5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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BABB, Trooper Ernest, No. 1232.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Foxhayes, Exwich, near Exeter, Devon, England.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Babb, of Foxhayes, Exwich, near Exeter, Devon, England.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 30 Apr 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
BACKHOUSE, 2/AM George, No. 1550.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Married. Riveter, of Tenterfield, NSW.
Next of kin: Wife; Stella Backhouse, of Care of Mrs Crawley, Wattle Glen, Wnnluman, via Wellington, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - 2/AM.
Transferred to 2 Signals Troop, 01 Apr 1916.
Discharged
BAILEY, Gunner Cyril Carlyle, No. 1544.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Freezer, of Care of Mrs Osborne, Redbank, Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Lewis Thomas Bailey, of Homebush, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BAILEY, Gunner Lewis, No. 1551.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Horse trainer, of Garrick Terrace, Herston Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Lewis Thomas Bailey, of Homebush, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 07 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BAIRD, Trooper Charles, No. 1234.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of Care of Charles Patching, solicitor, Cooktown, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Norman Baird, of Care of Charles Patching, solicitor, Cooktown, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australia, 21 Jan 1916. Transferred to 11th LHR, 12 Oct 1916.
Discharged
BAKER, Driver Arthur, No. 1151.
Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Lennox Street, Richmond, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Mary Ann Drayton, of Lennox Street, Richmond, NSW.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 10 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BAKER, Trooper Ernest Walter, No. 2148.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Tattersalls Hotel, Bowling Alley Point, via Tamworth, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; James Baker, of Tattersalls Hotel, Bowling Alley Point, via Tamworth, NSW.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 24 Apr 1916.
Discharged
BAKER, Corporal Fenwick Herbert, No. 10.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
Notes: Military Medal
BAKER, Driver John, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 6 AASC, joined Regiment 26 Mar 1916. - Driver.
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.
BAKER, Driver Joseph Edward, No. 1999.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Baker, of Nicholson Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BAKER, Lieutenant Leslie John., C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Pelican, Chinchilla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Edward Baker, of Pelican, Chinchilla, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper (Shoeing Smith) - Lieutenant.
Appointment Terminated 01 Nov 1919.
Notes: (P/3LH)
BAKER, Driver Thomas Arnold, No. 1548.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Married. Miner, of Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Emily Hannah Baer, of East St South, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BAKER, Trooper Walter, No. 755.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Stockman, of Stansfield Street, Hughenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Bessie Smith, of Stansfield Street, Hughenden, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 12 1915
Discharged 08 Dec 1915.
BALDERSON, Driver Ernest Alfred, No. 48, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Maryvale, via Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Balderson, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to Australia, 02 Sep 1916.: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment. Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, 30 Jul 1917.
Wounded August 5 1916
Discharged
Notes: 23rd Rfts no also 48. (P/Allora Sqn LH)
BALDWIN, Lance Corporal Reginald John, No. 708.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Farmer, of 'Glendon', South Bingera, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Baldwin, Mother; Janet Baldwin, of 'Glendon', South Bingera, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Wounded March 26 1917
Discharged 07 Nov 1917.
Notes: Wounded at 1st Gaza; invalided home (Wildman 6)
BALL, Trooper Harry Ernest Reginald, No. 3172.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jessie Ball, of 'Saint Margaret's', Hipwood Street, Norman Park, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 23 Sep 1919.
BALL, Driver Joseph, No. 2988.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Telegraph lineman, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Ball, of Oakey, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to B Troop 1st Mounted Division, 22 Feb 1917.
Discharged
BALL, Corporal William Charles, No. 1992.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Carpenter, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Henry Ball, of Saint Margaret's, Hipwood Street, Norman Park, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. S? - Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 28 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BALSER, Trooper Frank, No. 3469.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Meth. Single. Coach driver, of Care of T.J. McKinley, Harcourt Street, Teneriffe, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Friend; T.J. McKinley, of Harcourt Street, Teneriffe, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Jul 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
BAMBERRY, Driver Edward Samuel, No. 1847.
