5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group

 HMAT A47 Mashobra

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A47 Mashrobra 4 October 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

 

1456 Private Albert ALBRECHT, a 24 year old Labourer from Southport, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1384 Private Sydney Thomas ARTHUR, a 30 year old Carter from Corinda, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1385 Private John Henry ASKEW, a 19 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1378 Acting Corporal James Cockburn BARROWMAN, a 40 year old Draper from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1390 Private George Robert BATES, a 37 year old Labourer from Hamilton via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1457 Private Frank BEATTIE, a 23 year old Butcher from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

1389 Private Richard BENNEY, a 26 year old Farmer from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1395 Private Aubrey Wilfred BIGGS, a 23 year old Station hand from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

1391 Private Robert Edward BIRT, an 18 year old Farmer from Nerang, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 July 1917.

1392 Private Walter Robert BOUSER, a 21 year old Labourer from Bourke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1388 Private William Charles BOX, a 21 year old Selector from Undulla Creek via Tata, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

1477 Private Cecil Leonard Rodney BOYCE, a 35 year old Musician from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 3 February 1920.

1459 Private Michael BRAZIL, a 30 year old Bamboo worker from Paddington, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1395 Private Aubrey Wilfred BIGGS, a 23 year old Station hand from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 May 1918.

1386 Private Robert BROWN, a 21 year old Motor driver from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

1458 Private John McDonald BRYANT, a 24 year old Carpenter from Koongal via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1387 Private Francis William BYROM, a 21 year old Smelter from Mt Perry, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1394 Private William John CATON, a 24 year old Labourer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1399 Private Robert McIlroy CHRISTINSON, a 23 year old Sawyer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1476 Private Philip Henry CLAYTON, a 21 year old Rail worker from Waterford, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1397 Private Percy COLLINS, a 19 year old Labourer from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1461 Private George Andrew CONNOLLY, a 22 year old Stockman from Ouida Downs, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1396 Private William Robert COOKE, a 25 year old Farmer from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1460 Private Albert Vincent COUNSELL, an 18 year old Carter from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1462 Private Frank CRAVEN, a 20 year old Station hand from Sydlgum, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 May 1919.

1475 Private George Alfred CUNNINGHAM, a 21 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1393 Private Patrick CUNNINGHAM, a 23 year old Labourer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1463 Private William DAUBERN, a 25 year old Labourer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.

1400 Private Thomas DAVISON, a 26 year old Labourer from Boulder City, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1464 Private George Alfred ELMES, a 26 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1401 Private Alfred FELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1405 Private Robert Summerton GAMES, a 42 year old Farmer from Elwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1404 Private John William GILHESPY, a 26 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 November 1918.

1403 Private James GORDON, a 22 year old Wool presser from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 December 1919.

1402 Private James GWYNNE, a 21 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland / Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1411 Private Donald HALL, a 33 year old Horse breaker from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1408 Private Martin James HASSED, a 25 year old Labourer from Morven, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

1409 Private John Joseph HEGARTY, an 18 year old Clerk from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1407 Private Arthur Francis HENNESSEY, a 27 year old Overseer from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 October 1918.

1413 Private Joseph Lewis HERBERT, a 19 year old Carpenter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 12 July 1918.

1410 Private John Joseph HOPPER, a 21 year old Station hand from Texas, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1406 Private James HUGHES, a 24 year old Farmer from Allora, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 August 1916.

1414 Private Reginald Charles HUNT, a 25 year old Cook from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1415 Private Peter JENSEN, a 26 year old Farmer from Hendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1465 Private Eric JOHNSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1470 Private Alfred James KNIGHT, an 18 year old Shop worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1416 Private Louis KOHLER, a 37 year old Fruit preserver from Norman Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 May 1919.

 

1417 Private Walter Miles LAKE, a 28 year old Farmer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1419 Private Ernest Edward LANCASTER, a 22 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 17 October 1917.

