Topic: AIF - 1B - 3 LHR
3rd LHR, AIF
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement
HMAT A47 Mashobra
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 3rd Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A47 Mashobra 29 January 1915.
The HMAT A47 Mashobra weighed 8,174 tons with an average cruise speed of 12.5 knots or 23.15 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 21 December 1916. The Mashobra was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, 15 April 1917.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.
Embarkation Roll
816 Private William Alfred BAPTIE, a 30 year old Labourer from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.
739 Private Eric Chalcroft BELL, a 21 year old Motorman from Hackney, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 May 1915.
740 Private Frank Douglas BIRCHMORE, a 29 year old Labourer from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
742 Private Roy Clifford BIRKETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Everston Villa, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
741 Private Frank Percival BROWN, a 20 year old Packer from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 January 1917.
738 Corporal Albert Ernest CLARKE, a 30 year old Motorman from Marylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
Lieutenant Harold James COPLEY, a 27 year old Stock agent from Blackrock, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
743 Private Cameron John DAVENPORT, a 21 year old Station hand from Hackney, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
744 Private Frederick William DRUMMOND, a 24 year old Bushman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.
745 Private Walter FEATHERBY, a 25 year old Cook and Brass turner from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
817 Private Michael Edward FERRAR, a 19 year old Farmer from Swansea, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 August 1919.
747 Private Thomas Phillip GOURLAY, a 20 year old Stockman from Carrieton, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
748 Private Henry Armytage GREENE, a 38 year old Farmer from Forbes, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
820 Private William Thomas HINES, a 26 year old Accountant from Waratah, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
819 Private Albert Henry HOPE, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Sheffield, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
821 Private Edmund John HOWARD, an 18 year old Orchardist from Bellerive, Tasmania. He enlisted on 30 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.
750 Private Richard HUMPHREY, a 23 year old Farmer / Labourer from Plympton, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
751 Private Ernest JACKSON, a 21 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 May 1915.
822 Private George Reginald JOHNS, a 21 year old Labourer from Gunns Plains, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
752 Private Bertie Le Roy JOHNSON, a 21 year old Glasscutter from Rose Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
753 Private George LOMAX, a 21 year old Farm hand Labourer from Hindmarsh, South Australia / Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
823 Private Arthur James MANION, a 25 year old Miner from Beaconsfield, Tasmania. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 September 1916.
754 Private Joseph MANUEL, a 32 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.
755 Private Andrew James MARCHANT, a 25 year old Farmer from Yatala, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
825 Private Keith Palmer MARSHALL, a 22 year old Carpenter from Bellerive, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
756 Private William Darcy Rockford McLAURIN, a 24 year old Driver from Alberton, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 October 1915.
757 Private Hurtle MUCKRAY, a 21 year old Labourer from East Wellington, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
824 Private Walter Clarence MUNDAY, a 22 year old Grocer from Brighton Junction, Tasmania. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
758 Private Donald Stewart MUNRO, a 30 year old Labourer from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 June 1916.
759 Private Richard Allan OCKENDEN, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Southwark, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.
749 Private Richard OLIVER, a 32 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
826 Private Edward James PEARCE, a 31 year old Miner from Burnie, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.
760 Private Ernest Kevin PLATT, a 21 year old Station hand from Hyde Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
761 Private Harry Leslie PRATT, an 18 year old Builder’s mate from Torrensville, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
827 Private John ROBINSON, a 32 year old Labourer from Campbelltown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
762 Private Frank SANDFORD, a 34 year old Driver from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
763 Private Reginald John SCOTT, a 25 year old Labourer from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
764 Private Albert SMITH, a 23 year old Cleaner from Stockport, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 December 1918.
826 Private James SMITH, an 18 year old Labourer from Medlow Baths, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 December 1918.
765 Private Arthur Alfred SNELL, a 29 year old Station hand from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.
766 Private George Edward STANMERS, a 34 year old Colt breaker from Payneham, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
829 Private Albert Thomas STEELE, a 35 year old Miner from Ringarooma, Tasmania. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
767 Private Arthur Henry STONE, a 26 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
768 Private Frank Henry SYMONDS, a 25 year old Farmer from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
769 Private Reginald Charles TARBET, a 25 year old Bushman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 November 1917.
770 Private Henry TAYLOR, a 44 year old Saddler from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
772 Private Frederick THOMAS, a 19 year old Labourer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.
771 Private William Arthur TURNER, a 33 year old Engineer from N/R. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
1621 Private Ronald Romany WICKHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.
830 Private Michael Richardson WILLIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Irish Town NWC, Tasmania. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
773 Private Francis WOTZKO, a 30 year old Labourer from Black Forest, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.
774 Private Victor Albert WYATT, a 23 year old Boot maker from Goodwood Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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Further Reading:
3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 3rd Reinforcement