Born Warwick, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Motor mechanic, of Dragon Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Bamberry, of Dragon Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
BANFF, Lieutenant Frederick William.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: Pres. Single. Grazier, of Care of Banff Bros, Clinton vineyards, Coominya, Queensland.
Next of kin: John Banff, of C/ Banff Bros, Clinton vineyards, Coominya, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Lieutenant - Lieutenant.
Wounded June 28 1915
Appointment Terminated 02 May 1916.
Notes: 'On the 26th May, Lieutenant Banff and the 4th Reinforcemants arrived.' (Wilson p17). Wounded in the attack on the Turkish-held Balkan Gun Pits, Anzac, 28th June 1915: 'The 5th Regiment moved along Harris Ridge as far as the Balkan Gun Pits, where they were subjected to heavy machine gun and rifle fire from the Echelon trenches, and also from Gaba Tepe. They were also subjected to shell fire from one of our destroyers, the commander of which had not been informed that our men were operating outside our own lines.... The Regiment's casualties during the afternoon were heavy, amounting to 23 killed and 79 wounded.' (Wilson p19). See also the record for DELPRATT, Sgt. M.G., taken prisoner. For a more detailed account of the operation and diagrams, see Bean V2 p295-9. Bean (V2 p299) states that 24 were killed in the operation, 79 - including 5 officers - wounded. (Bean V2 p299n).
BANISTER, Trooper Charles Thomas, No. 3291.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brandon, via Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Banister, of Brandon, via Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Aug 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
BANSGROVE, Trooper William, No. 696.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Benjamin Bansgrove, of Queenstown, Tasmania.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Oct 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 02 Apr 1919.
BARBELER, Driver Sydney Cornelius, No. 1846.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Milkman, of Brookland, Tinana, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Barbeler, of Brookland, Tinana, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Father; Conrad Barbeler (Wildman 6).
BARBOUR, Trooper Albert Henry, No. 1308.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Grazier, of Biarra, via Esk, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Barbour, of Biarra, via Esk, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 31 Dec 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as Henry Albert
BARKE, Pte Albert Ernest Lawrence, No. 1126.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Traveller, of Bourbon Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Barke, of Bourbon Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper (Signaller) - Pte.
Transferred to 2nd Dble Sqn, 06 Jul 1916.
Discharged
BARKER, Trooper Henry William, No. 2458.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Dunoon, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick John Baker, of Punchbowl, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 17th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Aug 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 08 Nov 1919.
BARKLEY, Trooper Victor, No. 429, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Post Office, Melbourne, Victoria.
Next of kin: Cousin, Miss Ethel Walton, of Care of Mrs. Pearce, Florence Street, Hornsby, Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 16 1915
Died Of Wounds 21 Jul 1915 at Sea. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Stated to be Victor Henry PROVIS. Severely wounded while on Military Police duty on beach, Anzac. (5LHR Unit Diary, AWM Library) CWGC lists: BARKLEY, Tpr. Victor, 429. 5LHR. Died of wounds at sea 21st July, 1915. 4.
BARLOW, Trooper Reginald Rufus, No. 3470.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Bank clerk, of Maleny, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; C.H.R. Barlow, of Crow's Nest, via Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 06 Jul 1918.
Discharged
BARNES, Trooper Henry Heathcote, No. 3021.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Married. Grazier, of Tabulam Station, Tabulam, NSW.
Next of kin: Wife; Maud Minard Heathcote Barnes, of Tabulam Station, Tabulam, NSW.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Mar 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.
BARNES, Trooper John Wilson, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. - Trooper.
Discharged 01 Dec 1915.
BARNES, Trooper Leslie Joseph, No. 3171.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Louisa Barnes, of 'Anduramba', Crow's Nest, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 23 Feb 1919.
