2nd LHR, AIF

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 30th Reinforcements

2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 30th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A38 Ulysses 19 December 1917.

The HMAT A38 Ulysses weighed 14,499 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the China Mutual SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 15 August 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

 

3468 Private Graham Theodore BERNICKE, a 21 year old Farmer from Pilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3466 Private Henry Lewis BORRESON, an 18 year old Carter from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3467 Private Alan Macdonald BROSNAN, a 25 year old Farmer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3469 Private Robert Clarence BURKHARDT, a 26 year old Labourer from Carr's Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3471 Private Michael William CAIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 October 1918.

3472 Private Michael Kevin CALLAGHAN, a 22 year old Stockman from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3470 Private Leslie Gordon CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Clerk from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3473 Private Aice Austin ELLIOTT, a 27 year old Engineer from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

 

3474 Private Gustaf Person FALT, a 34 year old Farmer from Tingoora, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

3475 Acting Sergeant Robert William FRASER, a 28 year old Grazier from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

3477 Private William GALLAWAY, a 25 year old Orchardist from Wynnum South, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3478 Private John GERHARDT, a 32 year old Shunter from Boodus, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3479 Private William George HUTCHINS, an 18 year old Horse driver from Tivoli, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3480 Private Roy Richardson JOHNSON, an 18 year old Horse man from Tivoli Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3481 Private William Norman JONES, a 26 year old Labourer from Blythdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3482 Private William Edward MENZ, an 18 year old Drover from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

R1971 Private William John MUNT, a 21 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3486 Private Bertram Henry NEVILLE, a 29 year old Grocer from Oxley, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3503 Acting Corporal William NEWTON, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

 

3488 Private Louis Albert OLSEN, an 18 year old Loco cleaner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3487 Private Stephen O'MARA, a 36 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3491 Private William James PEACH, an 18 year old Farmer from Tent Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

3490 Private James Edward PEARDON, an 18 year old Drover from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

3492 Private Thomas William SHARPLEY, an 18 year old Tailor from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3493 Private Clarence George SHERWELL, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Yandina, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

3494 Private Hendrik SLIEP, a 26 year old Farmer from Boree Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3500 Private Percy TAVENER, an 18 year old Contractor from Manly, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3498 Private Horace George Fermor TAYLOR, a 34 year old Grazier from Bonus Downs Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

3499 Private James Harold TAYLOR, an 18 year old Farmer from Kaimkillenbun, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

3495 Private Stephen Joseph THOMPSON, a 28 year old Fitter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3496 Private John Melville TISCHLER, a 22 year old Labourer from Southbrook, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3497 Private Norman James TUDBERRY, an 18 year old Farmer from Picton, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

3501 Private Charles William Oliver WALTON, a 21 year old Jockey from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

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General Service Reinforcements

1st GSR, Victoria

The General Service Reinforcements, 1st GSR, Victoria, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A18 Wiltshire 10 June 1918.

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.

Embarkation Roll

 

50420 Sapper James Stanford ANDERSON, an 18 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 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 15 June 1919.

50422 Private Ernest BENGOUGH, an 18 year old Labourer from Lancefield, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1917. 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 15 June 1919.

 

50011 Private Louis BERTRAM, a 36 year old Seaman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 21st Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 September 1919.

50423 Private Bernard George BOWER, a 19 year old Motor Driver from Ross, Tasmania. He enlisted on 1 November 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

50480 Private Leslie James BRAY, a 19 year old Clerk from Cooma via Junee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50425 Private Alexander Patrick BROADWAY, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 September 1919.

50424 Private William Herbert George BROWNLAW, a 19 year old Farm Labourer from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 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.

50426 Private Alexander Stanley BULL, a 21 year old Farmer from Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50427 Private Austin Jellard BYRNE, a 19 year old Student from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

50419 Private Alan Bissett CALDWELL, a 19 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50417 Private Cyril Melville CLARKE, a 21 year old Fireman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1914. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 9th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

50428 Private Bertie Carlyle COUPER, a 21 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

50430 Private Charles Cloudsley Melbourne CURRIE, a 20 year old Carpenter from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1918. 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 26 July 1919.