1418 Private Ivan Desmond LAWLESS, a 20 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1438 Private John Lindsay LAWLESS-PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1450 Private David LLOYD, a 25 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1420 Private William Vernon LLOYD, a 40 year old Bushman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

 

1421 Private Neil Archibald MacFARLANE, a 22 year old Stockman from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1422 Private Arthur Norman MacKAY, a 20 year old Station hand from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1426 Private Francis MASON, a 19 year old Stockman from Mt Chambers via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1423 Private Edwin McCROHAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.

1469 Private Leith John McDONALD, an 18 year old Labourer from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1425 Private Vallen Henry McGUIRE, a 25 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1424 Private Roland George McKERIHAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1467 Private John MEIKLEJOHN, a 28 year old Carter from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1466 Private Robert William MEIKLEJOHN, a 21 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1919.

1468 Private William Joseph MEIKLEJOHN, a 22 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1427 Private Arthur Johann MILLEAR, a 19 year old Selector from Undulla Creek Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1428 Private William MILLER, a 26 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 8 September 1919.

1380 Acting Corporal Edward Redmond MINAHAN, a 28 year old Agent from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

1429 Private Cecil Selby MORTIMER, a 23 year old Selector from Alstonville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1430 Private Daniel Leslie NEILSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1431 Private Francis NEWTON, a 24 year old Labourer from Westwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

 

1433 Private Edmund James O'CONNOR, a 20 year old Labourer from Ravenswood, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1435 Private John O'MARA, a 32 year old Lorry driver from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1434 Private Hugh O'MEARA, a 41 year old Miner from Red Hill Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 October 1919.

1432 Private George Ronald ORR, a 20 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1478 Private Maurice OSBORNE, a 32 year old Slaughterman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1437 Private Gwydir Balford PARRY, a 41 year old Stockman from Burnett River, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.

1436 Private William Thomas PHILLIPS, a 23 year old Clergyman from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1377 Acting Sergeant Joseph James Raphael PUNCH, a 23 year old Farmer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1438 Private John Lindsay Lawless PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1412 Private Donald RAE, a 19 year old Labourer from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1915.

1444 Private William Henry SCHAFER, a 26 year old Miner from Beenleigh, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1439 Private Wallace Oakhampton SCOTT, a 20 year old Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1472 Private Richard James SHADWELL, a 25 year old Butcher from West Gabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1379 Acting Corporal William Herbert SIMMS, a 24 year old manager from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1473 Private Alfred William G SIMONSON, a 24 year old Carter from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1443 Private William Edward SIZER, a 30 year old Farmer from Millmerran, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1441 Private Frederick Thomas SLADEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1442 Private Walter Montague SLEEMAN, a 34 year old Selector from Undulla Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1440 Private John SMART, a 22 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1445 Private James SPENCER, an 18 year old Stockman from Toogoolawah, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1376 Acting Sergeant Ewen Gore STEWART, a 33 year old Driller from Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.

1471 Private Lawrence STINSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Hurstan Estate, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 19 December 1915.

1383 Private Eric Charles STUBBS, a 28 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1381 Acting Corporal James Edward TANNER, a 19 year old Farmer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1448 Private John Alfred TESMER, a 21 year old Farmer from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1447 Private Cecil Stanley Joseph THOMPSON, an 18 year old Stockman from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1446 Private Thomas Edward THOMPSON, a 40 year old Boilermaker from Darra, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1449 Private Ralph Charles TWINE, a 21 year old Carter from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

1453 Private Walter Anthony WAPPETT, a 30 year old Labourer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1454 Private Charles Dixon WARD, an 18 year old Clerk from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 September 1918.

1474 Private Robert WEATHERLEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Hendon, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1452 Private Horace Vere WICKINS, a 31 year old Butcher from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1382 Acting Corporal Aubrey Victor WILSON, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Yanna, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1455 Private John Malcolm WOOD, a 34 year old Labourer from Birkdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.

1451 Private Harry WOODFORD, a 34 year old Horse driver from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

 

Second Lieutenant Hamilton St Clair YALDWYN, a 43 year old Miner from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

 

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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:

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, 11th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.