BARNES, Trooper Thomas Messenger, No. 3471.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Bank clerk, of Dyrabba, via Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; M.C. Barnes, of 'Lindhurst', Braeside Street, Wahroongha, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jun 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
BARNES, Trooper William Albert, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Sep 1916.
BARNES, Corporal William Henry, No. 556, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Selector, of Mitchell, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Barnes, of Mitchell, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Corporal.
Discharged 12 Sep 1918.
BARNES, Gunner William James, No. 1810.
Born Kungaloon, northern NSW. Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Barnes, of South Woodburn, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
BARNETT, Trooper Harold Douglas, No. 3170.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Bank clerk, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Carolina Barnett, of Talford Street, The Range, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Aug 1919.
Notes: Father; Joseph Barnett. (Wildman 7)
BARNETT, Corporal Harry Wallace, No. 379.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
BARNETT, Trooper John Spencer, No. 2632.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Bapt. Single. Carter, of Phelan Street, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Jane Barnett, of Phelan Street, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Nov 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded April 11 1918
Discharged 17 Oct 1919.
BARRON, Lieutenant Percy Royd.
Born Gympie, Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; John Barron, of Princess Street, Taringa, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 11th Field Artillery Brigade, 01 Apr 1916.
Wounded August 18 1918
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Gassed; Passchendale; Wounded at Lihons (Wildman 7)
BARROW, Trooper Charles, No. 578, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Dairy farmer, of Horseshoe Creek, Kyogle, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; H Barrow, of Horseshoe Creek Kyogle, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Trooper.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
BARROWMAN, Trooper James Cockburn, No. 1378.
Age at enlistment: 40. Religion: none. Single. Draper, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane Barrowman, of Nelson Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
BARTLAM, Lieutenant Albert Youl.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: MiD
BARTON, Sergeant Frederick John, No. 1993.
Born Bowen, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Horse breaker, of Bowen, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Barton, of Poole Street, Bowen, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Wildman 8)
BARTON, Lieutenant Keith.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Appointment Terminated
BARWISE, Major William Kenyon.
Age at enlistment: 41. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Chinchilla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Alice Barwise, of 36 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Lieutenant - Major.
Wounded November 9 1917
Appointment Terminated 27 Oct 1919.
BASSE, Trooper George Thomas, No. 254, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: RC. Single. Timber cutter, of Innisfail, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; J Basse, of Innisfail, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 12 Aug 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 12 1915
Discharged 31 May 1916.
BATEMAN, Trooper Arthur Archibald, No. 1311.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Wool classer, of Warrnambool, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; Gulie Bateman, of Warrnambool, Victoria.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 9 1916
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
BATES, Trooper George Robert, No. 1390.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; William Bates, of Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 23 Apr 1919.
BATES, Trooper William Holdsworth, No. 854.
Born Townsville, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Care of William Kennedy, Queen Street, Ayr, Queensland.
Next of kin: William Kennedy, of Queen Street, Ayr, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 28 1915
Killed In Action 2 Sep 1915 at Beach, Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: Wounded in the attack on the Turkish-held Balkan Gun Pits, Anzac, 28th June 1915: 'The 5th Regiment moved along Harris Ridge as far as the Balkan Gun Pits, where they were subjected to heavy machine gun and rifle fire from the Echelon trenches, and also from Gaba Tepe. They were also subjected to shell fire from one of our destroyers, the commander of which had not been informed that our men were operating outside our own lines.... The Regiment's casualties during the afternoon were heavy, amounting to 23 killed and 79 wounded.' (Wilson p19). Shot in the stomach while carrying water (afternoon of 2nd September); died that evening: 'Poor Bates is shot. Poor old Bates. He came over with me only a few days ago in the Huntsend. He had been wounded during the big stunt on the 28th June. He was water-carrying this afternoon. The bullet smashed through the water-tins and pierced his stomach. I hope he will not die. ...Evening - Poor Bates has died; only this morning I was joking with him.' (Idriess p37, 38). (See also 5LHR diary, Australian War Memorial).
