5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force

Index

N and O

O'DONNELL, Trooper George, No. 445, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of East Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs. Katherine O'Donnell, of East Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Sep 1916.


O'DONNELL, Trooper Stephen, No. 1260.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Silver Grove, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Honor St. Ledger, of Silver Grove, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 10 Jul 1917.
Discharged


O'DONOGHUE, Driver Francis Joseph, No. 1607.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Barman, of Petersen Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Patrick O'Donoghue, of Petersen Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


O'DONOHUE, Corporal Denis John, No. 984.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Single. Lawyer, of Burns Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; P.O. O'Donohue, of Burns Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


O'DONOHUE, Lance Corporal Richard, No. 1081.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of South Gate, Clarence River, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; James O'Donohue, of South Gate, Clarence River, NSW.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 10 Jan 1916. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Wounded September 25 1918
Discharged 03 May 1919.


O'DONOHUE, Trooper William Joseph, No. 1077.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of South Gate, Clarence River, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; Michael O'Donohue, of South Gate, Clarence River, NSW.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


O'DOWD, Trooper Peter Matthew, No. 324.
Born Prairie, Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; James O'Dowd, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Wounded September 19 1915
Killed In Action 19 Apr 1917 at Gaza, Palestine. Grave: Gaza War Cemetery, Israel, XVIII.E.12.

Notes: Son of James and Janet O'Dowd. Died as Trooper No. 324, 11th Light Horse Regiment, aged 29. Name commemorated on the Normanton, Queensland, memorial.


O'DWYER, Gunner Stanley, No. 1188.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Murray Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John O'Dwyer, of 160 Murray Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Died Of Wounds 13 Dec 1916 at Somme, France. Grave: Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-l'abbe, VI.E.23.

Notes: Son of John J. and M. A. O'Dwyer, of Murray St., Rockhampton, Queensland. Died as Private No. 1188, 5th Australian Pioneers, aged 42. Name commemorated on the Rockhampton, Queensland, memorial.


O'FLANAGAN, Lance Corporal Denis Gerald, No. 325.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Lance Corporal.
Wounded November 6 1915
Discharged 06 Sep 1916.


O'FLYNN, Sergeant Gerard, No. 1608.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Bank clerk, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Joseph O'Flynn, of Q.N. Bank, Gatton, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to 2 LH Brigade Supply Section, 09 Sep 1916.
Discharged


O'GRADY, Trooper William Joseph, No. 1101.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Alwyn Ville, Russell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Joseph O'Grady, of Alwyn Ville, Russell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 16 Aug 1916.
Notes: Died after discharge; 6 September 1916.


O'HARA, Lieutenant Denis., Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Ayr, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Gifford, of Ayr, Lower Burdekin, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: (p/27LH)


O'LEARY, Private Patrick Bernard, No. 702.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Care of H. Ambrose, Tamaree, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Kathleen O'Leary, of Eagen Street, Kalgoorlie WA.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 49 Bn, 05 Oct 1916.
Wounded June 28 1915, July 19 1915
Discharged
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.


O'LOUGHLIN, Sergeant Thomas Charles, No. 786.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Police constable, of Yarrowee P.O., via Buninyong, Ballarat, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary O'Loughlin, of Yarrowee P.O., via Buninyong, Ballarat, Victoria.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to Australia, 03 Jan 1916. Transferred to 39th Battalion, 01 Apr 1916.
Discharged


O'MARA, Trooper John, No. 1435.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: RC. Single. Lorry driver, of Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; N. O'Mara, of Musgrave Road, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 21 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Oct 1919.


O'MARA, Trooper Stephen, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 2nd LHR, joined Regiment 10 May 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.


O'NEILL, Lance Corporal William, No. 349, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 38. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Care of Gilbert Dowling, Wood Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mary B Dowling, of Wood Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Wounded June 28 1915
Killed In Action 5 Nov 1915 at 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). Name commemorated on the Dalby, Queensland, memorial.