The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)

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

 

1737 Private Arthur ADAMS, a 20 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1733 Private Walter Frederick AMOS, a 20 year old Carpenter from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

 

Second Lieutenant George Waverley BATHURST, a 39 year old Mechanical Engineer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1702 Private Edwin BELL, a 20 year old Labourer from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1731 Private Frederick BOOTH, a 21 year old Labourer from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1727 Private John James BRADLEY, a 29 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1729 Private Hugh BUCHANAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Copmanhurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

1688 Private Stanley BURROWS, a 21 year old Clerk from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1693 Private Charles Sebastian CARBERRY, a 23 year old Carter from Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1736 Private James Thomas CLANCY, a 22 year old Labourer from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1692 Private Albert CLARK, a 20 year old Dairy farmer from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 27 January 1916.

1694 Private James COOK, an 18 year old Labourer from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

1689 Private John Ashley COOPER, a 21 year old Labourer from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1398 Private Edward Arnold CORNELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Goombungee, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1725 Private David COULTER, a 21 year old Jeweller from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1691 Private John CREW, a 27 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1734 Private Hugh DOLAN, a 35 year old Labourer from Clifton, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1695 Private Frank Charles DUCE, an 18 year old Carter from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1698 Private William Thomas FITZGERALD, a 21 year old Storeman from Hendra, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1697 Private John FLYNN, a 23 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1700 Private Newbury Hine GREEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1699 Private William Arthur GRIMLEY, a 21 year old Draper from Breakfast Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

 

1739 Private Ernest Harold HALLIGAN, a 21 year old Lithographer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1686 Acting Sergeant David Lewin HOPPER, a 22 year old Engine foreman from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 September 1917.

1726 Private James Alfred HUBBARD, a 32 year old Horse breaker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1687 Acting Corporal John KELLEHER, a 24 year old Farmer from Pomona, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 November 1917.

1704 Private Alexander Matthew KELLY, a 21 year old Roo Shooter from Murarrie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 27 September 1919.

 

1705 Private James John LAWLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Breakfast Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1740 Private John LEE, a 42 year old Stockman from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

1707 Private John James MARSH, a 21 year old Grocer from Hemet, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 November 1917.

1710 Private John MARSHALL, a 26 year old Driver from Rosalie, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1709 Private Duncan McDIARMID, a 21 year old Trapper from Tingalpa, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1708 Private James Clyde McGRATH, an 18 year old Labourer from Cooroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 October 1918.

1741 Private Robert McWILLIAM, a 27 year old Labourer from Ormiston, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 September 1919.

1711 Private Herbert John MULQUEENEY, a 28 year old Farmer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

 

1712 Private Walter Albert OXFORD, a 21 year old Painter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1916.

 

1714 Private George Alfred PAYNTER, a 21 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

1713 Private John Vincent PARSONS, a 25 year old Carpenter from Morningside, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1735 Private Frederick Freestone PHILLIPS, a 20 year old Farmer from Freestone, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1730 Private Cedric Belford PRATT, a 21 year old Carpenter from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1716 Private George Wyvern RAFF, a 34 year old Sawyer from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1724 Private James Henry REYNOLDS, a 26 year old Labourer from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 May 1918.

1715 Private George Herbert RILEY, a 28 year old Harness maker from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1717 Private George ROSE, a 36 year old Printer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1720 Private Alfred SPEERS, a 21 year old Saddler from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1718 Private Frank STAPLES, a 31 year old Station hand from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1719 Private Ernest Lawrence SULLIVAN, a 25 year old Butcher from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1728 Private William Alexander TOCHER, a 20 year old Labourer from South Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1732 Private Percy Thomas TOSI, a 22 year old Carter from Longlands, East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

1722 Private Thomas Percy UHLMANN, a 23 year old Butcher from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

 

1723 Private Samuel WILSON, a 27 year old Stable boy from Breakfast Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

Previous: 11th Reinforcements Mashrobra Group 

Next: 12th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay 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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Monday, 21 December 2009 8:21 PM EAST

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5th LHR, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.

The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)

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

 

1762 Private John Frederick AHEARNE, a 32 year old Mechanic from Tallwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

1809 Private Hugh ANDERSON, a 22 year old Stockman from Barcaldine, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 June 1918.

 

1810 Private William James BARNES, a 19 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1765 Private Herbert James BERRY, a 24 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1763 Private Sidney BOWKER, a 22 year old Carpenter from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.