BATHURST, 2nd Lieutenant George Waverley.
Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: CE. Single. Mechanical engineer, of Coffee Palace, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Annie Sinclair, of Kent Terrace, Chelsea, London, England.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Dismissed 01 Jul 1916.
Notes: Court Martialled
BATTIS, Private William Bernard, No. 345, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Bungawalbyn, near Coraki, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; W Battis, of Bungawalbyn, near Coraki, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 12 Aug 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to Australia, 04 Nov 1915. Transferred to 31st Battalion, 14 Jun 1917.
Discharged
BATTS, Driver Alfred George, No. 2337.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Shearer, of Minerva, Springsure, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emma Batts, of Minerva, Springsure, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1st Divisional Ammunition Column, 24 Sep 1917.
Discharged
BAUER, Trooper Arthur, No. 815.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Tiaro, via Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mary Reedman, of Charleville, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
BAULCH, ER/2/Corporal Henry, No. 366, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Sunnyside, via Homebush, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; J Baulch, of Sunnyside, via Homebush, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - ER/2/Corporal.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 01 Jan 1917.
Discharged
BAUMGARTNER, Trooper William Francis, No. 371, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Pres. Single. Butcher, of Gregory Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Beatus Baumgartner, of Gregory Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 28 1918
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
BAXTER, Farrier Sergeant Charles William, No. 3409.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Cong. Married. Farrier, of Globe Street, Ashgrove, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; C. Baxter, of Globe Street, Ashgrove, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 29th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Dec 1917. Trooper - Farrier Sergeant.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
BAXTER, Trooper Charles William Firmstone, No. 2809.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Frederick Baxter, of Campbell Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 19th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 11 Dec 1919.
BAXTER, Sergeant James Brown, No. 660, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Farm labourer, of Merton Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Baxter, of Merton Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded June 28 1915, August 7 1916, November 8 1917
Discharged 20 Mar 1918.
Notes: Wounded in the attack on the Turkish-held Balkan Gun Pits, Anzac, 28th June 1915: 'The 5th Regiment moved along Harris Ridge as far as the Balkan Gun Pits, where they were subjected to heavy machine gun and rifle fire from the Echelon trenches, and also from Gaba Tepe. They were also subjected to shell fire from one of our destroyers, the commander of which had not been informed that our men were operating outside our own lines.... The Regiment's casualties during the afternoon were heavy, amounting to 23 killed and 79 wounded.' (Wilson p19). See also the record for DELPRATT, Sgt. M.G., taken prisoner. For a more detailed account of the operation and diagrams, see Bean V2 p295-9. Bean (V2 p299) states that 24 were killed in the operation, 79 - including 5 officers - wounded.
BAYFIELD, Trooper Herbert Reginald, No. 2930.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Aunt; Mrs Mary Boody, of Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 23 Jan 1917.
Discharged
BAYLEY, Trooper Bert (aka William Henry), No. 3472.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Wutul, Cooyar Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; V. Bayley, of Wutul, Cooyar Line, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 31 May 1918.
Discharged
Notes: Stated to be Bert Bayley
BAYLISS, Trooper William Weaver, No. 492.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Elmsleigh, Booroorban, via Hay, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George, of Elmsleigh, Booroorban, via Hay, NSW.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 17 Oct 1916.
BEATTIE, Driver Alexander, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: AASC, joined Regiment 26 Mar 1916. - Driver.
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.
BEATTIE, Private Frank, No. 1457.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Butcher, of Malcolm Street, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; J Beattie, of Malcolm Street, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 41 Bn, 24 Nov 1916.
Discharged
BEAZLEY, Sergeant Reginald Arthur, No. 225, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Meth. Single. Clerk, of Park Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; FG Beazley, of Park Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
Notes: (P/8Bn)
BEBBINGTON, Trooper Frederick John, No. 2931.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Bebbington, M.L.A., of 'Ramsay', Cambooya, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.