 

50431 Private Charles Albert DALE, a 22 year old Farmer from St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50432 Private William Albert DAVIDSON, a 36 year old Business Manager from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

 

50433 Private Henry Berry FAIRWEATHER, an 18 year old Clerk from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50418 Acting Corporal Frank FLYNNE, a 21 year old Tailor from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 35th Company Australian Army Supply Corps, Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 July 1919.

50434 Private Alfred Frederick FREEMAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

50435 Private Clarence Henry GALE, a 18 year old Labourer from Horsham, Victoria. 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 Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50436 Private Albert Edwin GILBERT, a 23 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

50437 Private George Albert HARRIS, a 33 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 February 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 15 June 1919.

50438 Private Robert Reubin HARVEY, a 22 year old Grocer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 15th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently Died of Disease 11 June 1919.

50439 Private Thomas Samuel HENRY, a 27 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 March 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 15 June 1919.

50440 Private John Albert HOLLAND, a 28 year old Tramway Gripman from Jolimont, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50475 Private Francis George HOSKING, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Wycheproof, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50441 Private Clifford Beresford HUGHES, a 21 year old Civil Servant from Claremont, Tasmania. He enlisted on 30 November 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.

 

50443 Private Jack Samuel INMAN, an 18 year old Grocers helper from South Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 28 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

50444 Private John Hamilton KAYE, a 28 year old Grazier from Canterbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50479 Private Albert Percy KIRKWOOD, an 18 year old Printer from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

 

50450 Private George Baker MADDEN, a 22 year old Farmer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50446 Private Thomas Richard McDONALD, a 19 year old Labourer from Ulverstone, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.

50447 Private Sidney Robert McGAW, a 23 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

50473 Private Andrew James McINNES, a 23 year old Farmer from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50416 Acting Sergeant Stewart Desmond McKENNY, a 30 year old Mining Engineer from Valley Heights, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 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.

50448 Private John James McKINNON, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50478 Private Edward MERREY, a 39 year old Baker from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1917. 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 15 June 1919.

50452 Private David MYERS, a 19 year old Steward from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 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.

 

50453 Private Arthur Edward NEAL, a 34 year old Labourer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

50484 Private Leonard David OWEN, an 18 year old Machinist from Battery Pt Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 16 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

 

50455 Private Frederick Godfrey PALFREYMAN, a 23 year old Grazier from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged 26 January 1919.

50456 Private Albert Edward PARSONS, a 21 year old Orchardist from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

50457 Private Louis Clifton REIFFEL, a 22 year old Driver from Ballarat North, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50458 Private William Clyde ROACHE, an 18 year old Labourer from Malmsbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50474 Private Philip Peter RYAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Sealake, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 February 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

 

50459 Private Leslie Hardwick SAVAGE, a 24 year old Farmer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 December 1917. 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 19 January 1919.

50481 Private Cyril James SCOTT, a 22 year old Motor Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 April 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 15 June 1919.

50460 Sapper William Reynolds SCOTT, a 27 year old Motor Mechanic from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the "D" Field Troop & Bridging Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.

50461 Private Kenneth SIMPSON, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Monbulk, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 November 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50462 Private James STUART, a 36 year old Farrier from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 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 18 December 1919.

 

50463 Private Walter Edward TAYLOR, an 18 year old Grocer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

50464 Private Charles Walter TROMP, an 18 year old Miner from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

 

50465 Private George Knox VEITCH, a 30 year old Farmer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 10 July 1919.

 

50467 Private Henry WAITE, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Tyack, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 8th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 14 March 1919.

50468 Private William WALLER, an 18 year old Printer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 24 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

50472 Private Frank Cecil WATTS, a 40 year old Driver from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 April 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 17 July 1919.

50469 Private William Henry WESTON, an 18 year old Postal worker from South Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 March 1917. 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 15 June 1919.

50471 Private George Henry WRIGHT, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 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 15 June 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

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General Service Reinforcements

1st GSR, New South Wales

The General Service Reinforcements, 1st GSR, New South Wales, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A18 Wiltshire 10 June 1918.

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.

