Topic: AIF - DMC - GSR
GSR, AIF
General Service Reinforcements
4th GSR, New South Wales
The General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, New South Wales, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A15 Port Sydney 17 August 1918.
The HMAT A15 Star of England, later renamed Port Sydney, weighed 9,136 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 22 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.
Embarkation Roll
57300 Private Joseph Edmund John ANDREWS, a 38 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57299 Private Leslie Moncrieff ANDREWS, an 18 year old Clerk from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57368 Private Herbert AYRES, a 28 year old Motor Mechanic from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.
57306 Private Donald Kenneth BOWYER, a 19 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57303 Private Charles John Edward BRENNAN, a 19 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
57301 Private George Frederick BRENNING, a 19 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57381 Private Alexander Robert BUCKLE, an 18 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57305 Private John Harold BUCKLEY, a 35 year old Grazier from unknown. He enlisted on 26 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.
57302 Private Cecil Aubrey BUTLER, a 21 year old Surveyor's Draftsman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
57304 Private Norman William BUTLER, a 23 year old Station Hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
57316 Private Stanhope Mason CARR, a 39 year old Station Manager from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.
57307 Private William Francis CASEY, a 18 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
57313 Private Charles Augustus CATES, a 24 year old Dairyman / Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales Belmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.
57314 Private Eric Edward CHAMPION, a 20 year old School Teacher from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
57312 Private William Wallace CHATFIELD, a 21 year old Labourer from Baradine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57348 Private Leslie William CLOW aka William RYAN, a 27 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
57315 Private Wroughton Alexander CODRINGTON, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
57310 Private Andrew COLLISON, a 19 year old Grazier from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57373 Private William John COMINS, a 20 year old Audit clerk from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Australian Stationery Hospital; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
57309 Private Charles William James CORK-WOODS, a 40 year old Film Producer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57378 Private Patrick COX, a 38 year old Gate Keeper from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.
57311 Private Arthur Pearce CROUCH, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57308 Private Robert CUNEO, a 19 year old Butcher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57317 Private John DALEY, a 39 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1917. He was Not Taken On Strength; and subsequently Deserted 15 August 1918.
57382 Private James Laurence DONNELLY, a 21 year old Clerk from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57365 Private John Keith DOWNIE, a 20 year old Engine driver from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57318 Private John Matthew DWYER, a 20 year old Student from Hawkesbury Collage, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57320 Private James Henry Hercules GINN, a 21 year old Labourer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57321 Private William John GODBOLD, a 33 year old Drover from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57293 Private Alexander Wheatley William GRAY, a 19 year old Student from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 March 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 23 January 1919.
57319 Private Francis William Heyden GURNEY, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57323 Private Edward Patrick HADDON, a 19 year old Labourer from Mineral Hill via Condoblin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57377 Private Walter Alexander HALL, a 26 year old Miner from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 February 1919.
57322 Private William Gordon HAWKINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57324 Private Albert James HIBBS, a 18 year old Labourer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57325 Private Cedric William HOLLOWAY, a 20 year old Stockman from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.
57360 Private Colin Bruce HUDSON, a 19 year old Packer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57364 Private Patrick James HYLAND, a 28 year old Bricklayer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 November 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57366 Private Henry Joseph JEFFRIES, a 19 year old Bank clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 July 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57329 Private Thomas KERR, an 18 year old Clerk from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57332 Private John Francis LAUCHLAN, a 22 year old Merchant from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57375 Private Eric Edward LOWE, a 28 year old Grazier from Dunedoo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 5 March 1919.
57331 Private Reginald Wilson LOWE, a 30 year old Grazier from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57367 Private Andrew Fraser LYALL, a 19 year old Telegraph operator from Clarence Town, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57334 Private Gordon MacNAMARA, an 18 year old Clerk from Penshurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57333 Private Cecil Alexander MARTIN, an 18 year old Barristers clerk from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
57338 Private James Kennedy McCRABBE, a 20 year old Grazier from Emerald Hill via Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57295 Acting Corporal Joseph Walter MELL, a 28 year old Grazier from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.
57335 Private John Thomas George MERCER, a 42 year old Fisherman from Tempe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.
57336 Private Arthur Claude MOORE, a 20 year old Customs officer from Milsons Point, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57297 Private Thomas MURPHY, a 31 year old Engine driver from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
57339 Private Frederick Haseltine NEWMAN, an 18 year old Electrician from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57371 Private Alfred O'BRIEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Mortlake, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 July 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57298 Private William Piercey ORR, a 23 year old Carpenter from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
57342 Private Edmund PARSONAGE, a 34 year old Fitter from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
57341 Private Kenneth William PAUL, a 26 year old Wool classer from Dee Why via Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57340 Private Alan Leader PHILPOTT, an 18 year old Clerk from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57343 Private Leonard Kingdon POOLEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57291 Acting Corporal Eric James RANDALL, a 23 year old Accountant from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 27 June 1919.
57344 Private John Leigh RIDGWAY, a 20 year old Jackeroo from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57346 Private Archibald Clarke ROBINSON, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57345 Private Ewan Sutcliffe ROWNTREE, a 19 year old Student Agriculture from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57347 Private Malcolm Martin RYAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 6th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 April 1919.
57349 Private Raymond Theo SEABROOK, a 19 year old Clerk from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57296 Private Arthur James SMITH, an 18 year old Factory Hand from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 19 February 1919.
57350 Private Frederick Marbrook SMITH, a 21 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57354 Private Hubert SPURWAY, a 24 year old Machine moulder from Regents Park Rookwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.
57351 Private Alan Cleghorn SWALES, a 20 year old Jackeroo from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57353 Private James Joseph SWEENEY, an 18 year old Clerk from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57355 Private Edgar Thomas TOWNSEND, a 35 year old Farmer from Cargelligo via Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57357 Private Alfred Stanley Billingsley WALKER, a 25 year old Clerk from Waverly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 June 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 March 1919.
57356 Private Albert Horace WEEKS, a 34 year old Plumbers mate from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1st Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.
57358 Private Gerald Davey WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Civil servant from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 10th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.
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Sources Used:
National Archives Service File.
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:
General Service Reinforcements, AIF
General Service Reinforcements, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: General Service Reinforcements, 4th GSR, New South Wales