5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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LACE, Trooper William Henry, No. 2470.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of Webster Street, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Abraham Lace, of Webster Street, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 12 Sep 1916.
Discharged
LAING, Trooper Andrew David, No. 3251.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Rubber worker, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Lottie Sophia Laing, of 88 Menzies Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Dec 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
LAING, Lance Corporal Daniel James, No. 727.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Plumber, of Chester Road, Ferndale Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Laing, of Chester Road, Ferndale Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 29 Jun 1916.
Discharged
LAKE, Trooper John, No. 45, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Elizabeth Turner, of Cripple Gate, Woking, Surrey, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 7 MG Coy, 17 Aug 1916.
Discharged
LAKE, Trooper Walter Miles, No. 1417.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; T. Lake, of Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
LAMBERT, Trooper Matthew, No. 1118.
Age at enlistment: 36. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of St Arnaud, Victoria.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Clara Lambert Thompson, of St Arnaud, Victoria.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Oct 1918.
LAMBERT, Gunner Rowley, No. 2387.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Isisford, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Frances Gregg, of Isisford, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 29 Mar 1917.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal
LANCASTER, Corporal Ernest Edward, No. 1419.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of Amarina, Grafton, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Smith, of Amarina, Grafton, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 17 Oct 1917 in France. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Son of Richard and Sarah Lancaster, of Dyraaba Street, Casino, New South Wales. Died as Corporal No. 1419, 14th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, aged 24. Name commemorated on the Casino, NSW, memorial and on the Ypres (Menin Gate) memorial, Belgium, Panel 7.
LAND, Lieutenant John Norman.
Born Charters Towers, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Meth. Single. Q.G.R. Locomotive driver, of Railway Avenue, South Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Henrietta Land. Father; John William Land, of Railway Avenue, South Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. 2nd Lieutenant - Lieutenant.
Appointment Terminated 26 Feb 1920.
Notes: Instructor, Moascar Camp (Wildman 110)
LAND, Lieutenant Nicholas Lisle Martin.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman / Selector, of Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Ann Land, of Cunnamulla P.O., Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Military Medal; Also appears embarkation roll as: no. 1590, 12 Rfts.
LANDON, Trooper Hubert, No. 1588.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Edward Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Georgina Landon, of Aysgarth Street, Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 09 Feb 1917.
LANE, Trooper Edward Joseph Frank, No. 311, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Mother; AE Lane, of 200 Oldford Road, Bethnal Green, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 04 Feb 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.
LANE, Trooper John, No. 1109.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of James Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Louisa Lane, of Care of T. Mahon, James Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 10 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Sep 1916.
LANGE, Temp. Corporal Henry, No. 777.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Lengthsman, of c/ Mrs M. Davey, Miners' Rest, Victoria.
Next of kin: Father; Henry Lange, of Learmonth, Victoria.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Transferred to Australian Mounted Div HQ, 20 Jul 1917. Rejoined unit from Anzac Mounted Division HQ, 28 Feb 1918.
Wounded August 8 1915, November 9 1915
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
LANGSTON, Trooper Frederick George, No. 303.
Age at enlistment: 19. Single. Stockman, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
LARCOMBE, Pte Benjamin, No. 1328.
Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: Wes. Married. Miner, of Arthur Street, Teneriffe, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Isobel Larcombe, of Arthur Street, Teneriffe, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 05 Aug 1916.
Discharged
LARSEN, Trooper Soren Christian, No. 304.
Age at enlistment: 39. Married. Miner, of Kingsthorpe, Queensland.
Next of kin: Josephine, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Wounded October 25 1915
Discharged
LARTER, Private Thomas, No. 3356.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Carter, of Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Hariet Larter, of Care of Mrs H. Whittle, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, 21 Aug 1917.
Discharged
LASCELLES, Trooper Evelyn Herbert, No. 357, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Station manager, of Goorganga Station, Proserpine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward George Lascelles, of Goorganga Station, Bowen, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Signaller - Trooper.