BEBBINGTON, Lance Corporal Samuel, No. 1848.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Brookstead, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Samuel Bebbington, of 113 Beam Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, England.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BECK, Trooper Thomas James, No. 1230.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: RC. Married. Labourer, of Maryvale Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Theresa, of Maryvale Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Aug 1919.
BEDSER, SSM Wilfred Harold, No. 751.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - SSM.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 06 Oct 1915.
Discharged
BEGOURIE, Private Harry, No. 602, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Care of Ted Classen, hairdresser, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; A. Classen, Care of Ted Classen, hairdresser, of Mackay, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 12 Aug 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 47th Battalion, 26 Mar 1916.
Wounded May 20 1915
Died Of Wounds 8 Aug 1916 at Somme, France. Grave: Puchevillers cemetery, II.E.3..
Notes: Son of Henry Robert and Alice Adaide Begourie, of Peel St., Mackay, Queensland. Died as Private No. 602, 47th Battalion.
BEIRNE, Sergeant Edward John, No. 234.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 02 Feb 1916.
Wounded September 1 1915
Discharged
BELCHER, Farrier Sergeant John Thornhill, No. 592, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: CE. Single. Farrier, of Mossman, Queensland.
Next of kin: T Belcher, of Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Shoeing Smith - Farrier Sergeant.
Transferred to Anzac Mounted Div HQ, 12 Aug 1917.
Discharged
BELL, Trooper Edwin, No. 1702.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of 24 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs Margaret Ann Bell, of 24 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 01 Aug 1916. Rejoined unit from 2nd LHB MGS, 20 Feb 1917.
Discharged
Notes: Check missing 2nd date for Field 'Date transferred' (from 2MGS)
BELL, Corporal John George Kingsborough, No. 2149.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Forest Springs, via Clifton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Thompson, of Forest Springs, via Clifton, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
BENNETT, Lieutenant Francis Walter., Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Accountant, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; Alfred Bennett, of 67 Comyn Road, Clapham Junction London, S.W., England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Hon Lt.
BENNETT, Trooper Frederick William, No. 1309.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Lakes Creek, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Louisa Bennett, of Lakes Creek, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Jun 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 10 Mar 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as Frederick Walter
BENNETT, Trooper Harold Edward, No. 318, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Byron Bay, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; JHS Bennett, of Byron Bay, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 16 Apr 1916.
Notes: Demobbed, UK
BENNETT, Trooper William, No. 855.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Frith Street, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Matthew Bennett, of Racecourse Road, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 06 Jun 1917.
BENNEY, Trooper Richard, No. 1389.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Clermont, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; J. Benney, of Clermont, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Dec 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 4 1917
Discharged 19 Oct 1919.
BENNY, Trooper Alfred, No. 2254.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; John Benny, of P.O., Clermont, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916. Rejoined unit from 18 Coy Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Jul 1917.
Discharged 02 Oct 1919.
BENTLEY, Trooper Arthur Phillip, No. 814.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Horse breaker, of Stanley Street, Coorparoo, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Phillip Bentley, of Stanley Street, Coorparoo, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Aug 1916.
BERESFORD, Driver Thomas Joshua, No. 584.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Care of mother, Forest Street, Cottesloe WA.
Next of kin: Mother; Annette Beresford, of Forest Street, Cottesloe WA.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. A/QMS - Driver.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 23 Jul 1916.
Discharged
BERGIN, Captain (Chaplain 3rd Class) Michael.
Born St Kieran's, Rosscrea, Ireland.Age unknown. Jesuit Father (Missionary), of Cairo, Egypt.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Australian Army Chaplains Dept., joined Regiment 13 May 1915. - Captain (Chaplain 3rd Class).
Transferred to Australian Army Chaplains Dept., 19 Jun 1915.