1766 Private Frank BRAZILL, a 44 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1768 Private Alan BURCHILL, a 22 year old Plumber from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1821 Private William BURNEY, a 26 year old Station hand from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1764 Private William Henry BUXTON, an 18 year old Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1772 Private Percy Kerr CARNE, a 21 year old Miner from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1771 Private George CLYDE, a 23 year old Clerk from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1770 Private Samuel Hugh CURRY, a 19 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 24 October 1918.

 

1773 Private Fred Arthur FANNON, a 19 year old Stockman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1811 Private Cleveland Harold FERGUSON, a 21 year old Grocer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

 

1812 Private George Henry GLEESON, a 24 year old Compositor from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1774 Private Charles Henry GOLDING, a 35 year old Blacksmith from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1815 Private Eric Brentnall HARRIS, a 19 year old Stockman from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1779 Private Arthur Frederick HARRISS, a 42 year old Bookkeeper from Torwood Milton, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

1776 Private Hubert Deane HEWITT, a 27 year old Manager from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.

1778 Private Augustus James HOJEL, a 24 year old Bank Clerk from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 June 1919.

1816 Private William David HUGHES, a 36 year old Painter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

1775 Private Harold Arthur Frederick HUISH, a 19 year old Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1777 Private John Edward HYNES, a 21 year old Grocer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1781 Private Rudolph KLAUKE, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

1784 Private Henry Pohlman LAW, a 27 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

1783 Private John LYALL, a 34 year old Gardener from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

 

1786 Private Cedric Gower MALPAS, a 23 year old Cook from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1788 Private Peter Henry MARKS, a 24 year old Miner from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1791 Private James McDIARMID, a 24 year old Butcher from Tingalpa, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1785 Private Percy Edward McGEE, a 25 year old Motor driver from Graceville, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

1817 Private William Henry OAKLEY, a 28 year old Stockman from Nerang, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

1823 Acting Corporal Patrick Michael O'ROURKE, a 35 year old Rail worker from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

 

1796 Private Christopher William PANKHURST, a 20 year old Labourer from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1820 Private Stanley Lloyd PIDD, a 19 year old Labourer from Nerang, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1797 Private James QUINN, a 24 year old Labourer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 5 November 1917.

 

1798 Private Bertie REYNOLDS, a 21 year old Miner from Stockyard Creek via Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1824 Acting Corporal Ken Stewart ROSS, a 33 year old Drover from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 February 1917.

1799 Private John Joseph RYAN, a 31 year old Labourer from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

 

1802 Private Ernest SMITH, a 25 year old Lengthsman from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1803 Private John Armstrong SMITH, a 22 year old Overseer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1822 Private James Edward SULLIVAN, a 37 year old Prospector from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1349 Acting Sergeant Parker THOMSON, a 30 year old Coachman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

 

1804 Private Richard UREN, a 22 year old Drover from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1805 Private William UREN, a 24 year old Butcher from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.

 

1806 Private Robert WAINWRIGHT, a 22 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1819 Private Albert James WEBB, a 23 year old Labourer from Hill End, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.

1807 Private John Joseph WHEELER, a 30 year old Stockman from Carrajung, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1761 Acting Sergeant William Henry WINTERFORD, a 42 year old Miner from Sth Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1808 Private George YOUNG, a 21 year old Horse breaker from Winton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 18 October 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:

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, 12th Reinforcements Suffolk Group

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcements Suffolk Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A23 Suffolk 30 November 1915.

The HMAT A23 Suffolk weighed 7,573 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Potter, Trinder and Gwyn, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 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

 

1540 Private Hughie ALBION, a 26 year old Labourer from Wutul, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.

1541 Private Malcolm Roland ANDERSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Tuross, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1539 Private Edward Duncan ASKEW, a 34 year old Labourer from Rockingham, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 8 September 1916.

1542 Private Arthur Clive Norman ASPINALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.

 

1550 Private George BACKHOUSE, a 24 year old Riveter from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

1544 Private Cyril Carlyle BAILEY, a 21 year old Freezer from Redbank, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.

1551 Private Lewis BAILEY, a 27 year old Horse trainer from Hurston, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.

