Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, Regimental Headquarters Section
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Regimental Headquarters 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
33 Private Leonard Henry AYLWARD, a 19 year old Tailor from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 August 1915.
Dr Captain Lionel Oxborrow BETTS, a 28 year old Doctor from Maitland, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
26 Driver Henry BURTON, a 25 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
37 Private James CATTERALL, a 20 year old Labourer from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
24 Driver James CLARK, a 33 year old Riveter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
25 Driver Michel Stanley COLE, a 21 year old Fireman from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.
27 Acting Lance Corporal Percy CRAIG, a 21 year old Steward from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.
Maj/QM Thomas Joseph DALY, a 30 year old Bank Manager from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
2 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Thomas Henry DARLEY, a 40 year old Soldier from St Peters, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
45 Driver Phillip George EDEN, a 27 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 14 September 1919.
615 Bugler/Sgt Rupert Thomas ELLIOTT, a 36 year old Upholsterer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1915.
598 Private David James FEA, a 30 year old Journalist from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.
8 Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant George Bailey FLETCHER, a 40 year old Stockman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
546 Private Leonard William FROST, a 21 year old Carpenter from West Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
11 Private Arthur Leslie FULWOOD, a 28 year old Telegraphist from Bute, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 December 1918.
610 Private Ronald George GRANT, a 19 year old Machinist from Northcote, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
21 Driver Reginald HANSEN, a 21 year old Salesman from Balaclava, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 November 1915.
18 Private Stanley Charles HENNIKER, a 21 year old Student from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 August 1919.
3 Sgt/Tpt Albert John KILSBY, a 42 year old Farmer from Mt Gambier, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
653 Private Albert Edward KINCAID, a 21 year old Labourer from Bushy Park, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
552 Private Albert Ernest KING, a 34 year old Farmer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
588 Armourer Sergeant Percival Leslie LAMMEY, a 25 year old Electrician from Fullarton, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 December 1915.
15 Private George Terison LEVINGE, a 26 year old Surveyor from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 24 April 1916.
6 Sergeant Cook Frank MADDEFORD, a 39 year old Cook from Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
19 Driver Arthur MASON, a 37 year old Horse Trainer from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
16 Signaller Albert Frederick MATTHEWS, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Petersburg, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
7 Signaller Sergeant George Campbell MATTHEWS, a 34 year old Sea Faring Merchant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 September 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 October 1919.
4 OR S/Sgt Henry Victor MAYS, a 32 year old Manager from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1915.
597 Private Marmaduke Cowling McTAGGART, a 27 year old Chemists assistant from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
Lieutenant Colonel Albert MIELL, a 44 year old Soldier / Pastoralist from Crystal Brook, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 7 August 1915.
29 Lance Corporal William MINGO, a 34 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.
596 Cpl/AMC Hubert Hamilton NICKELS, a 39 year old Farmer from Menindee, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
35 Private John Alfred NIQUET, a 23 year old Drover from Angaston, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 December 1918.
652 Private Henry James PIERCE, a 21 year old Butcher from Lovett, Tasmania. He enlisted on 21 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
10 Private Reginald RANKINE, a 19 year old Farmer from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.
Major Carew REYNELL, a 31 year old Winemaker from Reynella, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 August 1915.
32 Private Fred RIGBY, a 22 year old Storeman from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
12 Private William Thomas RILEY, a 23 year old Hotel groom from Arno Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 September 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 June 1915.
13 Private Robert ROSTRON, a 20 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 January 1920.
31 Private Harry SMITH, a 22 year old Station hand from Kensington, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.
563 Private Alfred STANCLIFFE, a 21 year old Labourer from Clare, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
630 Regimental Sergeant Major William Walter STRANG, a 32 year old Soldier / A&I staff from Ivanhoe, Victoria / Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 November 1918.
9 Sgt/Sad John Henry WADHAM, a 39 year old Saddler from Kent Town, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 August 1915.
17 Private Reginald Allenby WAMSLEY, a 20 year old Wool classer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
23 Driver Joseph WHELAN, a 32 year old Driver from Heidelberg, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
Captain George Frederick Gardells WIECK, a 33 year old Soldier / A&I staff from Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1919.
28 Private James Henry WILLASON, a 21 year old Drover from Saddleworth, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
Vet Captain Harry WORTHINGTON, a 29 year old Veterinary Surgeon from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 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:
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, Regimental Headquarters Section
