5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
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SAIT, Corporal Charles Frederick, No. 240.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 29 Feb 1916.
Discharged
SALES, Corporal Albert Edward, No. 703.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of 6 Worslade Road, Lower Tooting, London, England.
Next of kin: Father; William Sales, of 6 Worslade Road, Lower Tooting, London, England.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Demobbed, UK 04 Apr 1919.
SANDEMAN, Trooper John, No. 1228.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Ernest Street, Manly, Cleveland Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John McLean Sandeman, of Ernest Street, Manly, Cleveland Line, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Dec 1915. A/Corporal - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Feb 1919.
SANDERCOCK, Trooper James Walter, No. 1043.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Dandilogong, Victoria.
Next of kin: Richard Sandercock, of Dandilogong (?), Victoria.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 9 1916
Discharged 30 Nov 1919.
SANDERSON, Gunner Isaac John, No. 1268.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Pomona, West Coast Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Sanderson, of Pomona, West Coast Line, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 29 Mar 1916.
Discharged
SAUNDERS, CSM James Leslie, No. 86, C Squadron.
Born Roma, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Prot. Single. Labourer, of Chillagoe, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Saunders, of Queen Street, Chillagoe, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Corporal - Signaller - CSM.
Transferred to 26 Bn, 23 May 1915.
Died Of Other Causes 1 Feb 1916 at Egypt. Grave: Tel El Kebir War Memorial Cemetery Grave 17.
Notes: Son of William Saunders and Edith Saunders, of Mabel Street, Atherton, North Queensland. Died as Company Sergeant Major No. 182, 26th Battalion, aged 26. Died of cerebro-spinal meningitis. Name commemorated on the Chillagoe, North Queensland, memorial.
SAUNDERS, Lance Corporal Joseph Henry John, No. 2660.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Dowan, via Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Helina Saunders, of Porterham, Dorset, England.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 05 Oct 1916.
Discharged
SAUNDERS, Trooper Richard William Alexander, No. 3365.
Born Teven, NSW. Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Teven Creek, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; William Edward Saunders, of Teven Creek, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: 28th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 21 Sep 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
SAUNDERS, Temp. Corporal Thomas Henry, No. 373, A Squadron.
Born Winton, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Ilfracombe, via Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane White (Wright?). Father; Samuel Saunders, of Wellshot, Ilfracombe, via Longreach, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Killed In Action 5 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: CWGC lists: 1) Age: 26. 2) Mother; Mrs Jane White. Name commemorated on the Winton, North Queensland, memorial.
SAUNDERSON, Temp. Corporal Arthur Rodney, No. 971.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Bapt. Single. Stockman, of Cottening, Alfred's Road, Cambridgeshire, England.
Next of kin: Father; W. Saunderson, of Cottening, Alfred's Road, Cambridgeshire, England.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
SAWYER, Trooper Arthur, No. 894.
Age at enlistment: 40. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Mrs J. Long, Mt Pleasant, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs J. Long, of Mt Pleasant, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 Jun 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 10 May 1916.
SCANLAN, Trooper Lewis William Charles, No. 35.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Mar 1916.
SCHAFER, Trooper George Conrade, No. 3245.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Contractor, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Lily Cook, of West Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 14 Mar 1919.
SCHAFER, Trooper William Henry, No. 1444.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of Yatala, Beenleigh, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; H. Schafer, of Yatala, Beenleigh, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
SCHMID, Trooper John Frederick, No. 351.
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
SCHUCHARD, WO1 Carl, No. 70, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Epis. Single. Bank clerk, of Cambridge Street, Auburn, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; Frances Schuchard, of Cambridge Street, Auburn, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Signaller - WO1.
Wounded MISTAKE
Discharged 04 Jun 1920.
Notes: MSM. MiD.
SCHWENKE, Pte Cyril Clement, No. 2235.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Cathleen Schwenke, of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
SCOTT, Trooper Alfred Charles, No. 2661.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Stockman, of The Grove, Springsure, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Rosella Scott, of Springsure, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Aug 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.
SCOTT, 2nd Lieutenant Andrew Anderson., C Squadron.
Born Taroom, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Grazier, of Hornet Bank Station, Taroom, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Wallace Oakhampton Scott, of Mount Dawson, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - 2nd Lieutenant.
Transferred to Australia, 04 Nov 1915. Transferred to 25th Battalion, 08 Aug 1916.
Killed In Action 4 Oct 1917 at Broodseinde, Belgium. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Son of Wallace Oakhampton Scott and Annie Scott, of Mount Dawson, Toowoomba, Queensland. Died as Second Lieutenant, 25th Battalion, aged 27. (Address: 'Hornet Bank Station, Taroom CQ', is from Bean V4 p867n. Embarkation roll address is same as for NOK.) Killed by enemy shell-fire in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge, 4th Oct. 1917. (Bean V4 p867n). Name commemorated on the Toowoomba, Queensland, memorial, and on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, Belgium. Panel No: 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.
SCOTT, Lieutenant Cyril Ernest., C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Station hand, of Hornet Bank, Roma, Queensland.
Next of kin: Andrew Scott, of Hornet Bank, Roma, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Corporal / Acting Sergeant - Lieutenant.
Wounded June 27 1915
Appointment Terminated 30 Apr 1919.