Embarkation Roll

50302 Private William Fuller BAIRD, an 18 year old N/R from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915. 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.

50382 Private Sidney James BARHAM, a 24 year old N/R from Lithgow, 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.

50301 Private Ryan BERNARD, a 28 year old N/R from N/R. He enlisted on 3 January 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 13 March 1919.

50300 Private Robert George BERTRAM, a 28 year old Grocer from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1917. 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 22 April 1919.

50303 Private John Stanislaus BRENNAN, an 18 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 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 29 April 1919.

 

50311 Private Michael James CLANCY, a 26 year old Tram conductor from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50310 Private Arthur Albert COLLINS, a 19 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 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 29 April 1919.

50308 Private Harold Edgar CONLIN, a 22 year old N/R from Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 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.

50304 Private Henry Martin COSGROVE, a 19 year old N/R from North Sydney, 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 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 March 1919.

50307 Private Stanley COWAN, a 19 year old N/R from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 22 July 1919.

50309 Private Cyril William CUMMINS, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Maitland, 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 2nd Light Horse Field Squadron Engineers; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50296 Corporal Peter CUNNINGHAM, a 38 year old Station Manager from Rosehill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1914. 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.

 

50312 Private Jock Thompson DONALDSON, a 28 year old Builder from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1918. 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 17 July 1919.

 

50305 Private Archibald Leslie FARLEY, a 37 year old Oysterman from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1917. 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 24 July 1919.

50315 Private Roy Durrell FISHER, a 22 year old N/R from Sydney, 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 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50383 Private Gladstone FLINT, a 19 year old Labourer from Sunnyside via, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1915. 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.

50313 Private George FRASA, a 24 year old Farmer from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1917. 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.

50314 Private Leslie FREW, a 21 year old N/R from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 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.

50316 Private William Charles FREW, an 18 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50321 Private Ross Percival GALL, a 20 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 29 April 1919.

50319 Private William George GIBBS, a 20 year old N/R from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 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.

50320 Private Thomas Percy GLEESON, a 21 year old N/R from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

50317 Private George William GRAY, a 36 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 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 10 April 1919.

50318 Private Albert Thomas GRICE, a 33 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 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 27 June 1919.

 

50322 Private Stanley Thomas HAWKINS, an 18 year old N/R from Mudgee, 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 Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

50324 Private Patrick August HEFFERNAN, a 28 year old N/R from Bega, 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 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50327 Private Thomas HENDERSON, a 19 year old N/R from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 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 24 July 1919.

50385 Private Henry Ernest HEWITT, a 29 year old N/R from Sydney, 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 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

50325 Private Richard Bernard HOGAN, a 32 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50384 Private Henry Ernest HOWELL, a 19 year old N/R from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50331 Private Harry JEWELL, a 28 year old Station hand from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 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 24 July 1919.

50375 Private Roy Aldous JONAS, a 21 year old Dental Mechanic from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Dental Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50329 Private Albert Lindon JONES, a 28 year old N/R from Newton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 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.

50330 Private Ebenezer Roy JONES, a 19 year old N/R from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1917. 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 21 January 1919.

 

50332 Private Edward William Joseph KELLAHAN, a 21 year old Brick maker from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 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 24 July 1919.

 

50895 CQMS John George LANGMAID, a 28 year old Accountant from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 30th Infantry Battalion; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 March 1919.

50333 Private James LOCK, a 29 year old Labourer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged 30 January 1919.

50334 Private Harold LUCAS, a 21 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1917. 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 5 March 1919.

50336 Private Thomas Edwin LUCAS, a 23 year old Station hand from Campsie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 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 4 July 1919.

50337 Private Michael Owen LYNCH, a 34 year old Farmer from Milbrulong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50372 Private Walter Scott MacLEAN, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Lindfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50346 Private Sverre MATHISEN, a 27 year old Farm hand from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 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 16 January 1919.

50343 Private William Class McALPIN, a 26 year old Farmer from Glen Alpin via Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 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 16 May 1919.

50345 Private Giles Dolphin McCOLL, a 21 year old Grazier from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1917. 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 24 July 1919.

