4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 30th Reinforcement Nestor Group

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 30th Reinforcement Nestor Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A71 Nestor 21 November 1917.

The HMAT A71 Nestor weighed 14,501 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 June 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

3905 Private William Arthur BELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

3882 Private William BURNS, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

 

3883 Private Charles Winter CLARKE, a 44 year old Farrier from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

3885 Private William CONDON alias William COMPTON, an 18 year old Farmer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

3907 Private Peter Albert COWLEY, a 27 year old Labourer from Cowleys Creek Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

 

3881 Private James Edward DALY, an 18 year old Farrier from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1918.

 

3888 Private Sidney Malcolm FRANKEL, a 30 year old Contractor from Kaniva, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

3889 Private John Seymour GALE, a 29 year old Labourer from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

3891 Private Alfred KING, a 36 year old Labourer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

 

3892 Private Leslie Cecil LEWIS, a 28 year old Boilermaker from Mt Gambier, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 13 October 1918.

 

3895 Private Charles James Torrance MacLAREN, a 25 year old Salesman from Newmarket, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

3893 Private Philip Edward MAYNE, a 31 year old Boilermaker from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

3894 Acting Corporal Wilfred Edwin METCALF, a 28 year old Farmer from Burnie, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

 

3897 Private Cyril PATON, a 19 year old Seaman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

3846 Private Claude Bernard PEARCE, a 28 year old Stockman from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

3898 Private Joseph Percy REARDON, a 21 year old Clerk from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 September 1919.

3899 Private Evan Gwendraeth REES, an 18 year old Clerk from Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

 

3904 Private Harold Rudolph SANTLEY, a 33 year old Telegraphist from Elsternwick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

 

3901 Private Edward Henry TEESDALE, an 18 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.

3902 Private James Henry TULLY, a 24 year old Boot maker / Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

3909 Private John Cecil TURVEY, a 20 year old Hairdresser from Murtoa, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

 

3903 Private James WIGHT, a 25 year old Driver from North Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

3911 Private Walter William WILSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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3rd LHR, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section

HMAT A17 Port Lincoln

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln 20 October 1914.

The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 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

 

59 Private Arthur Edward AMIES, a 20 year old Porter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

56 Private Harold George COX, a 20 year old Photographer from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.

43 Private Joseph CRADOCK, a 21 year old Loco Cleaner from Salisbury, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

49 Private Roy Gordon GARVIE, a 19 year old Law Clerk from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

50 Private Stanley Hinde GARVIE, a 30 year old Fitter from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

57 Driver William George GORDON, a 38 year old Cycle maker from Collage Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

48 Private Alvin Willie GURR, a 20 year old Clerk from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 July 1918.

 

41 Driver William HAMMOND, a 31 year old Miner from Railway Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1917.

42 Private William Henry Patrick HAMPSHIRE, a 24 year old Farmer from Maitland, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 March 1917.

55 Private Frederick HARVEY, a 19 year old Clerk from Kings Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 12 November 1917.

40 Driver William Edwin Leonard HILL, a 22 year old Clerk from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.

 

52 Private James LAXTON, a 37 year old Labourer from Plympton, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.

 

58 Private Patrick Michael MALLOY, a 29 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 21 July 1920.

63 Private Edwin Overington MATTHEWS, a 23 year old Tinsmith from Stepney, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 September 1915.

18 Staff Sergeant Major Robert John McCAW, a 36 year old Soldier, Army and Instructional Staff from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

60 Private Frank James Govan McDOUGALL, a 21 year old Motor engineer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

39 Corporal James MERRIFIELD, a 29 year old Station Manager from Kallissa Station via Port Adelaide. He enlisted on 30 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

 

45 Private Thomas Henry NORTHRIDGE, a 28 year old Policeman from Grasmere, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

44 Private Thomas Aloysius O'BRIEN, a 23 year old Porter from Frances, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

54 Private Wilfred James PARRY, a 20 year old Loco Cleaner from Glen Osmond, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

62 Private Walter Henry PEARCE, a 38 year old Storekeeper from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 February 1915.