1548 Private Thomas Arnold BAKER, a 25 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1917.

1547 Private Michael Albert BERGIN, an 18 year old Drapers Assistant from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1545 Private Patrick BISHOP, a 28 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.

1546 Private Leslie BOSTOCK, an 18 year old Chauffer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 October 1917.

1549 Private William Henry BOSTOCK, a 21 year old Mechanic from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1637 Private Miles Coverdale BRADBURY, a 31 year old Carter from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

1543 Private Joseph BRYSON, a 22 year old Farmer from Willoughby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

1538 Acting Sergeant Alfred Mark BURTON, a 32 year old Farmer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1558 Private Claude CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1555 Private Arthur Herbert CARLETON, a 26 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 24 April 1918.

1559 Private Lawrence Stanley CARTER, a 24 year old Farm Labourer from Numulgi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1557 Private William CAVANAGH, a 31 year old Labourer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1531 Acting Sergeant Edward Patrick CLARKE, a 20 year old Carter from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1554 Private John Cornelius CONWAY, a 42 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1553 Private Edwin Thomas COWELL, a 23 year old Timber getter from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1552 Private George COX, a 19 year old Postal clerk from Woodburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

1556 Private Thomas CUMMING, a 40 year old Drover from Port Darwin NT. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

Second Lieutenant Erskine William Douglas Hamilton DAWSON, a 26 year old Stockman from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 6 November 1917.

1560 Private Frederick Augustus DIPROSE, a 21 year old Clerk from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1532 Acting Sergeant Charles Chisholm DIXON, a 24 year old Warehouse worker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 23 December 1918.

1636 Private Peter DREGHORN, a 29 year old Selector from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 April 1919.

 

1562 Private Roy Joseph Francis ELLIS, a 21 year old Labourer from Bowen, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

 

1563 Private John Rogers FANNING, a 20 year old Labourer from Gracemere, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

1565 Private Percy FARMER, an 18 year old Butcher from Hurston, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1567 Private Thomas Abraham FENWICK, a 27 year old Jockey from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

 

1568 Acting Corporal Lawrence GAHAN, a 19 year old Saddler from Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1566 Private George GAVIN, an 18 year old Stockman from Peachey via Crows Nest, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1570 Private William GIBSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Lytton, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1814 Private Frederick Charles GOLDING, an 18 year old Porter from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

Second Lieutenant Robert Clifford GOYMER, a 40 year old Soldier from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1569 Private Frederick Arthur GREEN, a 31 year old Painter from Cloncurry, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1561 Private Benjamin Montague GREGORY, a 24 year old Stockman from Eromanga, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

 

1572 Private Robert HOGG, a 27 year old Farm hand from Westbrook, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1813 Private Raymond Douglas HUISH, an 18 year old Clerk from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1575 Private Albert John JAMES, a 25 year old Farmer from Harrisville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1574 Private Arthur William JAMIESON, a 25 year old Selector from Tara, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1573 Private Frederick Edward JONES, a 22 year old Groom from Iluka, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

 

1579 Private Ernest Alfred KEAL, a 24 year old Farmer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1578 Private William John KELLY, a 28 year old Storeman from Hyde Park, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1577 Private William KENNEDY, a 21 year old Farmer from Rock Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1616 Private Reginald KERSHAW, a 31 year old Lengthsman from Blaxland, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1576 Private William Francis KNIGHT, a 29 year old Cook from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

1590 Private Nicholas Leslie LAND, a 21 year old Stockman / Selector from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1588 Private Hubert LANDON, a 21 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 November 1916.

1586 Private Albert Charles LAVERTY, a 27 year old Labourer from Gracemere, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1589 Private William George LAWRENCE, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Kedron, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

1537 Acting Corporal Albert Hezekiah Adolphus LEE, a 31 year old Linesman from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1583 Private Clive William LEWIS, a 19 year old Labourer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1585 Private John LONG, a 24 year old Labourer from Cunningham, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

1602 Private Norman Joseph LONG, an 18 year old Jockey from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1582 Private William LONGLEY, a 32 year old Engine driver from Nimbin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

1584 Private Joseph Hamilton LUCAS, a 22 year old Cabdriver from Squirrel Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 April 1919.

