Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Machine Gun Section, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A10 Karroo 11 February 1915.
The HMAT A10 Karroo weighed 6,127 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 3 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.
Embarkation Roll
38 Corporal Clifford William Ernest ASHBURNER, a 25 year old Pugilist from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.
40 Private Thomas Rupert BROWN, a 27 year old Labourer from Cassilis, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
41 Sergeant Claude Henry BURNE, a 29 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 August 1916.
43 Lance Corporal Edgar Alfred DeROSE, a 23 year old Station hand from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
44 Private Frank DEVERELL, a 27 year old Farmer from Yantanabia Station, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.
617 Private Simon Patrick DOWD, a 34 year old Clerk from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
46 Driver John ELLIOTT, a 26 year old Labourer from Plympton, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.
47 Private William Henry ETHERINGTON, a 43 year old Painter from Thebarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
48 Driver Joseph FOSTER, a 25 year old Driver from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
545 Private Keith Colin FRASER, a 23 year old Farmer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 26 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
49 Driver Jack Roach FREAK, a 21 year old Striker from Gawler Sth, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
50 Driver Andrew GILCHRIST, a 24 year old Stockman from “Eringa”, Kapunda, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
550 Lance Corporal Waldemar Robert HAWKES, a 20 year old Station Overseer from Koonoona Station via Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 October 1917.
51 Private John Edward HUTCHINS, a 27 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 12 June 1919.
Lieutenant Arthur Justin Sanford HUTCHINSON, a 20 year old Soldier / RMC Duntroon from Hamilton, Tasmania. He enlisted on 3 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 July 1916.
52 Private James KENNY, a 29 year old Drover from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
53 Driver Charles LYE, a 30 year old Labourer from Gawler West, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
54 Private William MARSH, a 36 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.
56 Private Edward Charles McGRATH, a 20 year old Labourer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.
55 Private Owen Thomas MERCER, a 21 year old Gardener from Mile End, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 June 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
562 Private Percy Samuel SARGANT, a 24 year old Labourer from Mintaro, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 2 June 1919.
60 Private Spencer Lane SCHOCROFT, a 21 year old Farmer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 13 August 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
61 Driver Sydney Roy SCLANDERS, a 22 year old Mail driver / Mail contractor from Koolunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
62 Lance Corporal George Routhwell SEAGER, a 19 year old Seaman from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
63 Driver William Claude SULLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
599 Private John WEST, a 23 year old Driver from N/R. He enlisted on 15 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
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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:
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Machine Gun Section