6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Persic Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A34 Persic 18 November 1915.

The HMAT A34 Persic weighed 12,042 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 8 November 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

1591 Private James ALLEN, a 19 year old Butcher from Rose Valley via Emmaville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1918.

 

1594 Private Harry Jones BABER, a 28 year old Carrier from Cabramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1592 Acting Corporal Henry BARNES, a 21 year old Labourer from Katoomba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1770 Private George Henry BAUSCH, a 23 year old Labourer from Beaconsfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1596 Private Reginald BEADMAN, a 22 year old Horse trainer from Rappville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1595 Private William BEADMAN, an 18 year old Horse trainer from Rappville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1771 Private Robert Frederick BENNETT, a 21 year old Brick carter from South Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1680 Private Edward BENNETTS, a 20 year old Civil servant from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1598 Private Francis William BOLAND, an 18 year old Telegraph messenger from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1597 Private Albert BOLLINGER, a 19 year old Farmer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 March 1918.

1772 Private Clifford Dare BONDFIELD, an 18 year old Clerk from Glenugie via Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1679 Private Walter BOYLSON, a 32 year old Chauffeur from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1678 Private Russell James BROWN, a 27 year old Grazier from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1593 Private Harold William BUCKLEY, a 21 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1681 Private John Phillip BUSH, a 21 year old Engineers apprentice from Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

 

Captain Herbert Caine CAINES, a 47 year old Merchant from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1682 Private David Gordon CAMPBELL, a 26 year old Dairy farmer from Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1605 Private Percy Reginald CAMPBELL, a 21 year old Draughtsman from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1599 Acting Sergeant Samuel CARTWRIGHT, a 39 year old Dairyman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 January 1919.

1601 Private Lawrence CHANDLER, an 18 year old Station hand from Darlington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1603 Private Jack CLARKE, a 25 year old Butcher from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1600 Private Thomas COOPER, a 37 year old Farm labourer from Wattamondara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1604 Private Alfred Ellerslie CRAIG, a 22 year old Accountant from Mt Pleasant via Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1602 Private Owen Edward CULGAN, a 31 year old Farmer from Ben Lomond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

 

1608 Private Harry Westbrook DAVIS, a 27 year old Farmer from Berry, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1606 Private Percy Augustus DAVIS, a 21 year old Rail porter from St Mary's Rooty Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 April 1920.

1607 Private James Sibraa DRAPER, a 20 year old Stockman from Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1609 Private James Allen DYCE, an 18 year old Student from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

 

1610 Private Bert William EDGERTON, a 21 year old Farmer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1684 Private John Verrall EDWARDS, a 20 year old Baker from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1683 Private Francis Bryan EGAN, a 30 year old Grazier from Kiameron Station via Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1611 Private James Henry Francis ELLIOTT, a 28 year old Labourer from Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

1614 Private Thomas Edward FARLEY, a 24 year old Labourer from Narboy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

1612 Private Joshua Paul FIELD, a 22 year old Shopkeeper from Forbes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 November 1916.

1775 Private William John FINCH, a 19 year old Labourer from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1615 Acting Sergeant Edgar Anton GEYER, a 40 year old Chief Steward & Purser from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1616 Private Thomas GLYDE, a 21 year old Farmer from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 October 1918.

 

1685 Private Adrian Richard HAGON, a 25 year old Civil servant from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1778 Private William Henry HARMER, a 22 year old Labourer from Wyalong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1761 Private Bede HART, a 29 year old Labourer from Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1618 Private Arthur HEANY, a 44 year old Shearer from Wongarbon, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1620 Private George Albert James HIGHFIELD, a 28 year old Tuckerman from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1619 Private John Gilbert HINGSTON, a 25 year old Agent from Mt View, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1617 Private Stanley HOURIGAN, a 20 year old Barman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1621 Private William HOWARD, a 44 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1622 Private Percy Nevell INGLE, a 26 year old Farm labourer from Molong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1623 Private Herbert Francis INWOOD, a 24 year old Labourer from Numbil, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

 

1624 Private Edward Stanley JACKSON, a 30 year old Farmer from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

Lieutenant Frank Birkbeck JACOB, a 25 year old Engineer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1625 Private Jack JOHNSON, a 21 year old Motor driver from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

1762 Private John Robert JONES, a 20 year old Telegraph operator from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.

 

1628 Private Robert Lindsay KELTON, a 44 year old Farrier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1627 Private Charles Everest KENT, a 26 year old Postal worker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1626 Private Edward KING, a 28 year old Miner from Cootamundra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 October 1917.

 

1763 Private Alfred James LATTIMORE, a 22 year old Carpenter from Bungay via Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1629 Private Sydney William LEE, a 23 year old Labourer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1630 Private Wallace Douglas LEE, a 19 year old Labourer from Bungendore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 29 October 1917.

 

1635 Private Henry William MARSHALL, a 27 year old Horse trainer from Atherton, Queensland. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Accident, 9 April 1917.

1643 Private John Joseph MARTIN, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1642 Private Reginald Clarence MAYBURY, a 22 year old Farmer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

1781 Private William McCOMAS, a 32 year old Clerk from Wentworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1632 Private Francis Edward McGRATH, a 20 year old Cheese maker from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1633 Private Norman Leslie McLEAN, a 21 year old Wool classer from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1631 Private James McSWEENEY, a 25 year old Hairdresser from Albury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 June 1919.

1634 Private Francis David MEAKER, a 27 year old Labourer from Dawson Flat via Bega, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1641 Private Henry Gordon MILLER, a 22 year old Farmer from Wingeewah via Gerringong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

1640 Private Will MONTEFIORE, a 30 year old Stockman from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1638 Private Joseph MORLEY, a 27 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

1639 Private Sydney Edward MORLEY, a 19 year old Labourer from Violet Town, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1644 Private Henry Pope MOXHAM, a 45 year old Saddler from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1636 Private Frank MURRAY, a 21 year old Farmer from Manildra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 7 November 1918.

1637 Private Kenneth Frank MURRAY, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

 

1764 Private Francis Allen NOLAN, a 22 year old Barman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1917.

 

1648 Private Edward Charles OATES, a 22 year old Farmer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1646 Private William Francis O'DONNELL, a 20 year old Window dresser from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.

 

1652 Acting Corporal Robert Norman PARRY, a 24 year old Station Overseer from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; disembarked at Melbourne, sent back to Sydney and subsequently Discharged, 22 May 1916.

1650 Private Alfred James PEARCE, a 20 year old Labourer from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1651 Private John Hubert PLUNKETT, a 28 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1657 Private Ernest RANDALL, a 21 year old Labourer from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1653 Private Neil ROSS, a 20 year old Grazier from Kinross, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1654 Private John Wright RUSTEN, a 19 year old Butcher from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 10 July 1918.

1656 Private Joseph RUSTEN, a 23 year old Butcher from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1655 Private William John RUSTEN, a 31 year old Boundary rider from Gulgong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1658 Private Cecil James RYRIE, a 46 year old Grazier from Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 October 1916.

 

1665 Private Francis Glover SINCLAIR, a 31 year old Porter from Wickham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1662 Private Stanley Rupert SMART, a 23 year old Labourer from Nangus, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1664 Private Roy Albert SPURWAY, a 22 year old Farmer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1660 Acting Corporal Charles Alexander STANTON, a 26 year old Tram conductor from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1659 Private Horatio Francis STANTON, a 22 year old Coach smith from Concord, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

1663 Private Francis Leonard STEWART, a 38 year old Farmer from Arthurville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1661 Private William Norman STRACHAN, a 19 year old Grocer from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1668 Private William Andrew TOMLINSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1765 Private Ferdinand Pearson TOMPSON, a 22 year old Auctioneer from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 3 April 1919.

1667 Private John Errol TREDREA, a 26 year old Grazier from Spring Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1666 Acting Corporal Roy Charles TREDREA, a 21 year old Telegraph assistant from Spring Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1669 Acting Sergeant Reginald Walter TRIBE, a 39 year old Labourer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1766 Private Victor Edwin TURNER, a 23 year old Farmer from Yetholme, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

 

1768 Private Allan McDonald WARDEN, a 23 year old Farmer from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1670 Private Charles William WATSON, a 44 year old Coach painter from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1916.

1769 Private James William WEEKES, a 26 year old Labourer from Kimberke, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1767 Private Robert Thomas Kennerson WELCH, a 23 year old Rail Signalman from Blacktown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1671 Private Charles WILDE, a 28 year old Labourer from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1674 Private Arthur Hordern WILKINS, a 19 year old Draper from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.

1780 Private Henry Charles WILLIAMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 April 1918.

1672 Private Richard Henry WINSLETT, a 24 year old Miner from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

1676 Private David Moncrieff WRIGHT, a 28 year old Farmer from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1673 Private Herbert WRIGHT, a 23 year old Labourer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 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:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board SS Hawkes Bay 23 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.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

1584 Private Jack Clive ARMITAGE, an 18 year old Rail porter from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

1582 Private William Sydney BALLARD, a 28 year old Postal worker from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 October 1919.

1532 Private James Stanley BRIGGS, a 21 year old Station hand from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1533 Private Alfred Thomas BROWN, a 19 year old Rail Gatekeeper from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

 

1535 Private Albert CHEETHAM, a 21 year old Carter from Silverwater, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1537 Private Cecil COOPER, a 21 year old Horse driver from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1534 Private John Albert CURPHY, a 21 year old Labourer from Howlong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

 

1540 Private George Solomon Victor DAVIS, a 22 year old Labourer from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1539 Private Walter DERRETT, a 44 year old Veterinary dresser from Woy Woy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1538 Private John Harry DONALDSON, a 21 year old Dairyman from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

1541 Private Samuel John EMERSON, a 32 year old Labourer Bush labourer from Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

1542 Private Bertie Thomas FORREST, a 40 year old Estate agent from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

1543 Private Patrick FRAZER, a 19 year old Postal worker from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1545 Private William Charles GARDINER, a 21 year old Labourer from Woolomin via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1585 Private Bertram GIBSON, a 28 year old Biograph operator from Gilgandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

1544 Private Jack GORRICK, a 22 year old Labourer from Chiswick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1918.

1546 Private Harry GUEST, a 19 year old Farm labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

 

1547 Private Roy Stanley HATTER, a 21 year old Clerk from Exeter, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

1548 Acting Corporal Stanley Gladstone HAYES, a 19 year old Butcher from Botony, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

 

1549 Private Ernest INGRAM, a 21 year old Jockey from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1550 Private George Reginald INMAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Nemingha North via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1551 Private William Reginald INMAN, a 26 year old Labourer from Pilliga Scrub, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

 

1553 Private William Henry JOHNSTON, a 19 year old Stockman from Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1552 Private Charles James JONES, a 27 year old Carpenter from Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 June 1917.

 

1554 Acting Sergeant James KEMP, a 39 year old Poultry farmer from Wentworthville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.

1555 Private Thomas KEOGH, a 25 year old Labourer from Quirindi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1556 Private Anthony Griffin KORN, a 19 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

 

1560 Private Alexander George McKAY, a 43 year old Hairdresser from Hobart, Tasmania. He enlisted on 23 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1561 Private William Andrew McPHERSON, a 23 year old Labourer from Pilliga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1557 Private James Vincent MOLLOY, an 18 year old Labourer from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1558 Private William Robert MORRIS, a 27 year old Labourer from Westdale via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1559 Private George Edward MUMBY, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

 

1562 Private Percy NICHOLL, a 26 year old Drover from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1563 Private Francis Eric Richard NORTHMORE, an 18 year old Labourer from Westdale via Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

 

1564 Private John PAINTER, a 20 year old Tobacconist from Fairfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1566 Private Joseph Henry ROLPH, a 24 year old Horse trainer from Kangaroo Valley Nowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

 

1567 Acting Sergeant Henry Stewart SCOBIE, a 31 year old Vigneron from Wedderburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

1568 Private Allen John Richard SIDDINS, a 20 year old Station Overseer from Camden, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

1569 Private Denis Joseph SPARROW, a 19 year old Labourer from Mortlake, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1570 Private Edmund Harrington STREET, an 18 year old Station hand from Chatswood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.

 

1571 Private Roy THOROUGHGOOD, a 24 year old Labourer from West Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

 

1573 Private George Ernest WALKER, a 34 year old Farmer from Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1572 Private George Arthur WALLACE, a 37 year old Miner from Broadmeadow via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.

1580 Private John Mille WARDROBE, a 20 year old Plumber from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1581 Private Francis David Roy WHITE, a 17 year old Mail driver from Mullion Creek, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1576 Private Albert Ernest WILKINSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1575 Private Marseilles Haydon John WINTER, a 19 year old Ships fireman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1579 Private Joseph Vincent WITHERS, a 28 year old Labourer from West Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

1578 Private Michael Augustine WITHERS, a 21 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1574 Private Clive Vincent WRIGHT, a 19 year old Gardener from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 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:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A60 Aeneas 20 December 1915.

The HMAT A60 Aeneas weighed 10,049 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 22 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.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

1836 Private John ANDERSON, a 26 year old Sailor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 March 1917.

1837 Private Sydney ANDERSON, a 19 year old Horse trainer from Goolagong via Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1838 Private William Charles ANNAND, an 18 year old Fireman from St Peters, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 April 1919.

1839 Private Charles Brentnall ARNDELL, a 20 year old Farmer from Gurley Siding, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1840 Private Reginald Vivian ATKINSON, a 21 year old Telegraphist from Plattsburg, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

 

1845 Private William Ernest BOND, a 21 year old Plumber from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1843 Private Austin William BOURKE, a 20 year old Porter from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

1844 Private Harold Ernest BOURKE, a 19 year old Porter from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

Second Lieutenant William Keating BRENNAN, a 29 year old Squatter from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 20 April 1917.

1846 Private Allan Wilfred BREWER, an 18 year old Farmhand from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1966 Private Edward BROWN, a 21 year old Shearer from Apple Tree Gully Elsmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1972 Private John Campbell BRUCE, a 23 year old Seaman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 February 1917.

1841 Private Frederick BULLARD, a 33 year old Butcher from Tooraweenah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

 

1856 Private Walter Gommersill CAREY, a 33 year old Fuelman from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.

1868 Private George CAVILL, a 36 year old Station hand from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1863 Private Stanley CHESTERTON, a 27 year old Agent from Coffs Harbor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1854 Private Raymond Henry CLEMENTS, a 21 year old Labourer from Pomeroy, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1857 Private Gordon COLEMAN, a 19 year old Mechanic from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

1858 Private Noel McLeod CONRAN, a 23 year old Station Manager from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 July 1916.

1862 Private John James CONSTANCE, a 23 year old Stockman from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.

1866 Private Percy Thomas CONSTANCE, a 22 year old Labourer from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1860 Private George CRITCHLEY, a 45 year old Horse breaker from Summer Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1853 Private Roy Fergus CUNNINGHAM, a 25 year old Labourer from Goulburn East, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 26 October 1917.

 

1872 Private Marcus DARSOW, a 21 year old Farmer from Drillham, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 November 1918.

1875 Acting Corporal Harry Edmond DAVIS, a 21 year old Piano repairer from North Harbour via Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

1967 Private Charles Thomas DAWSON, a 23 year old Farmhand from Tomingley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1874 Private Eric Fanc DeSALIS, a 21 year old Station hand from Michelago, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 November 1917.

1870 Private Alfred Owen DICK, an 18 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1864 Private William Vincent DICK, a 21 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1971 Private Stanley Charles DRINKWATER, a 30 year old Fireman from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

1869 Private Albert Edward DUNN, a 22 year old Labourer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1873 Private Neil DUNN, a 19 year old Grazier from St Albans Camp Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

1871 Private William DUNN, a 19 year old Grazier from St Albans Camp Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1970 Acting Sergeant Richard Henry FENTON, a 32 year old Clerk from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1969 Private William Henry FENTON, a 22 year old Rail worker from Cremorne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1878 Private Edward FISHER, a 27 year old Clergyman from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1920.

1877 Private Collin Bathurst FORSYTH, a 19 year old Brass finisher from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1879 Private Stanley Edgar David FOX, a 24 year old Miner from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 September 1918.

1880 Acting Corporal John Thomas FRAME, a 26 year old Labourer from Ashford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

 

1885 Private Leslie Ewen GILLMAN, a 28 year old Trainer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1883 Private Thomas Douglas GODFREY, a 22 year old Plasterer from Kenmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

1881 Private George Valentine GOMAN, a 20 year old Cleaner from Walcha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1882 Private George GOODING, a 19 year old Farmer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1887 Private William Frederick GRIFFITHS, an 18 year old Winchman from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

 

1891 Private Norman Gladstone HACKETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Guy Fawkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1941 Acting Corporal Archibald Usher HILL, a 41 year old Grazier from Oklahara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1889 Private Albert Frederick Osborne HOOD, a 29 year old Labourer from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 11 June 1917.

 

1893 Private William IRVIN, a 27 year old Farmer from Tooraweenah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

 

1895 Private Oliver George JAMES, a 38 year old Labourer from East Burwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1896 Private Arthur Frederick William JOHNSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

1897 Private Ernest Edwin KEARNS, a 31 year old Telegraphist from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 December 1919.

 

1902 Private Stanley LEADER, a 25 year old Labourer from Ilford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1900 Private Charles Eli LEE, a 21 year old Farmer from Lawrence, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

1901 Private Joseph LEONARD, a 24 year old Hospital attendant from Kenmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1905 Private Norman Allan LLOYD, a 23 year old Labourer from Alagali via Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

 

1912 Acting Corporal Godfrey Samson MacDONALD, a 40 year old Labourer from Killarney via Nullamanna, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1909 Private George Fleming MacKENZIE, a 21 year old Grocer from Wingham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1910 Private Lindsay John Robert MacPHERSON, an 18 year old Farmer from Craig End, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 16 April 1917.

1917 Private Francis MATZONAS, a 25 year old Sailor from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 6 November 1917.

1922 Private John McGEE, a 27 year old Driver from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1907 Private David McKINLEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1906 Private Thomas McLEAN, a 26 year old Blacksmith from West Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

1913 Private Alfred William Smith MISSINGHAM, a 22 year old Grazier from Dorroughby via Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1918 Private John Reginald MYLAN, a 19 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

 

1923 Private Stanley George NINNESS, a 19 year old Horse breaker from Islington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

1924 Private George Sinclair OLSEN, a 22 year old Carpenter from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 July 1916.

1925 Private Archibald OWENS, a 22 year old Labourer from Armatree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

 

1935 Private Samuel George PALMER, a 23 year old Shearer from Rye Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1931 Acting Corporal Eustace Cyprian PARKER, an 18 year old Bank Clerk from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1930 Private Ernest Oscar PERROTT, a 22 year old Labourer from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1929 Acting Corporal George Matthews PIRIE, a 23 year old Labourer from Boggabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1927 Private John Luke POTTER, a 36 year old Barman from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

1933 Private Herbert Ernest PRYOR, a 26 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 January 1919.

1932 Private Leslie Alfred PRYOR, a 32 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

1934 Private Raymond Robert PRYOR, an 18 year old Labourer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

 

1937 Private Thomas Alfred RICHARDSON, an 18 year old Station hand from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1938 Private Claude Dennis ROCK, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Strathfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1940 Private John Edwin ROSS, a 21 year old Rail signaller from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 August 1917.

1936 Private Milfred Stanley RUSSELL, a 21 year old Printer from Esk, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 7 June 1918.

 

1948 Private Ernest George SELLINGS, a 35 year old Miner from Lora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1950 Private Richard Elwyn SHANNON, a 20 year old Labourer from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 20 November 1916.

1947 Private Sydney Robert SHEPHERD, a 25 year old Labourer from Marulan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1942 Private Edgar Robert SHERMAN, a 19 year old Hospital attendant from Marulan, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 30 September 1917.

1945 Private Francis Herbert SHERWIN, a 23 year old Bank Clerk from Cargo via Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1953 Private Bertrand SILVA, a 23 year old Engineer from Woollahra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 November 1916.

1943 Private Albert George SMITH, a 32 year old Labourer from Greenwood, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1949 Private Alfred Arthur SMITH, an 18 year old Rope worker from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

1951 Private Norman Hector SMITH, a 22 year old Farmhand from Tottenham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1952 Private Sydney Gordon SMITH, a 26 year old Labourer from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 19 October 1918.

1944 Private James Douglas STEWART, a 28 year old Labourer from Dungay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1946 Private Oliver William Milton SUTTON, a 28 year old Labourer from Nymagee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

 

1955 Private Harold TAYLOR, a 22 year old Labourer from Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1956 Private Patrick Burton TICEHURST, a 27 year old Rail worker from Kensington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 November 1919.

1968 Private Arthur Edward TOM, a 24 year old Chauffeur from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

806 Private Ernest Trevor TOVEY, a 34 year old Military instructor from Caringbah, via Sutherland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 February 1919.

 

1962 Private Francis James WALL, a 26 year old Drover from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

1957 Acting Corporal George Harold WALLACE, a 21 year old Station Overseer from Gravesend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 March 1920.

1960 Private Harold Reginald WARD, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1961 Private George Christopher WARREN, an 18 year old Fisher from Swansea, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

1959 Private Frank James WILLIS, a 20 year old Baker from Bowral, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 September 1917.

1963 Private William James WILSON, a 20 year old Hospital attendant from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

1958 Private Thomas Oswald WOODGER, a 20 year old Labourer from Monaro, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

 

1965 Private Arthur Charles YEO, a 19 year old Farmer from Wattle View via Tooraweenah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

 

Previous: 12th Reinforcement Persic Group 

Next: 14th 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:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Sunday, 17 January 2010 8:11 AM EAST

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6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 14th Reinforcement

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 14th Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A62 Wandilla 3 February 1916.

The HMAT A62 Wandilla weighed 7,785 tons with an average cruise speed of 16 knots or 29.63 kmph. It was owned by the Adelaide SS Co Ltd, Adelaide, and manned by Australian officers and during her service by mainly Australian crews. The Wandilla was leased by the Commonwealth until 24 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.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

2107 Private James Daniel ADAMS, a 21 year old Labourer from Beridale via Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 16 July 1916.

1991 Private James ALLEN, a 27 year old Labourer from Koorawatha via Young, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

1992 Private Phillip Elam ARNOLD, a 21 year old Orchardist from Cherry Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 July 1917.

 

2002 Private Francis Henry BACK, a 22 year old Farmer from Upper Gilmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.

2003 Private Harold Augustine BECK, a 21 year old Dairyman from Numbugga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 December 1916.

2114 Private Frederick BENNETT, a 35 year old Labourer from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 January 1919.

1994 Private Walter Herbert BENNETT, a 22 year old Carter from Wellington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1995 Private William Charles BLACK, a 21 year old Farmer from Alpines, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1996 Private Heric Edward BOREHAM, a 20 year old Labourer from Glenovel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.

1997 Private Colin Arthur BOWLER, a 27 year old Braceman from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1998 Private Arthur BROWN, a 25 year old Labourer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

1999 Private Thomas BURGESS, a 22 year old Drover from Humula via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2000 Private William James BURGESS, a 28 year old Drover from Humula via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.

2001 Private Harry BURTON, a 23 year old Horse breaker from Temora, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

2112 Private William CASEY, a 26 year old Labourer from Barellan MSW. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

2008 Acting Corporal Frederick Charles CAVILL, a 21 year old Professional Swimmer from Rose Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2018 Private Albert Ernest CHINNOCK, a 23 year old Miner from Fig Tree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 June 1918.

2007 Private Thomas Joseph CODY, a 45 year old Clerk from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

2016 Private Walter COFFEY, a 20 year old Jockey from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

2010 Private Arthur Ernest COLLINS, a 22 year old Orchardist from Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2017 Private Percival Robert John COLLINS, a 20 year old Grazier from Marama via Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.

