Topic: AIF - Fr - 13 LHR
13th LHR, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 18th Reinforcement
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 18th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A29 Suevic 21 June 1917.
The HMAT A29 Suevic weighed 12,531 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 9 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.
Finding more about a service person.
Embarkation Roll
2305 Private William Henry Colin Von ALLIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
2345 Private Oscar Edward BOND, a 19 year old Labourer from Alberton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
2308 Private Henry Stephen CONVERY, a 29 year old Driver from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.
2348 Private William DAWBER, a 33 year old Palmer from Inverleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
2342 Private Ernest DELANEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Glenhuntly, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
R504 Corporal Robert FINLAYaka Robert WATSON, a 40 year old Farrier and Miner from Waratah, Tasmania. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2323 Private Peter Finley GIBSON, a 24 year old Driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
2313 Private James Alexander HALE, a 38 year old Driver from Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
2314 Private Hans HANSEN, a 43 year old Carpenter from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
2315 Private Joe IPP, a 21 year old Salesman from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1921.
2316 Private Alfred Frank JULLYAN, a 36 year old Hairdresser from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
2317 Private Claude Henry Watson KNOWLES, an 18 year old Farm Labourer from Barmah Township, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
2344 Private James Willox LAING, a 25 year old Farmer from Bamawin, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
2322 Private John McDONALD, a 31 year old Jeweller from Flemington, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.
2319 Private John William MEW, a 34 year old Boot maker from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2346 Private Robert Wallace MINTY, a 30 year old Clerk from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.
2320 Private David MORRISON, a 26 year old Boilermakers assistant from North Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.
2347 Private Charles William MUTIMER, a 19 year old Rail worker from Gelliondale, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.
2324 Private Martin NOLAN, a 42 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 March 1918.
2325 Private Reginald Doig PENROSE, an 18 year old Grocer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
2327 Private Allan Mason PHILLIPS, a 22 year old Clerk from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
2341 Private Frederick PORTER, an 18 year old Labourer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2329 Private Charles Francis RAWSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Omeo, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.
2328 Private Thomas James ROBERTS, a 26 year old Labourer from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 February 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 15 November 1918.
2330 Private George ROSSITER, a 44 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2333 Private William SANDBERG, a 25 year old Rabbit trapper from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 September 1918.
2343 Private Harold William SLATER, a 21 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
2340 Private Samuel Pitt STOKES, a 38 year old Painter from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 January 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
2334 Private Albert Henry TREBLE, a 27 year old Milk carter from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.
2307 Private Sydney St Alban TYRER, a 22 year old Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
2336 Private John WHITE, a 33 year old Labourer from Ondit, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2337 Private George Gregory WILLIAMS, a 26 year old Farmer from Clarendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
2339 Private Norman WILSON, an 18 year old Tailor from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 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, 18th Reinforcement