Discharged 25 Dec 1915.
Notes: Reported as 'dangerously ill', The Queenslander 17 Jul 1915 p26. Commissioned, Imperial Army.
LAVENDER, Temp. Shoeing Smith Andrew, No. 285, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Bowen Mount, Grosevale, North Richmond, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; H Lavender, of Bowen Mount, Grosevale, North Richmond, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Temp. Shoeing Smith.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
LAVER, Lieutenant Albert., C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Station overseer, of Springsure, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Laver, of Sheridan Street, Cairns, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 2 Bn, 04 Mar 1916.
Wounded November 7 1915
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Military Cross
LAVER, Trooper Alexander James, No. 3005.
Born Mudgeeraba, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Henry Laver, of Mudgeeraba, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Oct 1919.
Notes: (Wildman 110)
LAVERTY, Driver Albert Charles, No. 1586.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Gracemere, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Jane Laverty, of Care of Mrs J.L. Dingle, Gracemere, via Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
LAW, Trooper Frederick Charles, No. 119, B Squadron.
Born Harwood Island, NSW. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Dairy farmer, of Mullumbimby, Brunswick River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; David Law, of Montecollen, Mullumbimby, Brunswick River, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 26 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: Previously served in the 4th Light Horse. CWGC lists: 1) Age: 23. 2) Mother; Jessie Ann Law. Name commemorated on the Mullumbimby, NSW, memorial.
LAW, BQMS Henry Pohlmon, No. 1784.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; J. Law, of Tirroan, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
LAWLESS, Trooper Ivan Desmond, No. 1418.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Windeara, Goomeri, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; J.P. Lawless, of Windeara, Goomeri, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 4 1918
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
LAWLESS-PYNE, Trooper Clement Lumley, No. 3507.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Goomeri, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; A. Lawless-Pyne, of 'Cloyne', Goomeri, Kingaroy Line, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 04 Jul 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
LAWLESS-PYNE, Temp. RSM John Lindsay, No. 1438.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Gayndah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Lawless Pyne, of Cloyne, Goomeri, Gayndah, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. RSM.
Wounded March 23 1918, July 14 1918
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: Appears embarkation roll as PYNE, John Lindsay Lawless.
LAWLOR, Pte John James, No. 1705.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Breakfast Creek, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Michael Lawlor, of Breakfast Creek, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
LAWRENCE, Lieutenant Ethelbert Glenn., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Mother; EB Lawrence, of Hathern Rectory, Leicestershire, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Lance Corporal - Lieutenant.
Wounded March 30 1918
Appointment Terminated 16 Jan 1920.
LAWRENCE, Trooper Herbert Henry, No. 375.
Born Aramac, Queensland.Age unknown. Post Office worker, of NWQ.
Next of kin: Father; Freerick Lawrence, of Aramac, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 24 Feb 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Invalided sick (Wildman 110)
LAWRENCE, Trooper William Edward, No. 3065.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Cairns, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Lawrence, of Peeramon, via Cairns, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Dec 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
Notes: (Poss. Wildman 110)
LAWRENCE, Driver William George, No. 1589.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Blacksmith, of Gympie Road, Kedron, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Lawrence, of Gympie Road, Kedron, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
LAWRIE, Trooper David McCall, No. 2952.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: Pres. Married. Carrier, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Ellen Lawrie, of 50 Wellington Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 30 Sep 1916.
LAWSON, Trooper George Adam, No. 2884.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Horse driver, of Murwillumbah, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Adam Lawson, of Murwillumbah, NSW.
Source: 20th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 06 Oct 1916.
Discharged
LAWSON, Driver William, No. 3006.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Jessie Jorgensen, of Kilkivan, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 LH Brigade Machine Gun Squad, 19 Mar 1917.