61 Driver William Gordon PHYSICK, a 27 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 October 1917.

 

53 Private Leslie James QUINN, a 23 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

 

46 Private Albert Carl SOUTH aka Albert Carl SCHMELZKOPF, a 19 year old Clerk from Knightsbridge, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

51 Private Archibald Roy SMITH, a 24 year old Gardener from Findon, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.

Second Lieutenant Frank Lindsay Gordon SMITH, a 24 year old Electrician from Heetonville, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 September 1915.

 

47 Private Douglas Linly Roy WATSON, a 20 year old Clerk from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 May 1915.

 

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 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 30th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group

HMAT A73 Commonwealth

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 30th Reinforcement Commonwealth Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth 2 November 1917.

The HMAT A73 Commonwealth weighed 6,616 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 23 June 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

3822 Private Charles Herbert BIRKETT-VIPONT, a 21 year old Farmer from Apollo Bay, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3821 Private Norman Gerald BOURCHIER, a 19 year old Station hand from Yarroweyah, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

3823 Private Robert Charles CARROL, a 19 year old Labourer from Macorna, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3850 Private Samuel David CORNFORD, a 29 year old Blacksmith from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3886 Private Charles CRAWFORD, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

 

3849 Private Alfred Alphonsus ELLIS, an 18 year old Driver from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3825 Private Jack Brahyn GERLOFF, a 19 year old Farmer from Ouyen, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3827 Private Joseph GOUDIE, a 20 year old Farmer from Hopetoun, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3848 Sergeant John GRAY, a 37 year old Labourer from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3830 Private William James HALL, a 20 year old Farmer from Daysdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3829 Private Max HAMMOND, a 19 year old Station hand from Lindisfarne, Tasmania. He enlisted on 8 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3851 Private William JOHNSON, an 18 year old Farm hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3831 Private William JOLLY, a 22 year old Salesman from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

3832 Private William Vincent KELLY, a 22 year old Labourer from Iona via Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

3833 Private John Walter KERR, an 18 year old Fitter from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3834 Private Otto LARSEN, a 33 year old Labourer from Piermont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3835 Private Charles Joseph LENNE, a 26 year old Nurseryman from East Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3838 Private James Alphonsus MAHER, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3837 Private Eric MAXWELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Hopetoun, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3843 Private Stanley Francis McCANN, a 26 year old Station hand from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3841 Private Leslie Gerald McCONVILLE, a 24 year old Farmer from Boolite, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3839 Private William Robert Sydney McGOWAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Upotipotpon via Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3840 Private Kenneth Meadowbank McLEOD, a 24 year old Driver from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3854 Acting Corporal Elmore Bruce OAKMAN, a 21 year old Horse trainer from Kyeamba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3844 Private Thomas Joseph O'ROURKE, a 26 year old Grocer from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3908 Private Stanley Edgar PEARCE, a 26 year old Farmer from Clunes, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

 

3847 Private James Arthur RODGERS, a 20 year old Bank clerk from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 June 1919.

 

3856 Private William SHIELDS, a 29 year old Storeman from West Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3857 Private Leonard SKINNS, a 21 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3836 Private Frederick TURNER, a 21 year old Labourer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3859 Private Christopher Norman WARD, a 41 year old Farmer from Port Campbell, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 July 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 September 1918.

3860 Private William Arthur Valentine WEDMORE, a 44 year old Steward from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3855 Private Raymond WINTER, a 24 year old Carpenter from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3862 Private Walter WYNNE, a 21 year old Farmer from Hopetoun, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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3rd LHR, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 1st Reinforcement

HMAT A36 Boonah

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1st Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A36 Boonah 20 October 1914.

The HMAT A36 Boonah weighed 5,926 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Boonah was previously a captured German vessel called Melbourne. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 28 March 1918.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

660 Private Hubert Neville BLYTH, a 22 year old Carpenter from Bellerive, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 May 1916.

