12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 8th Reinforcements

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 8th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A10 Karroo 5 May 1916.

The HMAT A10 Karroo weighed 6,127 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 3 January 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

 

1700 Private Albert Henry ATKINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Trunkey Creek Newbridge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1732 Private James Andrew BARTLETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Batlow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1703 Private John Sayers BROWN, a 24 year old Butter maker from Wardell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1702 Private Stanley Victor BULLOCK, a 21 year old Farm labourer from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1704 Private George Frederick BURNICLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1701 Private Alfred BURROWS, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

1705 Private Frederick Henry CHAPMAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Cassilis, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1706 Private William Solomon CISSMAN, a 33 year old Labourer from Waterloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

1708 Private Pierce Ignatius DWYER, a 24 year old Grazier from Gaylong Vale Beambri Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1709 Private Vincent Alphonsus DWYER, a 23 year old Grazier from Gaylong Vale Beambri Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

1707 Private William Augustus DWYER, a 24 year old Grazier from Wyanbah Walgett, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

1710 Private Harold George FARRELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Tabulam via Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

 

1712 Private William Vincent GALLAGHER, a 24 year old Miner from Corrimal, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1711 Private Roy Oscar Alfred GALLWEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1713 Private George GORDON, a 31 year old Shearer from Brewarrina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1715 Private Arthur Joseph HOGAN, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1714 Private William James HOLMES, a 23 year old Cattle drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1716 Private William Lightburn HORNE, a 34 year old Gas stoker from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

 

1720 Private Alfred MARLOW, a 21 year old Labourer from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1719 Private Maurice MARMION, a 28 year old Labourer from Trunkey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 August 1916.

1718 Private Charles Ralph MARSDEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1717 Private John McCOLLUM, a 20 year old Farrier from Sunshine Park via Coolamon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

 

1730 Private John PARRETT, a 22 year old Labourer from North Devon, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1721 Private Alexander Gerald Philip PAULL, a 26 year old Carpenter from Five Dock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1723 Private George John SHARP, a 20 year old Labourer from Portland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1724 Private William SIMMONS, a 35 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1722 Private Thomas William STEEP, a 29 year old Labourer from Tia PO via Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1731 Private Frederick George TAYLOR, a 19 year old Labourer from Gladesville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1725 Private Donald Duncan WALKDEN, a 33 year old Labourer from Bangalow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

1728 Private Frank Billingsley WALKER, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1726 Private Robert Francis WALSH, an 18 year old Labourer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1727 Private Jack WARD, a 24 year old Tea maker from Darbys Falls, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1729 Private Alexander WHYTE, a 23 year old Canister maker from Croydon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.

Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.

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

Collected Records of Steve Becker.

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

Further Reading:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 9th Reinforcements

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 9th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A20 Hororata 2 May 1916.

The HMAT A20 Hororata weighed 9,400 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 11 September 1917.

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

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

 

1772 Private George Hamilton ATKINSON, a 24 year old Bookkeeper from St Leonards, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 August 1919.

 

1793 Private Reginald George BALDWIN, a 22 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1782 Private Albert BARCLAY, a 43 year old Wharf Labourer from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

1761 Private Charles Alexander Stephen BENNETT, a 37 year old Farm Labourer from Liverpool, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1773 Private Harold Leslie BREWER, a 22 year old Carter from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.

 

1763 Private Angus Robert CAMERON, an 18 year old Grazier from Pidgee Millie via Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

1762 Private Arthur King CAMERON, a 19 year old Grazier from Pidgee Millie via Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1783 Private Harold CAMPION, a 21 year old Grocer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1764 Private William CAVEN, a 23 year old Billiard maker from Erskineville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1784 Private John Philip CULLEN, a 25 year old Shearer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1766 Private Evan DAVIES, a 25 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 January 1919.

1767 Private Roderick DEWAR, a 42 year old Driver from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1785 Private George Bede Leonard DICK, a 27 year old Labourer from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1765 Private Leslie Lynn DOUGLAS, a 33 year old Farmer from Castle Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1774 Private Hugh Basil Knox EDWARDES, a 21 year old Farmer from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 April 1919.

