5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 25th Reinforcements

RMS Karmala

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 25th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Karmala 3 February 1917.

The RMS Karmala weighed 8,9479 with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.

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

 

3167 Private Arthur Andrew ANDERSON, a 24 year old Horse driver from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 May 1919.

 

3172 Private Harry Ernest Reginald BALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Norman Park East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

3171 Private Lesley Joseph BARNES, an 18 year old Farmer from Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3170 Private Harold Douglas BARNETT, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

3169 Private Eustace Hamilton BOWLY, a 26 year old Selector from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3168 Private Francis William BOWLY, a 29 year old Grazier from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

3174 Private Stanley Thomas CAVE, a 24 year old Farmer from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3166 Private Joseph CLARE, a 19 year old Plumber from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3173 Private Alexander George Leslie CROMBIE, a 21 year old Station hand from Wonthaggi, Victoria Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 December 1919.

 

3175 Private David EVANS, a 28 year old Stockman from Gordonvale, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

3176 Private Charles Leo GOLDING, a 19 year old Farmer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

3179 Private Robert Moline HAMMOND, a 20 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 May 1918.

3177 Private Reginald HATFIELD, a 34 year old Selector from Koumala, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3180 Private Benjamin HORE, a 45 year old Roo Shooter from Torrens Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3178 Private Alan HOWARTH, a 29 year old Farmer from Windsor, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 July 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 25 May 1918.

 

3182 Private William Henry JEFFERY, a 22 year old Grazier from Baking Board, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3181 Private John Francis JOHNSTONE, a 23 year old Surveyor from West End, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3184 Private John KANE, a 21 year old Stockman from Croydon, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3185 Private Samuel Sydney LINDSAY, a 37 year old Motorman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 July 1918.

 

3197A Private Thomas McLENNAN, a 38 year old Farmer from Tegege via Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

3187 Private Percy PARKER, a 32 year old Labourer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3186 Private William PASCOE, a 23 year old Coach smith from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

3197 Private James RIELLY, a 27 year old Selector from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

3189 Private Cyril Gordon ROACH, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Windsor, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

3190 Private John ROBERTSON, a 36 year old Gardener from Tabragalba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3188 Private Robert Hall ROBINSON, a 37 year old Farmer from Nanango, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

3191 Private Hubert William SHAW, a 20 year old Farmer from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

R353 Corporal William Percy STRIKE, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Baking Board, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

3192 Private Arthur James TONKS, a 30 year old Draper from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

 

3194 Private Michael WALSH, a 34 year old Farmer from Tambourine, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3196 Private Ebb WATSON, a 21 year old Station hand from Teelba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3195 Private James Gordon WILLIAMS, a 35 year old Grazier from Sandalwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3193 Private Robert WOOLLEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

Previous: 24th Reinforcements

Next: 26th Reinforcements

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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 26th Reinforcements

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 26th Reinforcements, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A42 Boorara 10 May 1917.

The HMAT A42 Boorara weighed 5,923 tons with an average cruise speed of 10.5 knots or 19.44 kmph. The Boorara was previously a captured German vessel called Pfalz. It was manned by Australia officers and crew and transferred to Commonwealth Government Line, 24 June 1919.

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

 

3227 Private John AITCHISON, a 20 year old Clerk from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3263 Private William ANDERSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.

3248 Private Percy Arthur ATKINSON, a 31 year old Merchant from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

 

3230 Private Charles John BLAKE, a 33 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 December 1919.

3256 Private William BROWNJOHN, an 18 year old Labourer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

 

3232 Private William Andrew Craze CARNIE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goranda, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3233 Private George Davis CARTER, a 44 year old Cook from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3246 Private Thomas Jeremiah COONAN, an 18 year old Farmer from Innis Plains, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

3234 Private Edward DAVIS, a 25 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 January 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.

