Topic: AIF - 4B - 4 LHR
4th LHR, AIF
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement
4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 16th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A53 Itria 18 April 1916.
The HMAT A53 Itria weighed 5,318 tons with an average cruise speed of 10 knots or 18.52 kmph. It was owned by the British India SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 17 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
2301 Private William James ALFORD, an 18 year old Butter packer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2302 Private George Butler ALLAN, a 34 year old Bookkeeper from Malvern via Winchelsea, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2303 Private Leslie AMIET, a 20 year old Clerk from Mt Hesse, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2304 Private Percy ATKINS, a 31 year old Labourer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
2396 Private Kenneth Maie BATTERSBY, a 19 year old Labourer from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2305 Private Herbert Elliot BAYLISS, a 24 year old Grazier from Booroorban via Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2306 Private Sydney John BENEY, a 22 year old Carpenter from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
2400 Acting Sergeant Wilfred Acheson BERRY, a 32 year old Traveller from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2307 Private Harry BIRBECK, a 32 year old Baker from Southwark, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2308 Private William John BOWMAN, a 32 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2309 Private Peter BREEN, a 32 year old Farmer from Larpent, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2310 Private Frank BRIGGS, a 22 year old Miner from Glen Wills via Sunbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2311 Private Edward Carleton BROMELL, a 34 year old Farmer from Black Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2312 Private William Thomas BROWN, a 21 year old Labourer from Blackburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2314 Private Leslie Henry CHITTY, a 19 year old Rider from Koroit, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
2315 Private Joseph Eyra COOK, a 44 year old Farmer from Kerrie via Romsey, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2316 Private John Ibbotson COOPER, a 45 year old Painter from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2317 Private Robert COTTON, a 22 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
2397 Private William Thomas DAVIES, a 19 year old Quarryman from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2318 Private Horace Sinclair DAY, a 23 year old Watchmaker from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2319 Private Samuel DeCARTE, a 20 year old Groom from Oakleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2320 Private James DEE, a 37 year old Farmer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.
2321 Private Gilbert DELLAR, a 20 year old Miner from Kevington via Jamieson, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2322 Private Walter Leslie DENNIS, a 21 year old Butcher from Gaffneys Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2323 Private Lachlan James DOWNEY, a 24 year old Horse breaker from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 16 October 1918.
2324 Private Thomas John Francis DOWNEY, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2325 Private George Alexander DRYSDALE, a 20 year old Labourer from Ashburn via Homewood, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2398 Private Arthur DUNCAN, an 18 year old Labourer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2326 Private Charles ELDRIDGE, a 22 year old Farmer from Alvie via Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2327 Private Michael John FARQUER, a 19 year old Driver from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2329 Private George Anthony Burke FILLMORE, a 43 year old Driver from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
2330 Private James Henry FOWELS, a 21 year old Farmer from Ferndale via Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2331 Private George Charles GAY, a 27 year old Labourer from Yarraville, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 April 1919.
2332 Private Alexander Thomas GRAINGER, a 21 year old Labourer from Ten Mile via Jamieson, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2333 Private William John GRIGG, a 21 year old Farmer from Newlyn, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
2334 Private John Clements GUATTA, an 18 year old Labourer from Walhalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2404 Private Karl William HABER, a 21 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2335 Private George Adrian HALL, a 22 year old Plumber from Vermont, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2336 Private Harold Ernest HARRIS, a 19 year old Motor driver from Marraweeney, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2337 Private William Bernard HEPPNER, a 22 year old Orchard man from Emerald, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2405 Private Cecil James HERRIDGE, a 23 year old Engineer from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 May 1916.
2339 Private Arthur HOWELL, a 26 year old Labourer from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 October 1919.
2340 Private Daniel William HUSSEY, a 27 year old Stockman from Penshurst, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2399 Private James Alexander JESSUP, a 35 year old Labourer from Allansford, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
2341 Private William Charles JOHNSTON, a 39 year old Driver from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
2342 Private Edward Joseph JONES, a 22 year old Labourer from Puckapunyal via Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
2343 Private Dennis KERLIN, a 24 year old Driver from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2346 Private Bertie Allan LANGTIP, a 19 year old Farmer from Port Albert, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2345 Private Ernest Walter LANGTIP, a 22 year old Labourer from Port Albert, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2347 Private Henry LANGTIP, a 27 year old Farmer from Port Albert, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2348 Private Leslie Oliver LANGTIP, a 20 year old Farmer from Port Albert, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2402 Acting Corporal John Harold Melbourne LINES, a 43 year old Teacher from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2349 Private Donald Manson LINTON, a 22 year old Farmhand from Newry via Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2344 Private Eric Victor LOWE, a 28 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
2350 Private John Hodgson LOWIN, a 22 year old Labourer from Nagambie, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2351 Private Claude Douglas LUCAS, a 34 year old Farm Labourer from Box Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
2352 Private John Brims MacKAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Longwarry, Victoria / Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.
