5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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CHATHAM, Major William., C Squadron.
Born Cradley Heath, Staffordhire, England. Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Robert Chatham, of Stourbridge, Worcester, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1914. Lieutenant - Major.
Wounded August 5 1916
Appointment Terminated 28 Apr 1920.
Notes: MiD. (Gullett p172, 278). (Bean V2 p274 - 0.5). (Idriess p110). Wounded, Katia Oasis, Palestine: 5th August 1916. '...the Katia Oasis was strongly held by machine-guns and a superior force of riflemen... The 5th Light Horse Regiment suffered twenty-eight casualties, and the quality of the leadership was shown that, among the officers, Majors W.F.L. Wright and A.G. Bolingbroke, Captains W. Chatham and J.G.D. McNeill, and Lieutenants R.A.N. Plant and F.M. Waite were all wounded.' (Gullett p172).
CHAVE, Driver William, No. 172, Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Selector, of Hughenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Chave, of Taunton, Somerset, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Driver.
Transferred to 13 MG Coy, 03 May 1917.
Wounded September 3 1916
Discharged
CHEFFINS, 2/AM Archibald, No. 35, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Painter, of Livingstone Street, Bowen, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Thomas Hill Cheffins, of Livingstone Street, Bowen, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - 2/AM.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916. Transferred to Australian Flying Corps, 01 Feb 1917.
Discharged 28 Jun 1919.
Notes: (2nd tfr date?) (Wildman 266)(&)
CHEYNE, Gunner Wallace Gordon, No. 760.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Storeman, of Peterson Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Cheyne, of c/ Mrs Huxley, Spring Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CHIDLOW, Trooper Robert Joseph, No. 1125.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Barcaldine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Martha Chidlow, of Convent, Barcaldine, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Oct 1919.
CHISOLM, Shoeing Smith Alexander Sanderson, No. 1860.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Blacksmith, of Cambridge Street, Mitchell, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Chisolm, of Cambridge Street, Mitchell, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Shoeing Smith.
Transferred to 13 FC Engineers, 06 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CHRISTENSEN, Temp. Sergeant Thomas, No. 149, Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Grocer, of Oxley, North Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Christensen, of Oxley, North Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Temp. Sergeant.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (p2LH)
CHRISTIANSEN, Trooper Charles, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Imperial Camel Corps, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.
CHRISTIANSEN, Trooper John, No. 1011.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Police constable, of Pleasant View, Miles Street, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs T.A. Strange, of Pleasant View, Miles Street, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 03 Oct 1915. A/Sergeant - Trooper.
Killed In Action 22 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
CHRISTIE, Driver Carl Johan, No. 2872.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Cunnamulla P.O., Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Adolph Christie, of Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.
CHRISTIE, Lieutenant Colonel Robert., Headquarters.
Born Maryborough, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: Pres. Married. Soldier, of Targo Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Dorothy Christie, of Care of Mrs. A Christie, Targo Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. RQMS - Lieutenant Colonel.
Transferred to 51 Bn, 26 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: P/Instructional Staff, CMF. DSO & Bar, Croix de Guerre (Belgium), MiD(2). Commanded 51st Bn, 1917 - 1919. Afterwards wing commander in R.A.A.F. (Bean V5 p579, 581, 598, 622, 625)
CHRISTISON, Trooper Robert McIlroy, No. 1399.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Sawyer, of Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Rose, of Moffat Street, Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
CLANCHY, Trooper Steve, No. 3296.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Cork Station, Winton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Susan Clanchy, of Byzantine, Mitchell, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 8LHR, 31 Aug 1917.
Discharged
CLANCY, Driver James Thomas, No. 1736.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Nambour, North Coast line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Harriett Callaghan, of Nambour, North Coast line, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 25 Jun 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
CLANCY, Temp. Driver John, No. 3348.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Stagpole Street, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Clancy, of Lansdowne Street, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 30 Coy Australian Service Corps, 21 Aug 1917.
Discharged
CLARE, Trooper Joseph, No. 3166.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Plumber, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Clare, of King Street, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 24 May 1917.
Discharged
CLARK, Trooper Albert, No. 1692.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Bapt. Single. Dairyman, of Wellington Street, Oriel Road, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Albert Clark, of Oriel Road, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Died Of Other Causes 27 Jan 1916 at Ghezireh, Egypt. Grave: Cairo War Memorial cemetery, D.283.
Notes: 140th/141st Casualty List: 'Sydney Town & Country Journal' 16 Feb 1916 p15. Died of mastoiditis.