50344 Private Malcolm Frederick McKERRELL, a 25 year old Farmer from Chatsbury via 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 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

50338 Private Ralph Douglas McKNIGHT, a 21 year old Assayer from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50339 Private Ernest Phillip McPHEE, a 30 year old Bank officer from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 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.

50341 Private Cecil William James MILLS, a 35 year old Insurance agent from Roseville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1916. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

50347 Private Phillip Charles MORRIS, a 20 year old Orchardist from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1917. 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.

50373 Private Herbert Reginald MORRISON, a 20 year old Loco fireman from Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50340 Private Arthur Edward MULLER, an 18 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 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 28 June 1919.

 

50298 Private Robert Langley NEWELL, a 25 year old Stockman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 18 February 1919.

50377 Private Dennis James NOONAN, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Kyogle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

 

50348 Private Robert John OATES-LENNOX, a 25 year old Station hand / Machinist from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 7th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently Returned to Australia 28 June 1918.

 

50351 Private Alexander PAKES, a 39 year old Greengrocer from Mascot, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 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 27 June 1919.

50353 Private Samuel David PATTERSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 12th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50352 Private William Henry PHILLIPS, a 22 year old N/R from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Army Supply Corps, Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 13 July 1919.

50350 Private Frederick George PHILPS, an 18 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 December 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 6 July 1919.

50297 Acting Sergeant Basil PRESTON, a 27 year old Fruit grower from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 1 Sqn Australian Flying Corps; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

50349 Private Harold PRICE, an 18 year old Farmer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 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.

50299 Private Cecil Thomas PROCTOR, a 22 year old Horse driver from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 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 28 June 1919.

 

50356 Private Lewis RAYMOND, a 21 year old Labourer from Spears Pt Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 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.

50355 Private Stanley Charles ROWE, a 19 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 January 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.

50357 Private Frank ROYSTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 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.

 

50359 Private Henry SAMPSON, a 21 year old Printer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 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 18 February 1919.

 

50361 Private Roy Herbert Spencer THEW, an 18 year old Labourer from Rydal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 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 5 March 1919.

50365 Private Arthur Ernest THOMAS, a 20 year old Clerk from Hamilton Newcastle, 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 14th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 24 July 1919.

50364 Private Martin James TICEHURST, a 31 year old Carrier from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 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 28 June 1919.

50362 Acting Sergeant Arthur TIERNEY, a 22 year old Clerk from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 4th Light Horse Training Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 7 April 1919.

 

50370 Private William Leslie WARBURTON, a 21 year old Plumber from Hamilton Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 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.

50366 Private John Thomas WATKIN, an 18 year old Teacher from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1917. 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.

50369 Private Horace George WATKINSON, a 19 year old Clerk from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 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.

50371 Sapper Harold WATTS, a 28 year old Painter from Moree, 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 "D" Field Troop & Bridging Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 3 July 1919.

50367 Private Claude Leopold Randolph WHEELER, a 19 year old Horse driver from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 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 4 March 1919.

50378 Private Geoffrey Innes WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Grazier from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1917. 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.

50374 Private Malachie WOODLOCK, a 20 year old N/R from N/R. He enlisted on 20 December 1917. 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 24 July 1919.

50368 Corporal John Harrington WYNN, a 19 year old N/R from N/R. He enlisted on 22 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 2nd Light Horse Signal Troop; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 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

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General Service Reinforcements

1st GSR, Queensland

The General Service Reinforcements, 1st GSR, Queensland, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A18 Wiltshire 10 June 1918.

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.

Embarkation Roll

 

50246 Private Willie ALLEN, a 33 year old Labourer from Darwin Northern Territory. He enlisted on 10 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50270 Private Charles ALLEY, an 18 year old Stockman from Charters Towers. He enlisted on 20 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

50766 Private James Robert BLACK, a 19 year old Clerk from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 22 September 1919.

50271 Private Patrick BRADY, a 19 year old Stockman from Bluff Downs Stn via Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50247 Private Ulick BURKE, a 19 year old Farmer from Pilton via Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 January 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 13 March 1919.

50773 Private Macrossin BURNS, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Army Supply Corps Details; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 25 September 1919.