3264 Private John Clarence Michael DILLON, a 29 year old Labourer from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

3249 Private George Henry DOUGALL, a 19 year old Farmer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 June 1919.

 

3235 Private David ELLIOTT, a 28 year old Labourer from Cedar Pocket, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3226 Private Virgil Vincent Patrick GALLAGHER, a 26 year old Clerk from Pittsworth, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3236 Private William Bede GALVIN, a 32 year old Grazier from Boggabilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3261 Private Patrick Joseph GAVIN, a 19 year old Cleaner from Peachey via Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3262 Private Stephen GAVIN, an 18 year old Shop worker from Peachey via Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3237 Private Edward John GOOD, a 34 year old Saw miller from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 February 1918.

 

3238 Private William James HASSON, a 19 year old Clerk from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3258 Private Eugene HAYES, a 22 year old Labourer from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

 

3231 Private John KIRK, a 24 year old Labourer/ Grocer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3239 Private Harry KITCHING, a 24 year old Timber cutter from Redland Bay, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3250 Private Charles KNOBEL, a 21 year old Labourer from Nebo, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

 

3251 Private Andrew David LAING, an 18 year old Rubber worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

3242 Private John MASON, a 37 year old Cook from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3241 Private Archie Frederick McGILL, a 27 year old Farmer from Greenmount, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.

3254 Private Richard Orams MENHINICK, a 37 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

3259 Private Arthur Laurence POTTER, an 18 year old Dairy farmer from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 February 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 May 1918.

3253 Private Wesley PRESHO, a 33 year old Grazier from Taroom, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

3243 Private George QUINN, a 27 year old Postal clerk from Auchenflower, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

3245 Private George Conrad SCHAFER, a 26 year old Contractor from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3255 Private John STANTON, a 39 year old Shearer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

3260 Private John THOMPSON, a 40 year old Labourer from Woombye, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

3247 Private Archie WOODGATE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

Previous: 25th Reinforcements

Next: 27th Reinforcements

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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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Updated: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 1:48 PM EAST

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section Anglo Egyptian Group

HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Headquarters Section Anglo Egyptian Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian 19 October 1914.

The HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian weighed 7,379 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Nitrate Producers SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 16 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

 

1 Trumpeter Sergeant Joseph Henry NOTT, a 22 year old Grocer from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1918.

 

Previous: Headquarters Section Wiltshire Group

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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  

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section Wiltshire Group

HMAT A18 Wiltshire

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Headquarters Section Wiltshire Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire 19 October 1914

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

 

318 Private Clarence Etheridge ATKINSON, a 22 year old Carpenter from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.

 

27 Private George BINNIE, a 26 year old Salesman from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1918.

68 Sergeant Cook Sidney Rupert BLACK, a 33 year old Builder from Chelsea, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1918.

25 Private Leslie BOOKER, a 19 year old Clerk from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.

552 Private Leonard Rigby BOOTH, a 21 year old Bank clerk from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.

20 Driver John Eric BROADBENT, a 21 year old Labourer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

Lieutenant Stephen BRUGGY, a 37 year old Soldier / A&I staff from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

10 Signaller George Harold BUSH, a 20 year old Public servant from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 November 1918.

 

49 Armourer Sergeant James CAMERON, a 25 year old Mechanic from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

8 Signaller Thomas Joseph CARMODY, a 20 year old Labourer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

527 Staff Sergeant Major Signaller Frederick Hay CHRISTISON, a 23 year old Soldier / Civil Servant from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 18 April 1915.

366 Private John Vincent CLAYTON, a 26 year old Auditor from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 May 1919.

317 Corporal William Edward CURRAN, a 24 year old Clerk from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

 

96 Bugler Sergeant Charles Malcolm DALTON, a 23 year old Clerk from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 August 1915.

26 Private Lyndhurst Sydney DAVIES, a 23 year old Engineer from Battery Point Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

553 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant John DUFFY, a 34 year old Soldier from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

255 Orderly Room Sergeant Max DUQUENOY, a 35 year old Farmer from Diamond Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 26 November 1915.