 

1775 Private Frank FRETUS, a 36 year old Stonemason from Sutherland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1786 Private Martin FROST, a 26 year old Shearer from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1787 Private Rowland William IBELL, a 26 year old Carter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1788 Private Robert Ernest INGLIS, a 25 year old Grazier from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1789 Acting Corporal Thomas Leslie INGLIS, a 23 year old Bank clerk from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1790 Private Charles Melbourne LOCKE, a 33 year old Labourer from Eungai Creek via Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

1776 Private Robert MARSDEN, a 29 year old Drover from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1769 Acting Sergeant John MAYNARD, a 28 year old Farmer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

1770 Private Herbert MITCHELL, a 24 year old Carpenter from Boolaroo via Cockle Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1777 Private Cameron Malcolm NICHOLSON, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

 

1778 Private John Philip O'BIERNE, a 43 year old Butcher from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1779 Private Albert Edward PALMER, an 18 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1780 Private William Henry RYLAND, a 23 year old Drover from Tempe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

1768 Private Selwyn STODDART, a 32 year old Farmer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1781 Private Victor THISTLEWAITE, a 23 year old Carter from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1791 Private John Francis TREADWELL, a 25 year old Labourer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1771 Private Colin Joseph WHARTON, a 24 year old Labourer from Gundy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1792 Private Cecil Henry Hardwal WILKINS, a 20 year old Labourer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

 

Previous: 8th Reinforcements

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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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 10th Reinforcements

RMS Mongolia

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 10th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Mongolia 8 July 1916.

The RMS Mongolia weighed 4,892 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the  Indian & Peninsular St. Nav Co Ltd Glasgow.  Torpedoed and sunk on 21 July 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

 

1821 Private Lindsay Arnold ALLEY, a 23 year old Painter from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1822 Private Bertie ANDREWS, a 22 year old Horse trainer from Boggabilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1918.

 

1823 Private William Robert BLAIN, a 23 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

 

1824 Private Lionel CAMPLIN, a 23 year old Book Sales from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

Major Philip Arthur CHAMBERS, a 38 year old Grazier from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1825 Private Thomas Edward COLLING, a 19 year old Labourer from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1827 Private Charles DAVIES, a 21 year old Miner from Helensburgh, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1828 Private Roy DAVISON, a 22 year old Labourer from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

297 Private Robert Stuart DUNLOP, an 18 year old Farmer from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1831 Private Robert Dill GAMBLE, a 35 year old Farmer from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1832 Private Leslie John Samuel GENNER, a 23 year old Labourer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1833 Private Frederick James GOODWIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Breadalbane via Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 September 1919.

1834 Private William James Robinson GRANT, an 18 year old Labourer from Tantawangle via Candelo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

 

1857 Private Bertram HARRIS, a 28 year old Horse breaker from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1836 Private Hugh John HILLEN, a 27 year old Boundary rider from Merriwa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1837 Private James Allen Adyan HOPKINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

Lieutenant Edward Spencer HORDERN, a 35 year old Farmer from Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 August 1918.

1838 Private Thomas John Cornelius HOSKISSON, a 36 year old Farmhand from Orangeville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1839 Private Hilton Roy KELLY, a 23 year old Farmer from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

1840 Private James KENNEDY, a 20 year old Carpenter from Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1841 Private David Daniel John LAUNT, a 28 year old Labourer from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

1842 Private Thomas Edward McDONALD, a 24 year old Labourer from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1843 Private John Andrew MILLER, a 34 year old Labourer from Upper Rouchell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1844 Corporal Ronald MOUAT, a 19 year old Bushman from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1845 Private Carr Michael PERRY, a 21 year old Carrier from Canowindra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1846 Private Albert Victor POLLOCK, a 19 year old Cordial maker from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1847 Private Frederick James RILEY, a 19 year old Saddler from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1848 Private Walter James RUSSELL, a 22 year old Hairdresser from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 July 1918.

 

1849 Private Stephen John SAMPSON, a 21 year old Station worker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

376 Private Frank SCHAAF, a 25 year old Labourer from Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1850 Acting Sergeant Charles MacDonnell SCOTT, a 25 year old Dentist from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1851 Private Clifford SMITH, a 24 year old Brick maker from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

 

1852 Private Charles Albert THOMSON, a 23 year old Horse driver from Epping, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1853 Private William Joseph WALL, a 23 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1853 Private William Joseph WALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

Previous: 9th Reinforcements

Next: 11th 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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcements

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A25 Anglo-Egyptian 19 September 1916.

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

 

1915 Private Alfred Edward BERTEAU, a 24 year old Jackeroo from Isisford, Queensland. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1883 Acting Corporal Aubrey Allan BRITTON, a 21 year old Clerk from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1920.

1882 Private Charles BROWN, a 25 year old Labourer from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1884 Private George Keith CHURCHES, a 22 year old Student from Peel via Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1885 Private Stanley Victor COOK, a 21 year old Farmer from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1918.

 

1933 Private Victor Herbert DIGNAM, a 21 year old Labourer from Ogunbil, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1888 Private Edgar Bede DRIVER, a 41 year old Grazier from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1889 Private William James DUNBAR, a 35 year old Clergyman from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 November 1917.

 

1890 Private Percy Edward EVANS, a 19 year old Labourer from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

 

142 Corporal James Arthur GILBERT, a 23 year old Labourer from Adaminaby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 7 July 1917.

1891 Private Horace Hugh GORDON, a 21 year old Driver from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 September 1919.