CLARK, Trooper Charles, No. 934.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of 29 Earle Street, North Melbourne, Victoria.
Next of kin: A. Clark, of 29 Earle Street, North Melbourne, Victoria.
Source: 5th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 25 Oct 1915.
Discharged
CLARK, Driver David Laing, No. 284, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Dairy farmer, of Bexhill, Richmond River , NSW.
Next of kin: Father; D. Clark, of Bexhill, Richmond River , NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 14 Feb 1919.
CLARK, Trooper John, No. 761.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Normanton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; James Clark, of Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 9 1915
Discharged 15 Apr 1916.
CLARK, Trooper Robert, No. 1107.
Age at enlistment: 38. Religion: Prot. Single. Farmer, of Callawadda, Stawell, Victoria.
Next of kin: Father; Robert Clark, of Callawadda, Stawell, Victoria.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Oct 1919.
CLARK, Gunner Theodore Talbot, No. 203, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Thornton, Laidley Creek, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick H Clark head teacher, of State school, Silverspur, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Signaller - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
DischargedDied 14 Dec 1920
Notes: Died after discharge, 14th December, 1920.
CLARK, Trooper William, No. 697.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Plumber, of Mollineaux, Derby, England.
Next of kin: Mrs Elsie W. Clark, of 40 Wood Street, Greenfield, Shrewsbury, Salop, England.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 24 May 1916.
CLARK, Corporal William Ord, No. 34, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Nil (u/s).
Next of kin: Father; A. Clark, of 2 Long Lane, Aberchirder, Banffshire Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - Corporal.
Wounded November 5 1915
Discharged 24 Jan 1919.
CLARKE, Driver Edward Patrick, No. 1531.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Carter, of Rogers Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Aunt; Mrs Mary Minge, of Rogers Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CLARKE, Trooper John, No. 251.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
CLARKSON, Sapper Patrick, No. 2461.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Finney's Road, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Clarkson, of Finney's Road, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 12 Sep 1916.
Discharged
CLARRIS, Trooper Charles William, No. 2870.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Taroom P.O., Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Geo. Swain, of Taroom P.O., Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.
CLAYSON, Pte Ardren Vernon, No. 252.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Discharged - Pte.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 05 Aug 1916.
Discharged
CLAYTON, 2nd Lieutenant Frank Basil Stewart., B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Verulam, Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; F Clayton, of Verulam, Casino, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Sergeant - 2nd Lieutenant.
Transferred to Australia, 31 Oct 1915. Rejoined unit from 6th LHR, 26 Jul 1916. Transferred to Australian Flying Corps, 24 Jul 1918.
Wounded June 28 1915
Appointment Terminated
Notes: (P/4LH) 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.
CLAYTON, Gunner Philip Henry, No. 1476.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Railway employee, of Waterford, Beaudesert line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Philip Clayton, of Waterford, Beaudesert line, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CLEMENTS, Trooper Sydney Vincent, No. 2813.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; William Henry Clements, of Southgate, Clarence River, NSW.
Source: 19th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 18 Oct 1919.
CLOUGH, Corporal Richard Henry, No. 365, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Telephone linesman, of Newport Government Shops, North Williamstown, Victoria.
Next of kin: Brother; J. Clough, of Newport Government Shops, North Williamstown, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Corporal.
Died Of Wounds 2 Jun 1915 at Sea (off Anzac). Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Name commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Anzac, Panel 3.
CLYDE, Driver George, No. 1771.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Clerk, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Blanch Lily Clyde, of Darrah Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 23 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
COBB, Lieutenant Henry Lackie., B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Murgon, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; A Cobb senior, of Murgon, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 41 Bn, 08 Aug 1918.
Wounded October 21 1915
Appointment Terminated
COCKRANE, Trooper Ben Smith, No. 702.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Glengallon, via Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Maggie Cockrane, of Glengallon, via Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 08 Feb 1915.
COFFILL, Sergeant Frank, No. 528, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Shearer, of 'Curraweena', Abbotsford Road, Homebush, via Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: J Coffill, of Ultimo Road, Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded August 5 1916, April 19 1918
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
COLE, ER/Corporal George Fleming, No. 3057.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Postal assistant, of Cairns, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Cole, of 2 Jubilee Lane, off Scott Street, Cairns, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Postal Corps, 04 Jun 1918.
Discharged
COLE, Private Richard John Henry, No. 440, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; John Cole, of Coryton Mills, Lewdown, Devonshire, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 31 Bn, 01 Dec 1916.
