Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHR
1st LHR, AIF
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcements
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Osterley 15 January 1916
The RMS Osterley weighed 12,129 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier;
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.
Embarkation Roll
1992 Private Archibald ABBOTT, a 21 year old Farmer from 53 Donnington Street, Highfields, Leicester, England. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 April 1918.
1991 Private Edwin Lloyd ADAMS, a 22 year old Drover from Werombi via Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2122 Private John George ADAMS, a 26 year old Labourer from Werombi via Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1993 Private Ambrose Augusta ANDERSON, a 38 year old Teamster from Young Street, Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
1997 Private Norman BAILEY, an 18 year old Dairyman from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
1994 Private Charles William BAKER, a 20 year old Station hand from 'Fernlee', Ashford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2005 Private Robert George BARCLAY, a 30 year old Labourer from Attunga via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
2001 Private Charles BENDER, a 32 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
1999 Private George Frederick BOWDEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Glen Morrison, Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2003 Private Francis James BREEN, a 22 year old Driver from Maloney Street, Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.
2002 Private Archie Shaw BRIDGE, a 21 year old Letter carrier from Rosebrook, Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2125 Private Frank Ernest BRIDGEFORD, a 25 year old Labourer from 10 George Street, Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
1996 Private Cecil Robert BROWN, a 20 year old Labourer from Upper Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2004 Acting Sergeant Harold Keith BUCHANAN, a 23 year old Orchardist from Bank of New South Wales, Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 July 1917.
2000 Private Alfred Douglas Norman BULL, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 2 November 1917.
2018 Acting Sergeant John Sloper CAY, a 20 year old Station hand from Ightham, Jericho, Central Line, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2014 Private Clarence Cyril CHADD, a 19 year old Labourer from Springs, Hillgrove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
285 Private Joseph CHARLESWORTH, a 38 year old Station hand from Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
118 Private Leslie Price CLARKE, a 30 year old Station hand from Cheswynd Grove, Guildford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
2106 Private Edward Jack COCHRANE, a 21 year old Painter from 22 Thorpe Street, Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2007 Private William Edward COLLING, a 25 year old Joiner from 21 Newington Road, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 November 1918.
2015 Private Harry Joseph COOK, a 20 year old Labourer from Hillgrove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2012 Private Gerald Bede COSTIGAN, a 27 year old Labourer from Yarrowitch via Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.
2107 Private William Henry CROKER, a 21 year old Farmer from Nabiac, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
2011 Private Leslie James CUBIS, a 19 year old Carrier from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1918.
2013 Private Robert CUMMING, an 18 year old Labourer from Beardy Street, Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
2016 Private Isaac CUNDY, a 20 year old Labourer from 'Geogla', Grafton Road, Hillgrove, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2022 Private Walters Ernest DENTON, a 23 year old Stockman from Keera Street, Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2021 Private William Daniel DENTON, an 18 year old Stockman from Gwydir River via Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
2024 Private Roy Kellick FLANDERS, an 18 year old Hairdresser from Macquarie Street, Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Roy Daylesford GELLING, a 25 year old Grazier from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 October 1919.
2126 Private Edward Robert GITTOES, an 18 year old Engineer/ Farmer from Maiana, Irene Street, Abbotsford, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2028 Private Douglas Lambert GORDON, a 25 year old Grazier from Colvelly, Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2109 Private Charles Harold GRANT, a 24 year old Labourer from Lochill, Chatham Street, Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 June 1918.
2027 Lance Sergeant William GRANT, a 21 year old Latter carrier from Pretty Point, Windham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2108 Private Roy Thomas GRIFFITHS, a 21 year old Jockey from Robinson Street, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2030 Private James Alexander HALL, a 26 year old Labourer from Whittingham, Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
2110 Private Harry Samuel HART, an 18 year old Labourer from Upper North Arm, Nambucca River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
2035 Private Linton HART, a 19 year old Farmer from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 10 December 1917.
2033 Private Clarence George Wentworth HARTWELL, a 22 year old Stockman from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 August 1918.
2034 Private Sidney Frederick HARTWELL, a 19 year old Labourer from Lichborne PO, Lichborne via Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 22 October 1917.
2031 Private Herbert HENDERSON, a 29 year old Shearer from 30 Ridge Street, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
2037 Private Herbert Terras HIGGINS, a 20 year old Labourer from 'Faulkland', Gloucester, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
Captain Lindon Howard Russell HIGINBOTHAM, a 26 year old Grazier from Tilbuster, Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 June 1918.
2032 Private Richard Chessil HOSKIN, a 23 year old Clerk from Rouse Street, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2036 Private John Albert HULIN, a 36 year old Labourer from Garah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
2038 Private George Leonard ILLINGWORTH, a 25 year old Grazier from Bull Creek, Bullawa, Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 November 1917.
2039 Private Leslie Gordon ILLINGWORTH, a 19 year old Labourer from Bull Creek, Bullawa, Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
2040 Private Clarence Kirkman Spier JAMES, a 19 year old Station hand from Berwick, Garah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2043 Private Herbert Claude Alexander JARVIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Monteagle via Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2041 Private Alfred John JONES, a 20 year old Labourer from Burren Junction, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
2042 Private Percy Maxwell JORDAN, a 25 year old Farmer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
2044 Private John George KEATING, a 23 year old Groom from Gardner Road, Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.