Died Of Wounds 12 Oct 1917 at Passchendale area (Zonnebecke), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave: Reninghelst Churchyard Extension, Grave 1.
Notes: Military Cross (MC). Left Maadi Camp, Egypt, for Anzac on 15th May 1915. 'Father Bergin, of the Jesuit Fathers, accompanied us as Padre. He remained with us until October, when he was evacuated.' (Wilson) Killed by shelling, Passchendale area (Zonnebecke): 'Many well-known members of the A.I.F. were killed on tracks about this battlefield, among them... Father M. Bergin (Rosscrea, Ireland), a missionary, who joined the force in Egypt and of whom a soldier said at Pozieres, 'If ever an angel walked among men, it was he.'' (Bean Vol IV p932n).
BERGIN, Gunner Michael Albert, No. 1547.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Draper's assistant, of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Sergeant Michael Joseph Bergin, of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BERRY, Driver Herbert James, No. 1765.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Isabel Berry, of Banana, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
BERRY, Driver Thomas William, No. 1849.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Miner, of Habstrater, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Ellen Berry, of Care of Mrs F. Holmes, Habstrater, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Dec 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BERWICK, Private Lawrence, No. 752.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of Jondaryan, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1917. - Private.
Transferred to 49th Battalion, 21 Jan 1917.
Killed In Action 2 Apr 1917 at Pas de Calais, France. Grave: Vaulx Hill Cemetery, I.G.3.
Notes: Died as Private No. 752, 49th Battalion.
BEST, Lieutenant Eric Henry.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Lieutenant.
Appointment Terminated 16 May 1916.
BETTENS, Driver Samuel John, No. 1231.
Born Willinga Lake, NSW. Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Alstonville, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Joseph Bettens, of Alstonville, NSW.
Source: 9th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
BETTIENS, Temp. Corporal Frederick George, No. 2631.
Born Currajong NSW. Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Tirroan, Mount Perry Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Amy Bettiens, of Tirroan, Mount Perry Line, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 21 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Wildman 10)
BEVERIDGE, Driver John William Harold, No. 2966.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Married. Butcher, of Forest Hill, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Tresa Beveridge, of P.O., Wynnum South, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1st Signals Sqn, 10 Jun 1917.
Discharged
BICKLE, Trooper Sydney Newman, No. 2810.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Bicle, of Veteran Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 19th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 05 Oct 1916.
Discharged
BIDDLE, Shoeing Smith William John, No. 1877.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Biddle, of Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Shoeing Smith.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Died Of Wounds 18 Jan 1917 in France. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Killed Accidentally, France. Died as Shoeing-Smith No. 1877, 25th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery. Name commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France.
BIGGS, Lieutenant Aubrey Wilfrid.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Meth. Single. Station hand, of Narong Road, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; Emma E. Biggs, of Narong Road, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd Battalion, 21 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
BILLINGTON, Captain Richard Stewart.
Born Enoggera, Brisbane,Queensland. Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Bank Street, Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Aspeth Billington, of Bank Street, Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. A/Sergeant - Captain.
Appointment Terminated 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: Military Cross (Gullett p499)
BILLINGTON, Lieutenant William Hogarth.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Appointment Terminated
BIRKENSHAW, Trooper Sydney, No. 811.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of 11 McKee Street, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; Harold Birkenshaw, of 11 McKee Street, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 10 Feb 1916.
Notes: Wounded in the attack on the Turkish-held Balkan Gun Pits, Anzac, 28th June 1915: 'The 5th Regiment moved along Harris Ridge as far as the Balkan Gun Pits, where they were subjected to heavy machine gun and rifle fire from the Echelon trenches, and also from Gaba Tepe. They were also subjected to shell fire from one of our destroyers, the commander of which had not been informed that our men were operating outside our own lines.... The Regiment's casualties during the afternoon were heavy, amounting to 23 killed and 79 wounded.' (Wilson p19). See also the record for DELPRATT, Sgt. M.G., taken prisoner. For a more detailed account of the operation and diagrams, see Bean V2 p295-9. Bean (V2 p299) states that 24 were killed in the operation, 79 - including 5 officers - wounded.
