARSONS, a 42 year old Builder from Lilydale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

837 Private John PUGH, a 19 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

836 Private Robert PUGH, a 24 year old Farm Labourer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

856 Private Arthur Walter REEVE, a 25 year old Labourer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

839 Private Harold Lancelotte ROBERTS, a 32 year old Farmer from North Willenabrina, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

842 Private Lothian Robert Gray SALVERSON, a 21 year old Plasterer from Clayton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

841 Private George SERONG, a 19 year old Butcher from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

840 Private Lionel SIMPSON, a 24 year old Carpenter from Alexandria, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

857 Private Herbert Edward STANLEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Mt Cole Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

843 Private Frederick STRAUGHAN, a 21 year old Groom from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

 

858 Private Nicholas D TACKABERRY, a 29 year old Orchardist from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

844 Private Philip Henry TILLEY, a 31 year old Labourer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

 

846 Private Albert VIVASH, a 24 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 June 1919.

 

847 Private Walter Edwin WAKEHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

850 Private Reginald WALLACE, a 27 year old Station Overseer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

851 Private William John WHITE, a 27 year old Shearer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

849 Private David WILSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

848 Private John Dorman WRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.

 

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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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 3:10 PM EAST

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 5th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 5th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 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

 

928 Private Victor Wesley ABBEY, a 27 year old Jeweller from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 September 1915.

876 Private Stephen ARBUTHNOT, a 20 year old Labourer from Ancona, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

881 Private Walter Ernest BARTON, a 30 year old Farmer from Buffalo Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

878 Private James Alexander BELL, a 34 year old Labourer from North Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

877 Private John Garfield BIRD, a 20 year old Labourer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.

880 Private Richard BOWERING, a 19 year old Labourer from Winchelsea, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

879 Private George William BOYCE, a 21 year old Labourer from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

885 Private James CAMPBELL, a 32 year old Labourer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

882 Private Thomas CARRUTHERS, a 21 year old Chauffeur from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

886 Private William Leonard CLYNE, a 21 year old Labourer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1916.

887 Private Thomas Reginald CRISP, a 36 year old Banker from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 April 1916.

884 Private Herbert Robinson Clifford CURRIE, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

888 Lance Corporal Archibald EVANS, a 19 year old Farm Hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 February 1920.

889 Private Herbert Ernest EYERS, a 26 year old Labourer from Newstead, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

890 Private James FALLON, a 23 year old Mechanic from Harrow, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 November 1915.

891 Private Frank FULLERTON, a 24 year old Horse driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

892 Private Richard GANNON, a 34 year old Station hand from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.

893 Private Hugh Garfield GORDON, a 28 year old Storekeeper from Bung Bong, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

894 Private Gerald Lawrence GRAHAM, a 26 year old Grocer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

929 Signaller Geoffrey Treacher GRANT, a 19 year old Clerk from Eltham, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

Lieutenant George Muir GRANT, a 26 year old Surveyor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

895 Private George HALL, a 23 year old Labourer from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.

896 Private James HASTINGS, a 22 year old Cheese maker from Laang via Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

897 Private Harry HOSKIN, a 19 year old Stock rider from Winchelsea, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

883 Private Daniel KELLEHER, an 18 year old Labourer from Drouin West, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

898 Private William LANG, a 23 year old Drover from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

899 Private Kavan Charles LAWLOR, a 30 year old Floorman from Buxton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

902 Private George LOWE, a 23 year old Golf Pro from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

901 Private William LUNN, a 20 year old Labourer from Romsey, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

904 Private John MARRINAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

903 Private Oscar John MATTHIES, a 24 year old Labourer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

906 Private Charles Russell McANALLY, a 25 year old Labourer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

918 Private John McCORMICK, an 18 year old Farmer from Glenlyon, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 June 1916.

907 Private William McKENNA, a 25 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

900 Private Louis Murdoch MURRAY, a 20 year old Farmer from Lake Bolac, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

908 Private John O'SHEA, a 24 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

 

910 Private Raymond Walter PATTERSON, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

909 Private Albert Edward PEARCE, a 27 year old Farmer from Beech Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

911 Private Archie PEEBLES, a 35 year old Dealer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

912 Private Harry Stanley ROBERTS, a 20 year old Farmer from Charlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.

 

913 Private Ernest Lloyd SHEARSMITH, a 24 year old Groom from Nareen, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

916 Private Harold SLADE, a 19 year old Farmer from Pitt st Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

919A Private George STENZEL, a 21 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

 

920 Private Oswell TAYLOR, a 23 year old Farmer from Derrinallum, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

921 Private Rewi Radcliffe TAYLOR, an 18 year old Farm Hand from Bridgewater, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 January 1916.

922 Private Albert THOMAS, a 24 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

923 Private William TOLEMAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.

924 Private Robert Colin TURNBULL, a 22 year old Farmer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 January 1919.