O'NEILL, Trooper William James, No. 3440.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Bunya Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; L. O'Neill, of Bunya Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Source: 29th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Jul 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Died Of Other Causes 8 Aug 1918 at Gaza, Palestine. Grave: Gaza War Cemetery, Israel, XXXII.F.7.

Notes: Died of Diphtheria. Name commemorated on the Dalby, Queensland, memorial.


O'REILLY, Bombadier John Joseph, No. 1908.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Farm labourer, of Moombra, Coominya, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Richard O'Reilly, of Dundas, via Ferndale, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Bombadier.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


O'REILLY, Gunner John William, No. 2060.
Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Hac Retts Hotel (?), Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Nephew; Reginald Victor Tramble, of Care of William Tramble, Custom House, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


O'REILLY, Bombadier Thomas, No. 1909.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Timber getter, of Dundas, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Richard O'Reilly, of Dundas, via Ferndale, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Bombadier.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


O'ROURKE, Pte Francis James, No. 1259.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Ross Street, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Rose Ann Cannon, of Ross Street, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 04 Mar 1916. Trooper - Pte.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 16 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal


O'ROURKE, Lance Corporal Patrick Michael, No. 1823.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: RC. Single. Railway employee, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; C. O'Rourke, of Cobram, Victoria.
Source: 12th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13 FC Engineers, 21 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes:


O'SULLIVAN, Trooper John, No. 622.
Born County Cork, Ireland. Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of c/ J O'Sullivan, Chinderah, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Dennis O'Sullivan, of Ashmount, Muckadilla, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.

Notes: CWGC lists: 1) age: 44. 2) Mother; Nora O'Sullivan. 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 Herberton, Queensland, memorial. (Died at age 44 (?))


OAKLEY, Gunner William Henry, No. 1817.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; E. Oakley, of Howard Pl, Bendigo, Victoria.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes:


OGDEN, Trooper Herbert Edwin, No. 657, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Cook, of C.W.E. Ogden, draper, Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edwin James Ogden, of Care of C.W.E. Ogden, draper, Dalby, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.


OGG, Lieutenant Edward Gordon., A Squadron.
Born Rockhampton, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Station Hand, of Blackall, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; E.K. Ogg, of Rotherwood, The Range, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Wounded March 26 1917, September 25 1918
Appointment Terminated 06 May 1919.
Notes: (Gullett p438) (Unit History (Wilson) p98) Enlisted in Rockhampton. Sergeant Ogg was in hospital, Ghezireh, Egypt, suffering from fever. Parents; Mr & Mrs E.K. Ogg, of The Range. (Rockhampton Daily Record 26 Aug 1915 p7). Embarkation roll address same as NOK's. Bayonetted in leg 26/3/17: 'Poor Sergeant Gahan met his death by treachery. He and Lieutenant Scott, Sergeant Hammond and Corporal Ogg rushed an officer with fifteen Turks who threw up their hands, but then seeing how few our men were snatched up their rifles, shot Gahan and bayonetted Ogg. Scott shot five quick and lively; Hammond got one before the rest surrendered.' (Idriess p194).


OGG, Driver Gordon Alexander, No. 656, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Jackeroo, of Edmonstone Road, Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; CE Ogg, of Edmonstone Road, Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


OGILVIE, Driver Henry Harvey, No. 2419.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: Pres. Married. Farmer, of Sarina, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Esther Ogilvie, of Kelvin Grove, Sarina, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 09 Aug 1916.
Discharged


OGILVY, Driver Reginald, No. 2061.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Kyogle, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; James Williamson Ogilvy, of Berwick, Victoria.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)


OLDHAM, Gunner William, No. 961.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Auckland, New Zealand.
Next of kin: Father; William Oldham, of Auckland, New Zealand.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


OLIVER, Trooper Thomas William, No. 2485.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Marule, via Childers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Joseph Oliver, of Marule, via Childers, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 26 Jul 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 06 Nov 1919.