 

1596 Private Albert MAROSKE, a 30 year old Contractor from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

1603 Private Donald David MATHIESON, a 22 year old Coal worker from Dunellen, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1605 Private Edward Albert MATTOCKS, a 21 year old Farmer from Katea New Guinea. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1604 Private Allison Thomas McBRIDE, a 28 year old Blacksmith from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1564 Private Richard McCABE, an 18 year old Jockey from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 August 1917.

1592 Private Patrick McCADDEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Binna Burra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

1601 Private Thomas McCORMACK, a 37 year old Lorry driver from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1917.

1599 Private Charles William McKAVANAGH, a 28 year old Labourer from Roma, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1591 Private Amos Alfred McKAY, a 22 year old Labourer from Yelarbon via Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1594 Private Thomas Joseph McKEE, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Forest Hill via Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

1593 Private Claude Selby McKINNON, a 21 year old Stockman from Richmond via Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.

1535 Acting Corporal William Kendall McLEOD, a 19 year old Telephonist from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1595 Private Patrick Joseph McNAMARA, a 28 year old Stockman from Molloy via Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.

1581 Private Frederick Langdon MITCHELL, a 34 year old Labourer from Nambour, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1597 Private Thomas MITCHELL, a 22 year old Station hand from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1598 Private George MURPHY, a 26 year old Labourer from Emerald, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1587 Private Charles NEILSON, a 24 year old Bookkeeper from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1606 Private John NEYLON, a 34 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

 

1607 Private Francis Joseph O'DONOGHUE, a 25 year old Barman from South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1608 Private Gerard O'FLYNN, a 19 year old Bank Clerk from Gatton, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 December 1919.

1609 Private William Arthur ORR, a 27 year old Farmer from Murgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.

 

1614 Private Trevor PARKER, a 25 year old Labourer from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1613 Private Albert Reuben PATCH, a 23 year old Farmer from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1612 Private Henry William PATCH, a 28 year old Farmer from Coraki, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1610 Private Joseph George PAYNE, a 27 year old Labourer from Ingleton, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1611 Private Arthur Francis PHILP, a 21 year old Farmer from Mt Larcom, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

1533 Acting Sergeant John Robert PLUMB, a 36 year old Sailor from Salisbury, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

1615 Private Robert PORTER, a 22 year old Carpenter from Surry Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

1618 Private Alfred RASMUSSEN, a 23 year old Labourer from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 August 1919.

1536 Acting Corporal Ernest REYNOLDS, a 23 year old Miner from Stockyard Creek via Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1534 Acting Corporal Roy Barton RICHARDS, a 20 year old Labourer from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1617 Private Joseph RYAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Coorparoo, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

 

1619 Private Charles SHERLOCK, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

1620 Private Henry Charles SPENCER, a 23 year old Stockman from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1621 Private Edward John SUMMONS, a 35 year old Labourer from Richmond, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1622 Private Harry Stanley TEALE, a 24 year old Horse driver from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.

1623 Private Robert THOMPSON, a 30 year old Cooper from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1624 Private John TOMLEY, a 31 year old Carter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

 

1626 Private Stephen Thomas WALKER, a 39 year old Drayman from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1632 Private Burton Thomas WARMAN, a 22 year old Timber cutter from Narangba, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1629 Private George Frederick WATERS, a 25 year old Labourer from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

1633 Private Joseph George WATSON, a 23 year old Teamster from Bulimba, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

1631 Private William Kerr WEIR, a 44 year old Carter from South Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1625 Private Thomas Pilgrim WHEATLEY, an 18 year old Clerk from Newmarket, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

1627 Private Bert WICKS, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Blackall, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 September 1917.

1634 Private Albert Edward WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Cedar Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 September 1919.

1630 Private Henry WOOLLEY, an 18 year old Dairy farmer from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 April 1918.

1635 Private Harry WRIGHT, a 29 year old Labourer from Calliope, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

Previous: 12th Reinforcements Hawkes Bay Group

Next: 13th 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, 13th Reinforcements

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcements, embarked from Brisbane, Queensland on board HMAT A55 Kyarra 3 January 1916.