617 Private William BOWES, a 32 year old Labourer from Caltowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

659 Private Harold Richard William BUTTERWORTH, an 18 year old Bed maker from Invermay, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1915.

 

620 Private Ronald Burns CAMPBELL, a 26 year old Teamster from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

614 Private Clarence Victor CHAMBERS, a 19 year old Mechanic from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

658 Private Leslie James CORRIGAN, a 26 year old Farmer from Claremont, Tasmania. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Disease, 24 October 1918.

 

616 Private James DATSON, a 25 year old Miner from Godew Square, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1914.

632 Private John DONAGHEY, a 34 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

129 Private Eric Roake DOWLING, a 20 year old Wool classer from Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

633 Private Stanley Longhurst FARRELL, a 22 year old Motor mechanic from Milang, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

657 Private William John FLOWERS, a 25 year old Farmer from Chudleigh, Tasmania. He enlisted on 17 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

 

656 Private Geoffrey Richard GARDNER, a 19 year old Farmer from Relbia, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

655 Private Claude Oscar GLEESON, a 19 year old Farmer from Needles, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.

613 Private Hubert Charles GOLDSWORTHY, a 19 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 March 1918.

629 Private William Hannaford GRIGG, a 43 year old Miner Labourer from Hobart, Tasmania Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

622 Private Alexander Ross HARRIS, a 19 year old Clerk from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

663 Private Ronald Wilberforce HARRISON, a 39 year old Shipping Agent from Wynyard, Tasmania. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

603 Private Maurice John HEALY, a 21 year old Jockey from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.

625 Private Harry Loftus HOULGRAVE, a 24 year old Labourer Ferryman from Birkenhead, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

 

534 Private Henry Farrington JACKSON, a 24 year old Hairdresser from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.

654 Private Roy Baird JOHNSON, a 29 year old Farmer from Runnymede, Tasmania. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

612 Private David JOHNSTON, a 32 year old Engine driver from Clarence Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1914.

 

602 Private Ralph Newland KELLY, a 23 year old Bushman from Woodville, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

627 Private Humphrey Courtenay Gilbert KEMPE, a 19 year old Clerk from Somerton via Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

653 Private Basil KERSLAKE, a 20 year old Reporter from Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 August 1916.

 

665 Private Newton Frederick Seymour LANE, a 36 year old Farmer from Campbelltown, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 June 1917.

604 Private William Nelson LAWRENCE, a 19 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 April 1917.

664 Private Archie Carlyle LESTER, a 25 year old Farmer from Scottsdale, Tasmania. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.

 

605 Private Alfred Charles MALEY, a 33 year old Mason from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.

601 Corporal George Kirby McARTHUR, a 33 year old Miner from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 April 1920.

218 Sergeant John Carroll McCARTHY, a 20 year old Farmer from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

651 Private Frederick Joseph MOORE, a 19 year old Farmer from Sprent, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

631 Private Richard O'NEILL, a 21 year old Telegraphist from St Thomas Mt Madras, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1914.

 

610 Private Melville Henry PADDICK, a 19 year old Labourer from Clarendon, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.

628 Private Frederick PATTERSON, a 40 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1914.

661 Private Frederick Henry PONSONBY, an 18 year old Postal worker from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1918.

 

607 Private Charles Wilson RAGLESS, a 28 year old Pastoralist from Wirrabara, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 10 February 1917.

608 Private William Charles REID, a 34 year old Labourer from Paskeville, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.

630 Private Harold Henry RICHARDS, a 25 year old Vet Surgeon from Pt Pass, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

606 Private Charles Edward RILEY, a 19 year old Clerk from Unley Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

615 Private Jacob ROACH, a 20 year old Electrician from Moonta, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

Lieutenant Sydney Fairbairn ROWELL, a 19 year old Soldier / RMC Duntroon from Lockleys, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

618 Private Walter Wesley TILBROOK, a 24 year old Farmer from Wollowie, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 April 1918.