 

50248 Private Glen COMBARNGO, a 22 year old Stockman from Mission Station Taroom, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 January 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 13 March 1919.

 

50251 Private Charles Ross EDEN, a 19 year old Jackeroo from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50249 Private Percy William ESSEX, a 29 year old Tram Driver from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 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 13 March 1919.

 

50252 Private James Thomas FLANAGAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 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.

50273 Private Douglas Martin FRASER, a 29 year old Pastoralist from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt 21 March 1919.

 

50253 Private Robert Henry GERAGHTY, an 18 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50255 Private Victor William HARRINGTON, an 18 year old Veterinary Surgeon Assistant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

50256 Private Alfred William HOLLINGSBEE, a 19 year old Tram Conductor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 June 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.

50275 Private Hunter Maitland HOY, a 29 year old Stockman from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50754 Private Ernest Frederick JUILLERAT, a 19 year old Labourer from Murphy's Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 23 July 1919.

 

50275 Private George Shelton LAMBERT, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50276 Private John Horner LEWIS, a 27 year old Labourer from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50281 Private Arthur Murray McCLURE, a 22 year old Wool classer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the Australian Pay Corps, AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 March 1919.

50258 Private William Price MORRIS, a 35 year old Contractor from Taroom, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

 

50260 Acting Corporal Charles Joseph NANTES, a 19 year old Grazier from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 36th Company Australian Army Supply Corps, Australian Mounted Division Train; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 26 July 1919.

 

50261 Private Vincent Charles PEOPLES, an 18 year old Dairy farmer from South Gundurimba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 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.

 

50262 Private Joseph Vincent QUINLAN, a 21 year old Pastoral student from Yeerongpilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the AIF Headquarters; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 2 August 1919.

 

50264 Private Reginald David REID, an 18 year old Farmer from Thanes Creek via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 October 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.

50278 Private Harry ROBERTS, a 30 year old Stockman from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

 

R797 Private James Patterson SKENE, a 23 year old Station hand from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 February 1915. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50268 Private Ernest Gilbert SMITH, a 24 year old Motorman from Bayswater, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50280 Private Alexander STANLEY, a 21 year old Drover from Wongongra Station via Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 11th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 20 July 1919.

50266 Private Augustus William STEPHAN, a 25 year old Bus driver from North Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

50267 Private Herman William Frederick STEPHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from North Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 January 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 28 June 1919.

 

50274 Private Callaghan Baird WALSH, a 19 year old Student from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 December 1917. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 5th Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

50269 Private George Meredith WILSON-GREEN, a 21 year old Farmhand from Oakey, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 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.

 

Previous: 1st GSR, Victoria

Next: 1st GSR, South Australia 

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

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Updated: Tuesday, 8 December 2009 7:49 AM EAST

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General Service Reinforcements

1st GSR, Tasmania

The General Service Reinforcements, 1st GSR, Tasmania, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board the HMAT A18 Wiltshire 10 June 1918.

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.

Embarkation Roll

 

50557 Private Arthur Leslie BARNES, a 19 year old Farmer from Ulverstone, Tasmania. He enlisted on 14 February 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

50556 Private Joseph Charles CLARK, a 20 year old Labourer from Burnie, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 4 March 1919.

 

50559 Private Ronald Bilton DENHOLM, a 29 year old Farmer from Sorell, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

50560 Private Gordon Stewart FRENCH, an 18 year old Farmer from Barrington, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

50561 Private Percy JOWETT, a 20 year old Farmer from South Spreyton, Tasmania. He enlisted on 22 March 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 16 May 1919.

 

50562 Private Athol LOCKLEY, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 15 May 1919.

 

50558 Private Thomas MILLER, a 19 year old Carter from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 30 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

 

50563 Private Lambeth Vivian PEARSALL, a 21 year old Farmer from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 April 1918. After embarkation and arrival in Egypt where he underwent additional training, he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia 17 July 1919.

 

Previous: 1st GSR, South Australia 

Next: 1st GSR, Western Australia 

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

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Tuesday, 8 December 2009 7:46 AM EAST

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