The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 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

 

1840 Private Richard Thomas ADDERLEY, a 24 year old Painter from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1841 Driver Lyle Henry ALDIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Casey Creek, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1842 Private Percy Roland ALLEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1843 Private Sylvanus George AMES, a 22 year old Labourer from Boree, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 25 November 1917.

1844 Private Pearce ASPINALL, a 26 year old Labourer from Brooloo, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

1845 Private George ATFIELD, a 23 year old Labourer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

 

1847 Private Edward Samuel BAMBERRY, an 18 year old Motor Mechanic from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1846 Private Sydney Cornelius BARBELER, a 19 year old Milkman from Brookland via Tinana, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 May 1919.

Lieutenant William Kenyon BARWISE, a 41 year old Grazier from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.

1848 Private Samuel BEBBINGTON, a 30 year old Farmer from Brookstead, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1849 Private Thomas William BERRY, a 21 year old Miner from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1877 Private William John BIDDLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 18 January 1917.

1857 Private Alan BLACK, a 24 year old Miner from Booval, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1851 Private Matthew BLACKLEY, a 21 year old Miner from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

1852 Private Maurice BLIGH, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1853 Private Frederick Charles BODEN, a 24 year old Clerk from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 8 November 1918.

1854 Private William Vincent BRENNAN, a 32 year old Rail worker from Chinchilla, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

1855 Private Arthur Sylvester BROWN, a 19 year old Printer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1856 Private Charles Henry BROWNLESS, a 27 year old Stud groom from Cooicab, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1858 Private John James BYRNE, a 23 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1937 Private Joseph William CALDWELL, an 18 year old Postal worker from Monkland, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1859 Private Samuel McKay CHARLES, a 20 year old Stockman from Gootchie, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1860 Private Alexander Sanderson CHISHOLM, a 21 year old Blacksmith from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1836 Acting Sergeant George Thomas COOPER, a 24 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

1861 Private John Joseph COOPER, a 26 year old Blacksmith Striker from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1862 Private George Percy CORBETT, a 19 year old Labourer from Charters towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1863 Private Thomas COWAN, a 21 year old Miner from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

1864 Private Archibald CRAWFORD, a 19 year old Painter from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1865 Private Edward CULLEN, a 23 year old Farmer from Maidenwell, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1866 Private Loftus Russel CUPPAIDGE, a 19 year old Station Hand from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

 

1867 Private Bernard Mervyn DEVLIN, a 27 year old Collar maker from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

 

1869 Private John Henry FLANAGAN, a 37 year old Labourer from Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1870 Private Thomas FLANAGAN, a 19 year old Butcher from Woombye, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1839 Acting Corporal Frederick William FLEMING, a 19 year old Saddler from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1871 Private John Lawrence FRASER, a 21 year old Station overseer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.

1872 Private Albert Lester FRENCH, a 23 year old Farmer from Woolooga, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 January 1917.

1838 Acting Sergeant Walter FURNISS, a 25 year old Baker from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1918.

 

1873 Private Wesley Diamond GARNER, an 18 year old Harness Maker from Swan Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1874 Private Archie GEES, a 22 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1875 Private Walter James GEES, a 19 year old Machinist from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1921 Private Bernard Benedict GILHOOLY, a 20 year old Labourer from Gundurimba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1918.

1878 Private Albert Edward GOOCH, a 20 year old Labourer from Ilfracombe, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1876 Private James Aloysius GORMAN, a 35 year old Linesman from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 May 1917.

1879 Private John GRAHAM, a 19 year old Butcher from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1880 Private Francis Robert GRANT, a 19 year old Grocer from Bowen Hills, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

1881 Private Thomas Fitzpatrick GREEVY, a 29 year old Station hand from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 March 1917.

 

1882 Private James Norman HARCUS, a 26 year old Fitter from Willbriggie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

1883 Private John HARLEY, a 24 year old Plumber from Bangalow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1884 Private Bertram Nigel HARTWELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 24 April 1918.

1885 Private Martin Francis HYNES, a 21 year old Labourer from Ravensdale, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

 

1886 Private Alexander Donnell IVORY, a 19 year old Coach painter from Mill Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

 

1850 Private Charles JENKINS, a 20 year old Plumber from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1887 Private Frederick Charles Jens JENSEN, a 33 year old Contractor from Sth Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1918.