2045 Private Leonard Henry KENNY, a 26 year old Labourer from Hartford, Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2119 Private Robert KILBY, a 23 year old Grazier from Dick's Camp, Collie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
2049 Private Matthew LACEY, a 38 year old Miner from Broadmeadows, Barney's Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 April 1917.
2047 Private Harold Wilfred LANGHAM, a 23 year old Sawyer from 'Epping', Robert Street, St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2113 Private Robert Kennedy LAW, a 19 year old Miner from 28 Harcourt Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, England. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
2046 Private John Herrick LEHANE, an 18 year old Grazier from Llana, Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
2112 Private Stanley Roy LOVELL, a 23 year old Shearer from Eastwood, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2057 Acting Sergeant Albert James McBEAN, a 21 year old Dentist from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
2056 Acting Corporal Donald Charles McDONALD, a 21 year old Drover from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.
2055 Acting Corporal Lawrence Owen McGUIGAN, a 19 year old Farm hand from Upper Orara via Coff's Harbour, North Coast, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2054 Acting Corporal John George Henry METCALFE, a 31 year old Timber worker from 65 Hill Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 June 1917.
2053 Acting Corporal Harry Roy MILLER, a 21 year old Farmer from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.
2114 Private George MORLEY, a 26 year old Carpenter from Red Range via Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1917.
2051 Private Orlando John MUNN, a 21 year old Boundary rider from Denman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
2060 Private Herbert Claude NEW, an 18 year old Engineer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 March 1919.
2116 Private Edward Harold O'NEILL, a 23 year old Labourer from Casino, Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 18 June 1918.
2120 Private Milton Roy PARKINS, a 20 year old Rail porter from Tattersall's Hotel, Murrurundi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
2064 Private Robert William PARSONS, a 23 year old Labourer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2068 Private Alfred Walter PEACHEY, a 19 year old Farmer from Woolomin via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2069 Private Stanley William Arthur PEMBROKE, an 18 year old Shearer from Cohen Street, Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2065 Acting Corporal William Arthur PITKIN, a 20 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2066 Acting Corporal George Henry Burnett PRICE, a 22 year old Labourer from Kellip Plains, Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2067 Private Alfred Errol PROCTOR, a 27 year old Labourer from Bald Nob. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.
2074 Private Rowland Arthur RANDELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Dungowan via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2079 Private James Steele REECE, a 23 year old Drover from Broadacre, Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
2073 Private William James REID, a 27 year old Clerk from Bridgetown, County Wexford, Ireland. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 October 1918.
2075 Private William Lawrence RIGNEY, a 27 year old Lock inspector from Fernlee, Elizabeth Street, Zetland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.
2072 Private Clyde RITCHIE, a 21 year old Carpenter from Wingham, Manning River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2076 Private Bertie Joseph ROBB, a 23 year old Labourer from Taranna Street, Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.
2071 Private William James ROBINSON, an 18 year old Labourer from Bergalia via Moruya, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 April 1918.
2123 Private John ROEBUCK, a 21 year old Horse driver from Railway Street, Corrimal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
2124 Private Phillip SANDERS, a 29 year old Telegraph linesman from Bingara PO, Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2085 Private Arthur William SIMMONS, a 34 year old Shearer from Tambar Springs, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
2086 Private Charles Gregory SIMMONS, a 23 year old Shearer from Tambar Springs, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
2089 Private George STEED, an 18 year old Labourer from Leech's Gully, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
2081 Acting Corporal John James STEPHEN, a 21 year old Storekeeper from George Street, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2082 Private Henry Howard STEVENSON, a 21 year old Shearer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.
2088 Private John Provins STEWART, a 26 year old Labourer from Glenrie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
528 Private William John TEMPLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Edward Street, Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
2091 Private Arthur Edwin TOSSWELL, a 29 year old Carrier from Beriwck, Garah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2090 Private Harold TOSSWELL, a 21 year old Fencer from Berwick, Garah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2103 Private George Alexander WALTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Mrs Louisa Kelly, Peel Street, Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 March 1919.
2100 Private Claude WATERBURY, a 23 year old Fireman from Priddy's Road, Bexley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.
2094 Private Alexander Francis WAUGH, a 23 year old Farmer from Sunnyside, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2095 Private William Henry WAUGH, a 31 year old Grazier from Sunnyside, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2096 Private Darcie Ernest WEARNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Beaufort, Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2097 Private Walter Eric WEARNE, a 19 year old Grazier from Beaufort, Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.
2098 Private Charles Arthur WEIR, a 22 year old Farmer from Leeche's Gully, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
2099 Private George Ernest WEIR, a 20 year old Farmer from Leeche's Gully, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and Returned to Australia, 12 November 1916.
2101 Private William Ramsay WEST, a 25 year old Labourer from Newtownshire, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 October 1917.
2121 Private Harry Sydney WILSON, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Newbridge PO, Newbridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.
2105 Private Arthur Harold YOUNIE, a 19 year old Station hand from Delungra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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Further Reading:
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcements