Topic: AIF - 1B - 2 LHR
2nd LHR, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 25th Reinforcements
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 25th Reinforcements, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board RMS Karmala 3 February 1917.
The RMS Karmala weighed 8,9479 with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the P & O SN Co, London.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier;
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.
Embarkation Roll
3170 Private James BALL, a 23 year old Farmer from Hemmant, Queensland. He enlisted on 29 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.
3171 Private Mark Kevin BARRY, a 19 year old Carpenter from The Valley, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3196 Private Robert Anthony BRUCE, a 21 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3195 Private Edward Prospre BRYEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3174 Private William Henry COOK, a 30 year old Hose buyer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
3175 Private George Frederick CORNICK, a 22 year old Labourer from Lakes Creek via Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 July 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.
3173 Private Reginald William CRAWFORD, a 21 year old Farmer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
3172 Private Stuart CROAKER, a 26 year old Clerk from Glencara, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
3199 Private Edward CROW, a 43 year old Clerk from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 January 1919.
3176 Private Albert Victor FAGG, a 23 year old Farmer from "Rockwell Farm", Sharon, via Bundaberg, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 December 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
3178 Private Sinclair Frederick GRANT, a 22 year old Bank Clerk from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3179 Private Herbert Linley GREEN, a 37 year old Labourer from Dungalaer Station, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
3177 Private Harry Emmet GRIBBON, a 23 year old Labourer from Darwin NT. He enlisted on 8 May 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
3180 Private William John HAYES, an 18 year old Farmer from Wilston, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3181 Private Edward JONES, a 27 year old Station hand from Cyprus Downs, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3182 Private Theodore KENNEDY, an 18 year old Electrician from Wooloowin, Queensland. He enlisted on 16 May 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
3183 Private William John LANE, a 25 year old Horse breaker from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
3167 Private Cecil Gordon LANSDOWN, a 28 year old Grazier from Kinkern, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.
3197 Private Daniel LEE, a 42 year old Shearer from Amby, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.
3184 Private William Anthony MAUGHAN, a 19 year old Farmer from Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3185 Private Colin Norman McLEOD, a 25 year old Station hand from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3187 Private George William ORCHARD, a 27 year old Stockman from Mirani, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3189 Private Christian PETERSEN, a 22 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 November 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
3188 Private Norman Edward Arthur POPE, a 25 year old Labourer from Yeerongpilly, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
3190 Private Michael RAVENSBY, a 39 year old Labourer from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
3201 Private John William SHEA, a 22 year old Stockman from Miles, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 10 March 1919.
3192 Private Arthur James SIMS, a 28 year old Farmer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 June 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
3191 Private Arthur Neville SPENCER, a 23 year old Storeman from Clayfield, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
3168 Private William STENHOUSE, a 45 year old Cooper from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 August 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
3200 Private Edwin Albert STONE, a 38 year old Stockman from Woolloongabba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 April 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
3166 Private Patrick John SULLIVAN, a 24 year old Farmer from Sugar Loaf, Queensland. He enlisted on 9 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
3194 Private George VOLP, a 22 year old Labourer from Highfield via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
3193 Private Henry Ernest VOLP, a 23 year old Engine driver from Meringandan via Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 April 1916; and at the conclusion of the war, Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
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Further Reading:
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 25th Reinforcements