OLSEN, Trooper Andrew, No. 736.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Carpenter, of Chelmer, via Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth May Olsen, of Chelmer, via Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 09 May 1917.


OLSEN, Driver Charles Gustav, No. 2654.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of London Boarding House, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Hudnen Olsen, of London Boarding House, Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 05 Oct 1916.
Discharged


OLSEN, Trooper Clarence Richmond, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 2nd LHR, joined Regiment 04 Feb 1916. - Trooper.
Discharged 03 Apr 1919.


OLSEN, Trooper George Phillip, No. 1258.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Farm hand, of Perth Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Anna Olsen, of Perth Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


OLSEN, Trooper Ivan Lender Eric, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Oct 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Aug 1919.


OMARA, Trooper Hugh, No. 1434.
Age at enlistment: 41. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Pebin Terrace, Earl Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; H.C. Omara, of Pebin Terrace, Earl Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Demobbed, UK 25 Oct 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as O'MEARA


ORR, Private George Ronald, No. 1432.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; J. Orr, of Hotel Metropole, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 04 Jun 1916. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, 12 Nov 1918.
Discharged


ORR, Captain John Edward., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: Pres. Single. Draughtsman, of Nil (u/s).
Next of kin: Sister; J McLeod Orr, of Royal British Nurses Association, 10 Orchard Street, Oxford Street, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Sergeant - Captain.
Transferred to 1 Division Engineers, 26 May 1915.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Military Cross (Bean V2 p826)


ORR, Corporal William Arthur, No. 1609.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: P Brethren. Single. Farmer, of Murgon, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Robert Orr, of Cookstown, County Tyrone, Ireland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal


OSBORNE, Trooper Arthur, No. 884.
Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: CE. Single. Fencer, of C/ P.O., Prahran, Melb, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; J. Osborne, of Princess Street, South Yarra, Melb, Victoria.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 19 Jan 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.


OSBORNE, Private Jack Arthur, No. 2655.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Proserpine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Caroline Hazel, of Proserpine, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 02 Aug 1916.
Discharged


OSBORNE, Temp. Corporal Maurice, No. 1478.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: CE. Single. Slaughterman, of Hotel Orient, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Frederick George Osborne, of Gisborne, New Zealand.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Transferred to 2 Signals Troop, 08 Apr 1916.
Discharged


OWEN, Lieutenant Francis Stephen Bygrove., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: Bapt. Single. Station overseer, of 13 Keely Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania.
Next of kin: Father; H Owen, of 13 Keely Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. A/Sergeant - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 22 Apr 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: MiD(2)


OWEN-JONES, Lieutenant Robert Gregory., Machine Gun Section.
Born Innisfail, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Dairying, of Redlands, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Rolinda Georgina Owen-Jones, of Redlands, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 16 Jul 1916.
Wounded July 13 1915, November 6 1917
Appointment Terminated
Notes: (Gullett p423).


OXENHAM, Trooper Reginald John, No. 2222.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Nundah, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Oxenham, of Nundah, via Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 26 Jul 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.


OXFORD, Sergeant Arthur Robert French, No. 2223.
Born Bournemouth, England. Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: Meth. Single. Machinist, of Duke Street, Thompson's Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Ellen Jane Oxford, of Duke Street, Thompson's Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Killed In Action 6 Nov 1917 in Palestine. Grave: Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel, C.42.

Notes: Son of James and Elizabeth Oxford; husband of Ellen Jane Oxford, of Duke St., Thompson Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland. Served in the South African (Boer) War. Died as Sergeant No. 223A, 3rd Australian Battalion, Imperial Camel Corps, aged 35. Name commemorated on the South Brisbane, Queensland, memorial.


OXFORD, Trooper Walter Albert, No. 1712.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Painter, of Wolsley Street, Thompson Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Oxford, of Wolsley Street, Thompson Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 12 Apr 1916.
Notes:
 

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