1888 Private Alfred Joseph JOHNSTON, a 20 year old Farmer from Tatham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 December 1917.

1889 Private Daniel Thomas JONES, a 22 year old Baker from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.

1890 Private Thomas Rodger JONES, a 19 year old Labourer from Macrossan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

 

1891 Private Alfred Henry KELLAND, a 28 year old Horse trainer from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1892 Private Claude Demarshay KELLAND, a 25 year old Boot maker from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 November 1919.

1893 Private Francis James KELLAND, a 30 year old Carpenter from Mt Morgan, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

1894 Private Ernest Matthew KELLY, a 23 year old Shearer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

 

1881A Private Nicholas Lisle LAND, a 21 year old Selector from Cunnamulla, Queensland. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1895 Private William Wallace LAWTON, an 18 year old Grazier from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

1896 Private William Bell LEDLIE, a 20 year old Storekeeper from Normanton, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1897 Private Peter John LINNANE, a 25 year old Labourer from Pialba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 November 1917.

1898 Private William Matthew LONGWILL, a 24 year old Station manager from Warwick, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 October 1918.

 

1899 Private Leonard Richard MAUDSLEY, a 20 year old Farmer from Couson via Boonah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1900 Private Edgar Christopher MAYNE, a 24 year old Carter from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

1904 Private Croxford Cress McDONALD, a 21 year old Miner from Howard, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1902 Private Noel McENIRY, a 30 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1903 Private Richard McGRATH, a 31 year old Engine driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 December 1917.

1930 Private John Joseph McNULTY, a 23 year old Station hand from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1917.

1901 Private Charles Andrew MITCHELL, a 19 year old Pupil teacher from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

1905 Private Stanley Cecil NEVILL, a 20 year old Furniture maker from Indooroopilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1906 Private Robert NEWTON, a 21 year old Iron dresser from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1907 Private Thomas NORTH, an 18 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

 

1908 Private John Joseph O'REILLY, a 23 year old Farm Labourer from Moombra, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1919.

1909 Private Thomas O'REILLY, a 21 year old Timber getter from Dundas, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.

 

1910 Private James Ernest PALMER, a 22 year old Railway fireman from Alpha, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1911 Private Percy Andrew PATTERSON, a 32 year old Teamster from Killarney, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1912 Private Alfred Henry POOLE, a 28 year old Engine driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 October 1917.

 

1913 Private Nathan REEVE, a 24 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1914 Private Herbert ROACH, a 23 year old Shearer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1916 Private James ROBERTSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Wangalpong, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1917 Private John Crawford ROBERTSON, a 22 year old Station hand from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1918 Private Octavius ROSER, a 30 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1915 Private Clive Hall ROSS, a 19 year old Striker from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1919 Private John Henry RYCEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

 

1920 Private John Henry SHORT, a 21 year old Labourer from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1923 Private George Ernest SKETCHLEY, a 21 year old Boot maker from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1924 Private Frederick SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

1925 Private Thomas Watson SMITH, a 26 year old Farmer from Wondai, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1926 Private Frank Leslie Joseph SPOTSWOOD, a 21 year old Farmer from Ayr, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1927 Private Samuel John STEWART, a 19 year old Bank clerk from Red Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 May 1918.

 

1928 Private Francis George TAYLOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Tiaro, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1929 Private Arthur Morris THOMAS, an 18 year old Dental mechanic from Charters Towers, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1931 Private George WALKER, a 22 year old Sawyer from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1837 Acting Sergeant Hubert Parker WARING, a 26 year old Fruit Grower from Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1933 Private William WEBB, a 26 year old Horse trainer from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1934 Private Roy Hubert WILBY, a 19 year old Labourer from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1868 Private Arthur WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Car driver from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 March 1919.

1932 Private Esau WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Motor driver from Charleville, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1935 Private George Laurie WOODROW, an 18 year old Bank clerk from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

 

1936 Private George YOUNG, a 23 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 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:

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Monday, 21 December 2009 10:50 PM EAST

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