Discharged
COLEMAN, Temp. SQMS Joseph, No. 2001.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Kingfisher Street, Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Richard Coleman, of Kingfisher Street, Longreach, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 04 Aug 1916. Rejoined unit from 2nd LHB MGS, 20 Feb 1917. Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 21 Feb 1917.
Discharged
COLEMAN, Trooper William Charles, No. 3412.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Maidenwell, via Nanango, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; W.C. Coleman, of Maidenwell, via Nanango, Queensland.
Source: 29th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Feb 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 28 1918
Discharged 21 Sep 1919.
COLGAN, Corporal Robert Phillip, No. 2338.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of P.O., Eulo, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Mary Colgan, of P.O., Eulo, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 09 Apr 1917.
Discharged
Notes: C de G, Belgium
COLLIANS, Sergeant Alfred John Edward, No. 858.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of C/ H.B. Bartlett, Merion, Ashford, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Allen Collians, of Glen Lyon, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 May 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded April 25 1917
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
COLLIE, Trooper William Thomas, No. 903.
Born Longwarry, Victoria. Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: Pres. Married. Farmer, of Mowbray, via Port Douglas, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mrs Ann Killen Collie, of Mowbray, via Port Douglas, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to Australia, 19 Jan 1916. Rejoined unit from Anzac Provost Corps, 23 Jan 1917.
Killed In Action 26 Nov 1917 in Palestine. Grave: Ramleh War cemetery, Israel, N.2.
Notes: (Family, Cairns) (DC) Name commemorated on the Port Douglas, Queensland, memorial.
COLLINS, RSM Bernard Joseph, No. 2, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Vulture Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Sarah Collins, of Vulture Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 17 Sep 1914. Staff Sergeant Major - RSM.
Transferred to Australia, 03 Jan 1916.
Wounded June 27 1915
Discharged 28 Sep 1919.
Notes: Dates joined: 09/17/14, 10/07/16
COLLINS, Trooper Gerald Robert, No. 3476.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Married. Accountant, of Commercial Bank, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; E.K. Collins, of 501 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 17 Aug 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded September 25 1918
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
COLLINS, Trooper Harold Frederick, No. 2815.
Born South Grafton, NSW. Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George Frederick, of Wharf Street, South Grafton, NSW.
Source: 19th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
COLLINS, Trooper Patrick, No. 403.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Discharged 02 May 1916.
COLLINS, Driver Percy, No. 1397.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of 425 Brunswick Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Grandmother; Mrs J. Collins, of 425 Brunswick Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 31 Dec 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COLQUHOUN, Sapper James, No. 2000.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Painter, of King Street, Thompson's Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Colquhoun, of King Street, Thompson's Estate South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
COMPTON, Sergeant Clarence Henry, No. 1011.
Born Fremantle, Western Australia.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Compton, of 117 Townshend Road, Subiaco, Western Australia.
Source: Australian Army Service Corps, joined Regiment 26 Mar 1916. - Sergeant.
Died Of Other Causes 4 Sep 1917 at Marakeb, Palestine. Grave: Gaza War cemetery, Israel, XXV. B. 5..
Notes: Son of George Spencer Compton and Elizabeth Compton. Death by suicide, aged 43.
COMPTON, Trooper Frederick David, No. 2309.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 19 Sep 1917. - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
CONAGHAN, Trooper Charles Joseph, No. 1116.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of 129 Alma Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Hughie Conaghan, of 129 Alma Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2 LH Brigade HQ, 14 Apr 1917. Rejoined unit from 2nd LHB HQ, 16 Oct 1917. Transferred to AIF Canteens, 18 Oct 1917.
Died Of Other Causes 4 Jan 1919 at Kantara, Egypt. Grave: Kantara War Memorial cemetery, F.175.
Notes: Private No. 1116, Australian Infantry. CHECK UNIT Died of pneumonia & influenza. Name commemorated on the Winton, Queensland, memorial.
CONNELL, Corporal James Timothy, No. 986.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Horse breaker, of Temple Court, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; N Connell, of Care of James, Temple Court, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal; apprs Unit History (Wilson) as 'CONMEE, James Timothy'.
CONNEW, Pte John Alfred, No. 2163.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Wyarra, Killarney Line, via Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Connew, of No. 5 The Crescent, Station Road, Walthamstow, England.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
CONNOLLY, Trooper Alfred Henry, No. 698.
Born Richmond, Victoria. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Station overseer, of Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, Victoria.