626 Private Harold George TUCKER, a 23 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 September 1919.

 

17 Corporal Donald URQUHART, a 32 year old Clerk from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1916.

 

609 Private William Henry WADE, a 30 year old Brick maker from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1914.

623 Private Alexander Leslie Birme WATT, a 20 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 28 December 1915.

662 Private Tasman Laurence WEBSTER, a 23 year old Rail Porter from Bothwell, Tasmania. He enlisted on 13 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 May 1915.

611 Private Reginald Stanley WELLS, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

619 Private James WESTBURY, a 27 year old Labourer from Port MacDonnell, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

621 Private Vivian Arnold William WESTERN, a 24 year old Orchardist from Marion, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

634 Private William Frederick WHITE, a 25 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 29 December 1914.

 

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

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Next: 2nd Reinforcement

Further Reading:

3rd Light Horse Regiment, AIF

3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 31st Reinforcement Ormonde Group

SS Ormonde

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 31st Reinforcement Ormonde Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board SS Ormonde 7 March 1918.

The SS Ormonde weighed 14,982 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient St Nav Co Ltd, Glasgow. 

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

 

3926 Private Alexander Philip BOWMAN, a 26 year old Station hand from Hillston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3927 Private Arthur BROWN, a 28 year old Salesman from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3929 Lance Corporal Bennie Howarth BURGE, a 26 year old Farmer from Colbinabbin East, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3930 Private John Murray CAMPIGLI, a 22 year old Clerk from Camberwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 December 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 November 1918.

3932 Private Howard Stewart COX, a 19 year old Farmer from Miners Rest, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3937 Private John GARTH, a 21 year old Jockey from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3936 Private Otto Wilhelm GRAMBAU, a 27 year old Labourer from Hochkirch via Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3967 Private George August HANSEN, an 18 year old Farmer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3938 Private Gilbert Charles HANSFORD, an 18 year old Printer from Pyramid Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3556 Private John HARTLEY, a 34 year old Farmer from Howlong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

3939 Private Reginald George HUNT, an 18 year old Labourer from Vectis East via Horsham, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3941 Private Alfred JAMES, a 23 year old Grocer from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3926 Private Alfred George JAMES, a 30 year old Butcher / Rail shunter from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3942 Private Joseph William JENNISON, an 18 year old Grazier from Mathoura, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3943 Private Allan JOHNSTON, an 18 year old Labourer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

3965 Private William David Ewart KERRIGAN, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Punt Hill South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

3945 Private Robert Trevor Montgomery LAIDLAW, an 18 year old Grazier from Amphitheatre, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3946 Private John Stuart LANG, a 21 year old Farmer from Yalca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3948 Private Leonard George William LOTT, an 18 year old Student from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

3949 Private Albert MARSHALL, a 28 year old Drover from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

4010 Private Francis Bernard McINERNEY, a 22 year old Stockman from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

3950 Private Albert George MOON, a 24 year old Farmer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3951 Private Robert Henry O'BRYAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3952 Private Pasquale PALAGINO, a 26 year old Labourer from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3953 Private Albert Richard PEARCE, a 45 year old Butcher from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 July 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3954 Private Alfred John PILLINER, a 43 year old Farmer from Ballarat East, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

3955 Private Henry POWELL, a 39 year old Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3956 Private Michael Lewis POWELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Balranald, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 July 1918.

3957 Private George Victor PURCHASE, a 22 year old Labourer from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

3332 Private Arthur Henry ROZYNSKI, a 20 year old Farm Hand from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3966 Acting Sergeant Thomas VEARING, a 45 year old Surveyors assistant from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

3963 Private Robert WISHART, a 29 year old Labourer from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3964 Private Walter Leslie YOUNG, a 21 year old Carpenter from Mernda, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour  

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Monday, 7 December 2009 7:45 AM EAST

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