 

31 Private Frederick Roland FAULKNER, a 21 year old Labourer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 May 1917.

 

21 Driver Samuel George GRAYDON, a 29 year old Farmer from Bow Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

 

1129 Signaller Clarence Edward HAMDORF, a 23 year old Chauffeur from Jeparit, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 1915 but failed to embark with RHQ. Embarked with the 7th Reinforcement. At the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

48 Private John Ernest HARRIS, a 30 year old Marine engineer from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

17 Driver Harold Henry HIGGS, a 24 year old Farmer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

24 Private Alfred Andrew HIRD, a 22 year old Farmer from Koondrook, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

33 Private Robert Leslie HOPE, a 19 year old Farmer from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

Major Clarence Arnold Keatinge JOHNSON, a 44 year old Soldier / Indian Army from Pantone Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 10 August 1917.

 

442 Private Frank Ebenezer LANAGAN, a 25 year old Farmer from Rupanyup, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 September 1918.

23 Private Ernest LeJEUNE, a 47 year old Cook from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1916.

Lieutenant Colonel Leonard G. LONG, a 36 year old Grazier from Bookit Island, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.

526 Regimental Sergeant Major Norman LUCAS, a 25 year old Soldier from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.

 

Dr Captain Charles Crawford MacKNIGHT, a 52 year old Doctor from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.

Honorary Captain George MAXTED, a 40 year old Soldier from Sth Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

3 Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant William McCLURE, a 31 year old Master at Arms / A&I staff from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 11 February 1915.

6 Signaller Douglas John McINTYRE, a 30 year old Steward from St Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.

Vet Captain Louis Evander McKENZIE, a 29 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Geelong, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

30 Private Bertie Lewis Armstrong MICAH, a 23 year old Contractor from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 September 1915.

12 Signaller Geoffrey Arthur Nevett MITCHELL, a 20 year old Student from Queenscliff, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 18 April 1915.

 

7 Signaller John NICKOLL, a 34 year old Clerk from Koroit, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.

5 Signaller Arthur Joseph NICOL, a 26 year old Telegraphist from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.

15 Signaller Walter NORMAN, a 30 year old Saddler from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

319 Private Francis George O'NEALE, a 32 year old Painter from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

 

16 Driver William Horace REARDON, a 19 year old Farmer from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

19 Private William STEPHENS, a 26 year old Station hand from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

29 Private Rupert James TILLY, a 25 year old Rail worker from Yarragon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 November 1915.

 

11 Signaller John WEBSTER, a 19 year old Student from Sorell, Tasmania. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged, 18 April 1915.

18 Private Robert Merry WELLWOOD, a 20 year old Farmer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 October 1918.

9 Signaller Albert James WILLIAMS, a 20 year old Motor mechanic from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 October 1918.

4 Sad/Sgt Henry Parks WILLIAMS, a 45 year old Saddler from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.

13 Signaller Joseph Henry WILLIAMS, a 20 year old Motor body maker from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 October 1918.

28 Private William Edward WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Labourer from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

Previous: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Next: Headquarters Section Anglo Egyptian Group 

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  

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Updated: Friday, 4 December 2009 4:18 PM EAST

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4th LHR, AIF

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, "A" Squadron Anglo Egyptian Group

HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian

4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, "A" Squadron Anglo Egyptian Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian 19 October 1914.

The HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian weighed 7,379 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Nitrate Producers SS Co, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 16 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

 

74 Driver William BURCHELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Merino, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.

 

525 Driver Edward MOORE, a 33 year old Labourer from Muddy Creek via Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

191 Driver Smedley Joseph John TERRY, a 19 year old Labourer from Drouin West, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 August 1915.

 

215 Driver Francis James WILLIAMS, a 33 year old Wharf Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

Previous: "A" Squadron Wiltshire Group

Next: "B" Squadron Wiltshire Group

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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Updated: Friday, 4 December 2009 4:06 PM EAST

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