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Title: Lawrence Sheehan - Wireless Operator on HMAT Karoola
Post by: Country Lad on Tuesday 04 April 17 10:26 BST (UK)

Lawrence was born in Smeaton Victoria in 1888 and worked as a telegraph operator at Ballarat West.   During WW1, he worked as a wireless operator on HMAT Karoola.   He died in 1949.   Even varying the spelling of his Christian name and surname, I have not been able to identify an appropriate record at either the Australian War Memorial or the National Archives.   I presume that as a crew member of a transport ship, he did not have to enlist and there are no embarkation details for him.   Would appreciate any suggestions as to where to look for further information.   ???

Title: Re: Lawrence Sheehan - Wireless Operator on HMAT Karoola
Post by: Mick Dolan on Sunday 16 April 17 09:09 BST (UK)

I'd guess he was a Merchant Seaman. Presumably there must be some records somewhere relating to the Australian Merchant Navy.