Septimus Frank Osborne

Submitted by Mt Kembla Minin... on Fri, 05/02/2016 - 14:31
First Name: 
Septimus
Middle Name: 
Frank
Last Name: 
Osborne
Date of Birth: 
Thursday, February 24, 1876
Mother's Name: 
Isabell Osborne nee Throsby
Father's Name: 
Alick Osborne
Date Enlisted: 
Wednesday, March 15, 1916
Rank at Enlistment: 
Lieutenant
Rank at Discharge: 
Lieutenant
Unit: 
Sea Transports Staff
Awards: 
British War Medal
Date of Death: 
Tuesday, April 25, 1933
Place of Death: 
Sydney, N.S.W.
Details: 

Septimus Osborne was born in Kiama, N.S.W.

Septimus Osborne had previously served on active service with NSW Lancers in South Africa during the Boer War.

On 15th October, 1902 Septimus married Muriel Milson in Sydney and together they had 2 children. 

Septimus was 40 years old, and working as a grazier when he enlisted.

He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A57 Malakuta on 16th March 1916, the day after he had enlisted.  He embarked as Sea transport staff Veterinary Officer as temporary Captain.

When he arrived in Egypt on 24th October 1916 Septimus was sent to an isolation camp.

He returned to Australia as transport staff via Bombay in November 1916 and was discharged on 30th December 1916.

Septimus did not see active service and seems to have been enlisted for a specific task.  

Sources: 
NAA: B2455, OSBORNE SEPTIMUS FRANK

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