 

925 Private Percy Thomas WALKER, a 32 year old Horse breaker from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

926 Private Percy Kennedy WATSON, a 29 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1916.

927 Private Lew WRIGHT, a 34 year old Butcher from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

 

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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 3:09 PM EAST

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8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 6th Reinforcement

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 6th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A66 Uganda 21 June 1915.

The HMAT A66 Uganda weighed 5,431 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 4 December 1916. The Uganda was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in Mediterranean, 27 May 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

 

951 Private Harold BALLAGH, a 24 year old Labourer from West Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1003 Private Robert Lewis BELL, a 23 year old Grazier from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

952 Private John BUNTINE, a 19 year old Labourer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

 

1012 Private Lionel Oldridge CAMP, a 21 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1918.

955 Private Robert Ernest Alfred CARLING, a 21 year old Shearer from South Grenville via Ballarat Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

958 Private Stanley CHAMBERS, a 18 year old Carpenter from North Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 September 1915.

954 Private John Edwin CHAPMAN, a 21 year old Shearer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

957 Private William Rees CHAPMAN, a 24 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

953 Private Charles CHRISTOPHERSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1004 Private Edward Laurie COLEMAN, a 19 year old Grocer Horse breaker from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

956 Private Thomas COLLIER, a 25 year old Butcher from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

 

Private Franklin James DODDS, a 19 year old Baker from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

959 Private Alexander DREVER, a 24 year old Labourer from Coimadai, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

 

962 Private Arthur John EDWARDS, a 24 year old Labourer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

963 Private George EDWARDS, a 29 year old Miner from Beulah, Tasmania. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

964 Private William Stanley FUZZARD, a 19 year old Farmer from Burnside, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1016 Private Arthur GILLIGAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tarcoola, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 October 1917.

 

1006 Private Robert HALL, a 22 year old Trimmer from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

965 Private Edward HARRIS, a 22 year old Labourer from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

966 Private Charles HERMAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

 

967 Private Horace Nash IRWIN, an 18 year old Orchardist from Harkaway, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

968 Private Walter IRWIN, an 18 year old Farmer from Harkaway, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 February 1916.

 

1011 Private Ernest JONES, an 18 year old Stockman from Camp Hill, Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 September 1916.

 

1010 Private Henry William KEABLE, a 21 year old Stockman from Albany Downs Station, Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

969 Private Alexander KEEBLE, a 26 year old Farmer from Darnum, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 May 1919.

971 Private Ronald Compton KEMP, a 19 year old Civil Engineer from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

 

975 Acting Sergeant Nesbitt Henry LUMSDEN, a 44 year old Horse breaker from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

972 Private Cecil LYNCH, a 23 year old Miner from Narngulu, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

977 Private William Gordon MacKAY, a 42 year old Builder from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

979 Private William J. McDOUGALL, a 22 year old Grocer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 August 1918.

978 Private James McGREGOR, a 31 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1917.

980 Private Edward McLENNAN, a 32 year old Trainer from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 March 1919.

976 Private Stephen Frederick MONAGHAN, a 27 year old Sawyer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 April 1916.

 

982 Private William Lyle OSBORNE, a 21 year old Stock rider from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 28 August 1917.

 

983 Private Wilfred PAGE, a 21 year old Hatter from Parkville, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

984 Private Herman John PAPROTH, a 19 year old Butcher from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

986 Private Clarence Bertram PEAT, a 23 year old Tram conductor from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 July 1917.

 

989 Private Donald Archie RANKIN, a 22 year old Chauffeur from The Hill Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

987 Private Charles Joseph REID, a 33 year old Butcher from Milawa, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 31 July 1916.

988 Private John RITCHIE, a 35 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

995 Private Bruce Gordon SAYERS, a 22 year old Miner from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 April 1919.

994 Private Arthur SCHWIND, a 29 year old Farmer from Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

996 Private John SCOTT, a 19 year old Red Cross Secretary from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.

Captain Herbert James SHANNON, a 41 year old Grazier from Eldorado, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1015 Private Archibald Samuel SHAW, a 34 year old Labourer from Terang, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.

997 Private Kempson Albert John SKELLETT, a 26 year old Farmer from Clunes, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 April 1917.

991 Private Daniel SMITH, a 26 year old Miner from Maryborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 July 1919.

990 Private Alfred Arthur STANLEY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

993 Private David STEELE, a 21 year old Station hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and subsequently Deserted, 6 February 1917.

992 Private Alexander William STEWART, a 22 year old Sawyer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1000 Private Albert STUBBINGS, a 28 year old Labourer from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

 

998 Private Frank TELFORD, a 23 year old Station hand from Mordialloc, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1919.

1007 Private Samuel TORNEY, a 28 year old Boot maker from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 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:

8th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 3:08 PM EAST

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