2011 Private David COSGROVE, a 21 year old Labourer from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.

2004 Private Charles COTMORE, an 18 year old Bush labourer from North Dorrigo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

2014 Private Kenneth Lindsay CUDDEN, a 27 year old Labourer from Bakers Swamp via Dripstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

 

2022 Private John Hume DOYLE, a 25 year old Labourer from Canbelego, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

2020 Private Hubert George DULHUNTY, a 25 year old Farmer from Boomerang via Eglinton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

 

2024 Private William Eugene EDWARDS, a 21 year old Farmer from Bulahdelah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

R128 Corporal James ELLIOTT, a 27 year old Farmer from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

2023 Private Herbert ELLISON, a 21 year old Labourer from Griffiths, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

 

2027 Private Duncan Ambros Debros FISHER, a 36 year old Shop worker from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2028 Private Leslie FORREST, a 22 year old Farmer from Carlingford, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2026 Private William Francis FREEMANTLE, a 21 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

 

2029 Private Alfred William GEORGE, a 20 year old Labourer from Taranga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2030 Private John Reynolds GEORGE, a 31 year old Labourer from Taranga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2031 Private Richard Henry GEORGE, a 36 year old Labourer from Taranga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2034 Private Thomas Dainton Younger GLANHAM, a 44 year old Surveyors draughtsman from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1005 Private Cecil Roland GRAHAM, a 25 year old Station hand from Lockend, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

 

2101 Private Percy James HAGAN, a 23 year old Station hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2036 Private "Jack" John Christian von HAGEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 July 1919.

2042 Private William Thomas HAMMOND, a 29 year old Grocer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.

2038 Private William HARBROW, a 32 year old Ostler from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2041 Private James HAYES, a 44 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2102 Private Alfred Victor HENRY, a 25 year old Station hand from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.

2040 Private Stanley Norman HIGLETT, an 18 year old Farmhand from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

2039 Private Leslie Thomas HILL, a 25 year old Labourer from McDonalds Creek via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

2035 Private Rowland John HILL, a 31 year old Farmer from Kelvin Grove via Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

R423 Private James Sutton HOPE, a 40 year old Station Manager from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 March 1918.

2037 Acting Sergeant Ernest Daniel HUTTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Lily Grove via Black Mt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 September 1915; and subsequently was Discharged, 12 February 1918.

 

2108 Private Vivian Dudley INGLIS, a 38 year old Clerk from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 6 June 1918.

2109 Private John Nelson IRELAND, a 19 year old Clerk from Haberfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 October 1919.

 

2104 Private Charles Stanley JAMIESON, a 22 year old Labourer from Berridale via Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.

2103 Private David William JAMIESON, a 25 year old Butcher from Berridale via Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2044 Private Mark Hubert JOHNSON, a 23 year old Miner from Thirroul, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

 

2046 Private George Edward KEEGAN, a 35 year old Labourer from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

2047 Private Ernest Albert KEMP, a 40 year old Horse breaker from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2045 Private Valentine John KEOGH, a 19 year old Dairy farmer from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2048 Private John Robert KERR, a 26 year old Driver / Shearer from Penrith, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

2110 Private Oswald Charles LeCORNU, an 18 year old Carter from Bellingen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.

2105 Private Charles Randolph LIGGINS, a 22 year old Contractor from East Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2049 Private William LOVETT, an 18 year old Clerk from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

 

2052 Private Cecil George Ralph MANN, a 26 year old Carter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2050 Private Thomas Taylor MARSDEN, a 39 year old Farmer from Bingara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

2055 Acting Corporal James Bremar MARTYR, a 22 year old Station hand from Cooks Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

2062 Private Leslie Hubert MATHEWS, a 30 year old Farmer from Bareena via Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

Second Lieutenant Charles William MAYES, a 24 year old Builder from Bondi, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 April 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.

2059 Acting Sergeant Edward Norton McALISTER, a 23 year old Teacher from Taralga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 July 1919.

2113 Private Kenneth Edward MILTON, a 19 year old Leatherworker from Kogarah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2057 Private Lance MINSHALL, a 26 year old Fireman from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

2061 Private Henry Quinton MOHR, a 22 year old Farmer from Mangoplah via Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

2051 Private Harry MURRAY, a 40 year old Carpenter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 November 1918.

2060 Private Rollo McDonald MURRAY, an 18 year old Farmer from Burrawang via Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.

 

2064 Acting Corporal Lance Douglas NICOLL, a 22 year old Butcher from Millthorpe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 24 October 1917.

 

2067 Private Sydney Henry PATTISON, a 20 year old Drover from Parramatta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

Second Lieutenant Alfred Agnew PLANE, a 24 year old Fire Insurance inspector from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 March 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 August 1920.

2069 Private Alfred George PLATT, an 18 year old Horse breaker from Auburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 June 1919.

2065 A/SSM James Renwick PROCTOR, a 28 year old Policeman from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

2066 Private John William PURCELL, a 22 year old Farmer from Beckom, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.

 

2076 Private Lewis RILEY, a 22 year old Labourer from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

2074 Private George ROBINSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Bemboka, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2071 A/L/Sgt Robert William ROGERS, a 25 year old Teacher from Adelong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

2111 Private Percy Charles ROYLE, a 25 year old Grocer from Rozelle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2078 Private Michael John RYAN, a 34 year old Labourer from North Merah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 May 1917.

2073 Private Patrick Joseph RYAN, a 34 year old Grazier from Tocarno via Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1917.

2077 Private William RYAN, a 21 year old Station hand from Jerilderie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

 

2079 Private Alfred Harold SLOANE, a 27 year old Station Manager from Bundalah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.

2080 Private Francis Austin SMITH, a 22 year old Labourer from Rye Park via Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2084 Private Thomas Edward SMITH, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Abercrombie Junction via Trunkey, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2082 Private Noel Vivian SNOWDEN, a 19 year old Labourer from Bimbaya via Bemboka, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.

2085 Private Houston Thomas STEWART, a 38 year old Cook from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 November 1917.

2106 Private Farquhar Henry SUTHERN, a 25 year old Labourer from Berridale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

2087 Private Howard SUTHERN, a 24 year old Labourer from Berridale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

2086 Private Arthur John SYMONDS, a 23 year old Butcher from Abercrombie Junction, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

 

2090 Private Douglas Lewis THOMAS, an 18 year old Labourer from Kiandra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2092 Private Walter TIPPING, a 22 year old Labourer from Dubbo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 August 1916.

2091 Private William James TREWEEK, an 18 year old Labourer from Grahamstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 January 1918.

 

2093 Acting Corporal Thomas Hugh VAUGHAN, a 20 year old Orchardist from Griffiths via Yanco, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

 

2095 Private John Palmer WATSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

2098 Private Albert Andrew WATTERS, an 18 year old Chauffeur from Milsons Pt North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 6 May 1919.

2097 Private Vivian Oscar WHITFIELD, an 18 year old Rail worker from Camp Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

2096 Private Herbert Joseph WILKES, a 23 year old Butcher from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

R363 Private Charles Robert WINDEYER, a 20 year old Student from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 12 October 1917.

 

2099 Private Jack Hilworth YEADON, a 24 year old Farm labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 January 1919.

2100 Private Christopher Reynard YOUNG, a 28 year old Station hand from Bombora via Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 April 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:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Thursday, 26 May 2011 5:51 PM EADT

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6th LHR, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 15th Reinforcement Orsova Group

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 15th Reinforcement Orsova Group, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A67 Orsova 11 March 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.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File 

Embarkation Roll

 

2246 Private Charles Saunders DICKER, a 38 year old Wool classer from Homebush, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 November 1918.

 

2247 Private William ELLIS, a 25 year old Engineer / rigger assistant from Annandale, New South Wales / Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 April 1919.

 

2245 Private George Alfred WEEKS, an 18 year old Labourer from Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

2241 Private Harry Noel WILSON, a 19 year old Drover from Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 August 1916.

2240 Private William Howie WOODS, a 21 year old Coach driver from Macksville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

2244 Private George Harry WOOLVEN, a 25 year old Groom from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

 

Previous: 15th Reinforcement Pera Group

Next: 16th Reinforcement

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:

6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF

6th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

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Updated: Sunday, 17 January 2010 9:20 PM EAST

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