1927 Private Gordon Valentine GOUGH, a 24 year old Drover from Garah via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

312 Private Roland Leslie HARRISON, a 27 year old Station Overseer from Willows, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

1893 Private Walter HOLLAND, a 23 year old Farmer from Cobargo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

1913 Private Herbert Thomas George HOWE, a 31 year old Carrier from Surrey Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

 

1894 Private Garnet Woolsey JARVIS, a 35 year old Labourer from The Oaks via Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1895 Private Ernest Thomas JONES, a 23 year old Labourer from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1896 Private Reuben Headley JONES, a 24 year old Carter from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

343 Private William L'ESTRANGE, a 20 year old Dairy Farmer from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1898 Private Horace George McCRAE, a 21 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1926 Private Norman Hilton McGINTY, a 21 year old Farmer from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

 

1900 Private David Thomas NASH, a 22 year old Labourer from Dungog, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1928 Private Herbert George PERRING, a 19 year old Labourer from Nundle via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1902 Private William PINKERTON, a 19 year old Canvasser from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 April 1919.

1929 Private Thomas Albert PLUMMER, a 28 year old Farmer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1906 Private John Michael RAE, a 43 year old Carpenter from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1907 Acting Sergeant Arthur RICHARDSON, a 32 year old bricklayer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1908 Private Allan Marcus RIDEOUT, a 27 year old Labourer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1930 Private David ROWE, a 20 year old Farmer from Frederickton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1909 Private Joseph William SMITH, a 25 year old Labourer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

 

1911 Private Francis Layard TOURLE, a 29 year old Grazier from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1932 Private James Walter Ray WALSH, a 22 year old Postal clerk from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1925 Private Thomas Cyril WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Farmer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

Previous: 10th Reinforcements

Next: 12th 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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

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12th LHR, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcements

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A58 Kabinga 12 September 1916.

The HMAT A58 Kabinga weighed 4,657 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London. The Kabinga was captured by Emden in the Bay of Bengal on 12 September 1914 and released with the Emden’s beaching at the Cocos Islands. The Kabinga was leased by the Commonwealth until 19 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

 

1941 Private Thomas John BENNETTS, a 34 year old Farmer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1942 Private Frederick James BISGROVE, a 22 year old Station hand from Wahroonga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

524 Private Arthur Leslie BLACKBURN, a 20 year old Boundary Rider from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 July 1919.

1943 Private John BRUNTON, a 27 year old Farm contractor from Merrylands, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 March 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

 

1946 Private William George Ernest CURREY, a 26 year old Grazier from Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1947 Private George Allan DAVIS, a 25 year old Labourer from Garah via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1948 Private Henry Hastings De La FORCE, a 25 year old Farmer from Kempsey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1949 Private John Henry DICKSON, a 27 year old Carter from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1950 Private Patrick Bede DONNELLY, a 41 year old Storeman from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1951 Private Colin Campbell Brewster DOUGLAS, a 44 year old Farmer from Aldersyde Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1953 Acting Corporal James FLETCHER, a 21 year old Clerk from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

 

1954 Private Thomas Cross GIBSON, a 32 year old Carpenter from St Leonards, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1955 Private Richard James GOGGIN, a 23 year old Tailor from Bredbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1956 Private Charles Albert GOUGH, a 23 year old Drover from Garah via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1958 Private James John HALL, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1975 Private Walter Thomas JACKSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

1960 Private Eric Oswald LEES, a 23 year old Farmer from Naremburn North, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

 

1961 Private Alfred Andrew MARCH, a 23 year old Drover from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

478 Private Neil NICHOLSON, a 21 year old Farm Labourer from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

 

1962 Private Christian Edward PRATT, a 19 year old Engineer from Peak Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

 

1963 Private Harry Hancock RATHBONE, a 22 year old Grazier from Tullamore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

 

1968 Private Frank Edwin SINGLETON, a 23 year old Overseer from Nyngan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1965 Private Hillas William SMITH, a 21 year old Ship Steward from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1966 Private Walter James SMITH, a 22 year old Farm Labourer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1967 Acting Sergeant John James SULLIVAN, a 22 year old Clerk from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

 

1969 Private Percy Clifford TAYLOR, a 38 year old Labourer from Crows Nest, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1970 Private Sydney Thomas THOMPSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Bibbenluke via Monaro, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

21 Private Keith Charles WADE, a 21 year old Labourer from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

456 Private Vivian Henry WEST, a 24 year old Clerk from Rockdale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1971 Private David Joseph WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Captains Flat via Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

200 Private Thomas WILLIAMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Wellington, New Zealand. He enlisted on 6 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1973 Private John Leslie YEO, a 20 year old Farmer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1972 Private Joseph Charles YEO, a 31 year old Farmer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 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:

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF

12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour 

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT

Updated: Saturday, 9 January 2010 1:57 PM EAST

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