2353 Private John Charles MARSHALLSEA, a 22 year old Grazier from Cudgewa Nth, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2360 Private John Thomas McCARTNEY, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2361 Private Leonard McDONALD, a 23 year old Driver from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
2362 Private Duncan Campbell McDOUGALL, a 21 year old Farmer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.
2363 Acting Corporal Robert Beaumont McDOWELL, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Tallangatta, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2364 Private John William McNEILL, a 40 year old Horse breeder from Woodbine Weering, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2354 Private Hugh Francis MISKIN, an 18 year old Labourer from Allendale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2355 Private Edward Herbert Hector MISSEN, a 31 year old Labourer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2356 Private Charles Gordon MITCHELL, a 25 year old Farmer from Korumburra, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
2357 Private William MORRIS, a 23 year old Labourer from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1920.
2358 Private George Arthur MOSS, a 21 year old Miner from Mansfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2359 Private Edison MOUNSEY, an 18 year old Grocer’s mate from Wonthaggi, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2403 Acting Corporal Albert Henry NEWELL, a 43 year old Clerk from East St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
2365 Private Ernest Albert NICHOLLS, a 25 year old Grazier from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
2366 Private Athol James Roy OAKMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Willow Flats Wallan, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2367 Private Ronald Ewan O'BRIEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Korong Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 September 1917.
2368 Private Thomas Stephen O'BRIEN, a 27 year old Carter from Woodend, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 14 May 1919.
2369 Private Griffith Henry OWEN, a 25 year old Farmer from Nagambie, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
2370 Private Arthur PICKFORD, a 24 year old Farmer from Clunes, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 September 1919.
2371 Private Henry George POTTER, a 23 year old Labourer from Barraport, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
2373 Private Phillip QUINN, a 28 year old Groom from Birregurra, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2374 Private Ivo READ, a 21 year old Grocer from Ringwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2375 Private William Alfred REID, a 19 year old Bank clerk from Hinnomunjie Omeo Plains, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2376 Private John Daniel REIDY, a 28 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2377 Private Sydney Roy ROBBINS, a 22 year old Farmer from Gre Gre St Arnaud, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
2378 Private Morgan SCANNELL, a 30 year old Groom from Cumberland, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2379 Private Frederick Beecher SCOTT, a 21 year old Labourer from Alberton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2380 Private William Royal SELKIRK, a 20 year old Coachbuilder from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 November 1917.
2381 Private Clarence Walters SMITH, a 32 year old Market gardener from Murrumbeena, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2382 Private George Harris SMITH, a 21 year old Farmer from Nicholson via Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
2383 Private George Leonard STEPNELL, a 20 year old Farmer from Albri via Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 October 1919.
2384 Acting Corporal Galloway STEWART, an 18 year old Student from Rushworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
Second Lieutenant Gerald Cunliffe STONES, a 33 year old Orchardist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 May 1917.
R194 Sergeant George Stanley TELFER, a 25 year old Farmer from Lindenow, North Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
2385 Private Alexander TEMPLAR, a 22 year old Groom from Glenorchy, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
2386 Private Lawrence Edward THORPE, a 24 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2395 Private Leo TILLEY, an 18 year old Striker from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2387 Private John Laidlow TODD, a 34 year old Grazier from Kew, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
2388 Private Harry TRIGG, a 23 year old Labourer from Bambra via Deans Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2389 Private Arthur Randolph TRIMNELL, a 22 year old Dairyman from Toora, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2390 Private Charles Edward WALSH, a 21 year old Labourer from Wolumla via Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2391 Private Harry Christopher WALSH, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
2392 Private Mark James WARD, a 34 year old Rail worker from Avenel, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
2393 Private Thomas WARD, a 24 year old Labourer from Cudgewa, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
Second Lieutenant Lesley Alexander WILKIE, a 32 year old Station Manager from Toorak, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
2401 Acting Corporal Victor John Francis Moynihan WINTERBOTTOM, a 26 year old Farmer from Mincha East, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 February 1920.
2394 Private William John WOODS, a 19 year old Labourer from Tarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 May 1918.
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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
Citation: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 16th Reinforcement