Topic: AIF - Fr - 13 LHR
13th LHR, AIF
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A67 Orsova 6 December 1916.
The HMAT A67 Orsova weighed 12,036 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 28 February 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
2123 Private Walter Jason Cyrus ASHLEY, a 35 year old Methodist Missionary from Diamond Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 July 1917.
2124 Acting Sergeant Alfred BARRETT, a 26 year old Policeman from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.
2125 Private Roy BECKLEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Drysdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
2150 Private Henry Charles Robert BRAND, a 21 year old Farmer from Yarram, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.
2126 Private Thomas Robert BROWN, a 20 year old Farmer from Colbinabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.
2127 Private David COCHRANE, a 33 year old Gardener from Clayton, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 July 1919.
R1337 Private William Christopher COLES, a 20 year old Baker from North Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
2148 Private Roy Albert COX, a 19 year old Farrier from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
2141 Private William Griffin DOUGHTY, a 23 year old Labourer from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
2128 Private Michael Joseph FLANAGAN, an 18 year old Jackeroo from Aspendale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2135 Private James Paterson FLETT, a 29 year old Farmer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
2145 Private James GRIFFLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 July 1918.
2130 Private Leslie James HADFIELD, a 21 year old Farmer from Darraweit Guim, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2131 Private Edward Caldwell HILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Colbinabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
2132 Private Walter John HUGHES, a 28 year old Labourer from Bayswater, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
2133 Private William Walter JACK, a 26 year old Farmer from Bungeet, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.
R1717 Private James Murray JENKINS, a 29 year old Miner from Traralgon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.
2134 Private Arthur William LADHAMS, an 18 year old Mechanic from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2136 Private William John LOBB, a 36 year old Grazier from Darraweit Guim, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.
2137 Private Patrick William LORIMER, a 26 year old Farmer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
2138 Private Arthur MAWSON, a 23 year old Farrier from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
2139 Private James Arthur MOORE, a 30 year old Farmer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
2129 Private James Thomas POTTER, a 24 year old Gardener from Ivanhoe, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
2151 Private James Leslie RUSH, a 40 year old Drover from The Rock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
2140 Private Frederick Sidney SOLLY, a 21 year old Labourer from East Carrack, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
2147 Acting Corporal Marcus Fraser ST-JOHN, a 44 year old Actor from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 January 1918.
2149 Private Henry Albert SULLIVAN, a 28 year old Painter from Corop Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1918.
2121 Private John Forrest TATTERSON, a 29 year old Grocer from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 March 1918.
2146 Private Ernest Albert WARING, a 23 year old Farmer from Wattle Grove, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.
2122 Private Leonard Joseph WILLIS, a 26 year old Engineer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 September 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 March 1918.
2144 Private William Alfred WOOD, a 34 year old Labourer from Cobram, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.
2143 Private John Donald WOODFIELD, a 32 year old Grazier from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 July 1918.
2142 Private Robert WRIGHT, a 19 year old Labourer Farmer from Carrajung via Rosedale, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 October 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 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, 15th Reinforcement