BIRT, Bombardier Robert Edward, No. 1391.
Born London, England. Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Carrara, Nerang, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Robert John Birt, of Carrara, Nerang, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Bombardier.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 22 Jul 1917 in Belgium. Grave: Bus House cemetery, F.18.
Notes: Son of Robert John and Elizabeth Ellen Birt, of Molendinar, Queensland. Died aged 20, as Bombardier No. 1391, 11th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery.
BISHOP, Trooper James, No. 455, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of 34 Cairns Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; WJ Bishop, of Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 07 Jun 1916.
BISHOP, Trooper John, No. 3289.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Horse breaker, of Bimbah, Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Harry Bishop, of Kerry, via Beaudesert, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
BISHOP, Driver Patrick, No. 1545.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Yancan, Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Bishop, of Yancan, Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BLACK, Gunner Allan, No. 1857.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Meth. Single. Miner, of Stafford Street, Booval, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Black, of Stafford Street, Booval, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BLACK, Trooper William, No. 288, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Pres. Single. Miner, of Stafford Street, Booval, near Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs M Black, of Stafford Street, Booval, near Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 29 Mar 1916.
BLACKIE, Lance Corporal Norman Robertson, No. 520, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Overseer, of Blairgourie, Binnie St., Euroa, Victoria.
Next of kin: Father; James Blackie, of Blairgourie, Binnie St., Euroa, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Wounded May 28 1915
Died Of Wounds 31 May 1915 at Sea. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Mother; Mrs A. Blackie. Name commemorated on the Lone Pine (Anzac) Memorial, Panel 4.
BLACKLEY, Gunner Matthew, No. 1851.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Miner, of Howard, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jessie Blackley, of Howard, Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
BLACKMORE, Sergeant Herbert, No. 456, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Engineer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Sister; Nellie Batten, of 36 Saint George's Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 09 Jul 1916.
Discharged
BLACKSHAW, WO2 Oswald Roy, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 6 AASC, joined Regiment 26 Mar 1916. - WO2.
Transferred to Australian Army Ordinance Corps, 04 Aug 1916.
Discharged
BLACKSHAW, Trooper William Eric, No. 5759.
Born Glebe, Sydney, NSW.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; John Blackshaw and Mother; Elizabeth Heugh Blackshaw, of unknown address.
Source: 6 AASC, joined Regiment 26 Mar 1916. - Trooper.
Killed In Action 8 Nov 1917 in Palestine. Grave: Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel, D.24.
BLACKWELL, Trooper John Milton Roy, No. 376, Headquarters.
Born Narrabri, NSW. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of 22 North Avenue, Leichhardt Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Janet May Blackall, of 'Milton', Laurel St Chatswood Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: Killed in the attack on the Turkish-held Balkan Gun Pits, Anzac, 28th June 1915: 'The 5th Regiment moved along Harris Ridge as far as the Balkan Gun Pits, where they were subjected to heavy machine gun and rifle fire from the Echelon trenches, and also from Gaba Tepe. They were also subjected to shell fire from one of our destroyers, the commander of which had not been informed that our men were operating outside our own lines.... The Regiment's casualties during the afternoon were heavy, amounting to 23 killed and 79 wounded.' (Wilson p19). Name commemorated on the Proserpine, Queensland, memorial.
BLAIR, Trooper Sydney Ernest, No. 3325.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Painter, of Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Blair, of Electra Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Aug 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
BLAKE, Driver Charles John, No. 3230.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Kalbar, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Blake, of Iron Acton, Bristol, England.
Source: 26th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Mounted Div Training, 20 Aug 1917.
Discharged
BLIGH, Corporal Maurice, No. 1852.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Horsebreaker, of Philip Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Richard Bligh, of Dalby, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
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