Discharged
LAWTON, Trooper William Wallace, No. 1895.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Cockatoo Station, Miles, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Harding Lawton, of Cockatoo Station, Miles, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 26 Apr 1919.
Notes: Died 9 March, 1920. Buried in Miles General cemetery, Miles, Queensland.
LAXTON, Sergeant Frank Pierpoint, No. 305.
Born Kaniva, Victoria. Age at enlistment: 26. Single. Farmer, of Wimmera, Gulera Tara Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Laxton, of Dalby, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Died Of Wounds 19 Apr 1917 in Palestine. Grave: Gaza War Cemetery, Israel, XVIII.F.1.
Notes: Son of Edward and Elizabeth Laxton, of Dalby, Queensland. Died as Sergeant No. 305, 11th Light Horse Regiment, aged 28. Name commemorated on the Dalby, Queensland, memorial.
LEA, Gunner Henry Cecil, No. 2041.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Henry Lea, of Pine Creek, Canungra, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
LEAMON, Trooper George Leslie, No. 2326.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Hammer driver, of Eleanor Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Robert James Leamon, of Eleanor Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 13 Sep 1916.
LEAROYD, Pte Walter, No. 2200.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Tailor, of Hilton Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Learoyd, of Hilton Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
LEDGER, Gunner Frederick, No. 2040.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Ledger, of 10 Elm Tree Cottage, Cobham-on-Sury, England.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
LEDLIE, Temp. Sergeant John Malcolm, No. 868.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Temp. Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
LEDLIE, Driver William Bell, No. 1896.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Meth. Single. Storekeeper, of Normanton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Kathleen Ledlie, of Normanton, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
LEE, Lance Corporal Albert Hezekiah Adolphus, No. 1537.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: Meth. Single. Lineman, of 7 Melbourne Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Hezekiah Lee, of Lismore, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 25 Jun 1916.
Discharged
LEE, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Arthur.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 25 Oct 1915. - Lieutenant Colonel.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: MiD. Died after Termination of Appointment. Photo as a Major in The Queenslander 3 Jul 1915 p24. Arrived at the Lone Pine trenches with reinforcements for the 5th LHR, 29th August: 'On the 29th August 'B' Squadron, of the 11th Light Horse Regiment, under Major C. Lee, reported to this Regiment for duty, and was taken on as 'D' Squadron.' (Wilson p31).
LEE, Trooper George, No. 1179.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Bauhinia Park, via Springsure, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Jane Rose, of Bauhinia Park, via Springsure, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 26 Mar 1920.
LEE, Driver John, No. 1740.
Age at enlistment: 42. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Catherine Lee, of Ann Street, Stepney, SA.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 17 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
LEE, Private Thomas, No. 569, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Murwillumbah, Tweed River, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; M Lee, of Burpengary, North-west Coast Line, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 22 Apr 1917.
Wounded July 14 1915
Discharged
LEEKE, Trooper Henry, No. 246, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Yeppoon, via Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; HS Leeke, of Yeppoon, via Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 24 Jul 1916.
LEEN, Driver John, No. 2045.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Wolfram Camp, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Bridget Casey, of Meenogahene, Ireland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
LEGH, Corporal Thomas, No. 306.
Age at enlistment: 24. Single. Station overseer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
LEIGH, Trooper Frederick John, No. 670, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Proof Reader, of Donaldson Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Leigh, of Donaldson Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 4 LH Brigade Field Ambulance, 25 Nov 1915.
Discharged
Notes: (p/33rd AMC)
LEISHMAN, Sergeant Robert, No. 728.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: Pres. Married. Lineman, of C/ Mrs Hurdsfield, corner of James & Harcourt Streets, New Farm Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Kate Leishman, of Landsborough, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Killed In Action 25 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: Nominal Roll gives Date of Death as: 9th March, 1916. (Wilson p199). This is clearly a misprint. Name commemorated on the Brisbane, Queensland, memorial.
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