Topic: AIF - Fr - 13 LHR
13th LHR, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 20th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A32 Themistocles 4 August 1917.
The HMAT A32 Themistocles weighed 11,231 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the G Thompson & Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 20 October 1917.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.
Finding more about a service person.
Embarkation Roll
2424 Private Robert Darragh BELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Panmure, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
2425 Private Charles Alfred BIRTLES, a 20 year old Clerk from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2423 Private Rupert Leslie BOYD, a 19 year old Labourer from Metung, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2426 Private Edward James BOYLE, a 20 year old Labourer from Portland, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
2427 Private George DENNETT, an 18 year old Driver from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2428 Private Herman DUNSTAN, a 19 year old Labourer from East Woorarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.
2429 Private Sidney Alfred FORD, a 21 year old Pastry cook from North Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 January 1919.
2430 Private John GILCHRIST, a 32 year old Shop keeper from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
2434 Private Alan HALL, an 18 year old Farmer from Boolarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
2433 Private Eric Alan HANCOCK, an 18 year old Farmer from Metung, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
2435 Private Colin Richard HILL, an 18 year old Rail worker from Tatyoon, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
2437 Private William George HOFFMANN, a 19 year old Grocer from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.
2436 Private Walter John HOY, a 40 year old Farrier from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2459 Private Christopher Joseph KELLY, a 24 year old Miner from Quamby Brook, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
2438 Private William George KERR, a 20 year old Bricklayer from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
2457 Staff Sergeant Harold Wilfred LAGERLOW, a 32 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.
2440 Private George Adam White LAURIE, a 38 year old Labourer from Port Fairy, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2439 Private Joseph Rupert LAVELL, an 18 year old Labourer from East Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
2456 Private Desmond Arnold LOWERY, an 18 year old Baker from Burnie, Tasmania. He enlisted on 15 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
2441 Private Arthur John LYTTLE, a 25 year old Clerk from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 March 1920.
2442 Private Henry Allen MARKLEY, a 30 year old Labourer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 21 October 1918.
2422 Acting Corporal John Joseph McPHERSON, a 37 year old Engineer from East Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2445 Private Allan NEWEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Chiltern, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 January 1919.
2446 Private Charles Herbert REARDON, a 44 year old Shearer from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
2449 Private Eugene George SAXE, a 22 year old Labourer from Johnsonville, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
2448 Private William Eli SMITH, a 42 year old Carter from Tarnagulla, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
2447 Private Thomas STEWART, an 18 year old Cycle builder from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 November 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 December 1918.
2454 Private Russell TRELOAR, a 21 year old Bee keeper from Noradjuha, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 January 1919.
2450 Private Charles William TURNER, a 20 year old Storeman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
2451 Private Henry Victor VINALL, a 21 year old Farmer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
2455 Private Ellis Burgoyne WEEKS, an 18 year old Baker from West Burnie, Tasmania. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2453 Private Albert William WILLIS, an 18 year old Labourer from West Alberton, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.
2452 Private Eric Moritz WOODS, an 18 year old Civil servant from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 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:
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 20th Reinforcement