Next of kin: Father; Hugh Morris Connolly, of Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, Victoria.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Jun 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: CWGC lists: age: 24. Mother; Laura Victoria Connolly. NOK address: 'Camden', Waltham St, Sandringham, Vic. 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 Ivanhoe, Victoria, memorial.
CONNOLLY, Gunner George Andrew, No. 1461.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Ouida Downs, Morven, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; E. Connolly, of Ouida Downs, Morven, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal
CONNOLLY, Temp. Sergeant John Maurice, No. 980.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Grocer, of Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Miss Olive Connolly, of Care of Mrs Bowdery, 33 Little Street, The Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as 'John Morris'
CONNOR, Driver John Patrick, No. 2002.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Pittsworth, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Connor, of Pittsworth, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CONNOR, Trooper William Alfred, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 7LHR, joined Regiment 04 Dec 1917. - Trooper.
Discharged 29 Dec 1919.
Notes: (Attached strength)
CONNOR, Pte William John, No. 2169.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. u/s, of Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Bridget Mary Connor, of Curlew Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
CONNORS, Trooper James Wallace, No. 836.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
CONRIDGE, Temp. Sergeant Percy, No. 313, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Wondai, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs I Conridge, of 264 Old Fort Road, Bethnal Green, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Discharged 19 Aug 1919.
CONSIDINE, Trooper James Henry, No. 253.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 11 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CONWAY, Private John Cornelius, No. 1554.
Age at enlistment: 42. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Seaton Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Kate Conway, of Seaton Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 19th Battalion, 11 Dec 1915.
Killed In Action 23 Dec 1916 in France. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Served with 19th Battalion as No. 5069 Walker, John. Name on headstone is 'Walker'. CWGC lists: JOHN WALKER (CONWAY, 5LHR). Name commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France,
COOCHY, Driver Walter, No. 2420.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Horse breaker, of Gayndah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Coochy, of Care of Mrs Ivy Matthews, Gayndah, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 9 Field Artillery Brigade, 10 Nov 1916.
Discharged
COOK, FQMS Alfred Woodburn, No. 29, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Horse trainer, of Gympie Hotel, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; J Cook, of 194 King William Street, Adelaide, SA.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - FQMS.
Discharged 12 Apr 1919.
COOK, Temp. Bombardier Colin Stewart, No. 2007.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Pres. Single. Inspector, of Burringbar, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Isabella Cook, of Burringbar, NSW.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Temp. Bombardier.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COOK, Gunner James, No. 1694.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Annerley Road, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Cook, of Care of Mrs M. McDonald, Annerley Road, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 19 Oct 1917 in Belgium. Grave: Hooge Crater cemetery, XIV. F. I..
Notes: Son of Fred Cook and Rose Cook, of Merivale Street, South Brisbane, Queensland. Died as Private No. 1694, 13th Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Field Artillery, aged 20.
COOK, Major Leonard Roy.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Australian Army Medical Corps (Att), joined Regiment 03 Oct 1915. - Major.
Transferred to AAMC, 04 Nov 1915.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: MiD Mentioned in Despatches. Attached from AAMC Oct 3 1915 to Nov 4 1915.
COOK, Trooper Samuel, No. 987.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Atherton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; S. Cook, of Atherton, Queensland.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded October 29 1915, November 5 1915
Died Of Wounds 14 Nov 1915 at Alexandria, Egypt. Grave: Chatby War Memorial cemetery, A.22.
Notes: Name commemorated on the Atherton, Queensland, memorial.
COOKE, Gunner Allan Stewart, No. 2350.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Maleny, North Coast Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ada Cooke, of Maleny, North Coast Line, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 09 Apr 1917.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal. Appears twice in the 16th Rfts list. Second no. is 2372.
COOKE, Gunner Arthur Dixon, No. 2333.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Alstonville, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Dixon Cooke, of Alstonville, via Lismore, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 5 Divisional Ammunition Column, 19 Sep 1916.
Discharged
COOKE, Sergeant Harry Alexander, No. 2332.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Alstonville, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Dixon Cooke, of Alstonville, via Lismore, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 29 Mar 1917.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal, Military Service Medal
COOKE, Trooper William, No. 2935.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Single. Slaughterman, of Emerald, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister in law; Mrs Lily Cooke, of Menzies Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 21 Jul 1920.
COOKE, Sergeant William Robert, No. 1396.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Alstonville, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; D. Cooke, of Alstonville, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 17 Dec 1919.
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