Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 Sig Trp
1st LH Sig Trp, AIF
1st Light Horse Signal Troop
Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section
1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Headquarters Section, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914.
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
17 Sapper Frederick Rupert ASPINALL, a 20 year old Glazier from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
40 Sapper David Underwood BEATTIE, a 32 year old Carpenter from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1916.
14 Sapper Hubert Douglas BILLINGS, a 20 year old Clerk from Brighton Beech, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 December 1918.
23 Shoeing Smith Francis Douglas BURRELL, a 23 year old Farrier from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
8 Driver Ernest Victor CASH, a 20 year old Law Clerk from Hawksburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.
15 Sapper Charles COX, a 19 year old Motor body Builder from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 17 February 1917.
28 Sapper D’Arcy Roy DODDYNS, a 20 year old Engineer from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
Captain Edward William DOWNING, a 28 year old Agent from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 February 1917.
36 Sapper John Norman DUGAN, a 19 year old Electrical Engineer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.
11 Sapper Robert Samuel FARNES, a 21 year old Tea Blender from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
16 Sapper Norman FAROE, a 19 year old Clerk from Middle Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.
30 Sapper Albert Henry FITTON, a 24 year old Telegraphist from Banksia, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
18 Sapper James Roderick Hector FRANKLIN, a 27 year old Wood Machinist from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 December 1918.
26 Sapper Norman Alfred FREAN, a 22 year old Cycle builder from East Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1915.
19 Sapper Joseph James GILLIES, a 30 year old Clerk from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1917.
45 Sapper Walter GOTZ, a 23 year old Mechanic from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 July 1916.
34 Sapper John Dudley HOBBS, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
25 Sapper Rupert Uriah HODDINOTT, a 24 year old Surveyor from Anderson Railway Station, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
7 Driver Eric HOLLAND, a 21 year old Driver from Essendon, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
21 Sapper Frank Norman Elliott JENKINS, a 23 year old Clerk from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 December 1915.
5 Corporal Herbert Joseph LARKIN, a 20 year old Clerk from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Discharged in Britain, 1 May 1916.
10 Driver John LATHAM, a 33 year old Butcher from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 January 1919.
1 TSM William James LATHAM, a 36 year old Butcher from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
9 Driver Sydney Stutley LEMPRIERE, a 25 year old Modeller from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.
6 Corporal Harold Alexander LETCH, a 20 year old Clerk from Hampton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 22 August 1918.
3 Sergeant Herbert Victor MASTERS, a 31 year old Brass finisher from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and subsequently Died of Accident, 15 April 1918.
29 Sapper Royston Oliver Carr MATTHEWS, a 24 year old Wireless operator from Wireless Ltd Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.
2 Sergeant Ormond Frederick METCHER, a 25 year old Planter from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
20 Sapper Michael James Patrick MONAGHAN, a 37 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
32 Sapper Ray Hector Urban MONTY, a 20 year old Clerk from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 November 1918.
24 Sapper Henry Walter MOORE, a 24 year old Tailor’s cutter from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.
13 Sapper Ernest Andrew MUSTARD, a 21 year old Rail porter from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
37 Sapper Frank Rhodes PENHALE, a 33 year old Labourer from Pinnacle Station via Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 October 1918.
35 Sapper Robert Henry Wilson POWER, a 20 year old Clerk from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
33 Sapper John Frederick SHAW, a 22 year old Postal worker from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 18 April 1915.
39 Sapper Athol Campbell SMITH, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Pilliga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 19 October 1917.
41 Sapper Wilfred STEEL, a 26 year old Mechanic from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1916.
38 Sapper Charles George James STINSON, a 20 year old Telegraphist from Cowra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
4 Corporal Leslie William SUTHERLAND, a 21 year old Carpenter from Murrumbeena, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
43 Sapper Irving Thomas Gardiner TURNBULL, a 27 year old Soldier RAGA from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 September 1918.
44 Sapper Christopher William WILLIAMS, a 23 year old Salesman from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
27 Sapper John McGregor WILLS, a 19 year old Electrician from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.
12 Sapper Albert Jackson WRIGLEY, a 20 year old Plumber from East Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 November 1918.
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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:
1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF
1st Light Horse Signals Troop, Roll of Honour
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF
Light Horse Signal Service, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 1st Light Horse Signal Troop, AIF, Embarkation Roll, Headquarters Section