SCOTT, Trooper Oliver Benjamin, No. 3493.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Bonnie Keith, Reedy Creek, Kingaroy, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; R.G. Scott, of 22 Milne Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Jul 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1918.
SCOTT, Trooper Wallace Oakhampton, No. 1439.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Mount Dawson, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; W.O. Scott, of Mount Dawson, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded April 6 1918
Discharged 30 Oct 1919.
SCOTT, Trooper William David, No. 745.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Station hand, of 1 Boundary Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; Miss May Scott, of 1 Boundary Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 6 1915
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
SEABROOK, Private Henry Reginald, No. 168, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Solicitor's clerk, of Second Deposit Bank, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; GK Seabrook, of 44 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Signaller - Private.
Transferred to Australian Army Ordinance Corps, 27 Aug 1917.
Wounded November 6 1915
Discharged
SEANEY, Trooper Henry James, No. 792.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Seaney, of 24 Suffolk Road, Plaistow, London, England.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded October 5 1915
Killed In Action 14 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green I. E. 2.
Notes: Name commemorated on the Lismore, NSW, memorial.
SEANIGER, Temp. Corporal Alfred Ernest, No. 1263.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Ramsay, via Cambooya, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Seaniger, of Ramsay, via Cambooya, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
SEXTON, Sergeant Arthur Richard, No. 2986.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Jackeroo, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jean Sexton, of 'Mimoma', Milton Rd Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Mar 1917. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.
SEXTON, A/Bombardier Norman Charles Robert, No. 2078.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Moggill, via Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Sexton, of Moggill, via Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - A/Bombardier.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
SEYMOUR, Temp. Corporal George, No. 2965.
Age at enlistment: 38. Religion: Meth. Married. Selector, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Ethel Jane Seymour, of Biggenden P.O., Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 15 Dec 1916.
Discharged
SHACKLETON, SQMS Robert Wilson, No. 18, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: Meth. Married. Salesman, of Tennyson, Yeerongpilly, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; AE Shackleton, of Tennyson, Yeerongpilly, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting SQMS - SQMS.
Discharged 04 Oct 1916.
SHADWELL, Trooper Richard James, No. 1472.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Butcher, of Brisbane Street, West Gabba, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; B.M. Shadwell, of Brisbane Street, West Gabba, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
SHAMBROOK, ER/2/Corporal Bernard Edward, No. 2076.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Butcher, of Pimlico, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Shambrook, of Pimlico, Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - ER/2/Corporal.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
SHARP, Private David Lindsay, No. 166, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Kooroongarra, via Milmerran, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; David Sharp & Mother; Janet Sharp, of Kooroongarra, via Milmerran, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 25 Bn, 09 Apr 1917.
Died Of Wounds 28 Apr 1918 at Somme, France. Grave: Vignacourt British Cemetery Grave I.C.12.
Notes: Previously served in the 3rd (Darling Downs) Light Horse. Address appears as 'Kooloongarra, via Milmerran...' on embarkation roll. Died as Private No. 166, 25th Battalion, aged 26. Name commemorated on the Kooroongarra, Queensland, memorial.
SHARP, Trooper Frank, No. 417, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Bonalbo, via Tabulam, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs. L Mowbray, of Bonalbo, via Tabulam, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Sep 1916.
Notes: Apprs in nominal roll as SHARPE
SHAW, Trooper George Albert, No. 2236.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Patience Street, Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Francis Shaw, of Patience Street, Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 26 Jul 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
SHAW, Driver Harold Herbert, No. 970.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Hughenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; H. Shaw, of Hughenden, Queensland.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 28 Apr 1918 at Somme, France. Grave: Bonnay Communal Cemetery Extension. Grave B.25.
Notes: Died as Driver No. 970, 55th Battery, 14th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery. Name commemorated on the Hughenden, North Queensland, memorial.
SHAW, Trooper Hubert William, No. 3191.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Bapt. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Isabel Shaw, of Pfingst Road, Kedron, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.
SHEEHAN, Gunner Roy Allen, No. 2405.
Born Cunnamulla, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Dunoon P.O., via Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Ward, of River Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 24 Sep 1916.
Killed In Action 12 May 1917 in France. Grave: H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St. Mein, III. H. 25..
Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Mr. W. J. and Mrs. M. A. Sheehan, of Hermit Park, Townsville, Queensland. Died as Gunner No. 2405, 11th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, aged 23. Name commemorated on the Townsville, North Queensland, memorial.
SHEEHAN, Trooper Thomas, No. 453.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Killarney, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas, of Killarney, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 25 1915
Discharged 29 Mar 1916.
SHELVEY, Private James Joseph, No. 3132.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Jockey, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Ann Shelvey, of 92 Burlington Street, Liverpool, England.
Source: 24th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 8 Mobile Veterinary Section, 10 Mar 1918.
Discharged
SHEPHERD, Trooper Raymond Pownall, No. 3011.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Cong. Single. Salesman, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Sarah Jane Shepherd, of Knowsley Street, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 18 Oct 1919.
SHERATON, Temp. Corporal Sidney William, No. 1264.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Sister; J. Mooney, Red Hill, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Clarence Sheraton, of Care of Cobb and Co. Ltd., Muttaburra, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 03 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
SHERIDAN, Trooper Henry Bradley, No. 3379.
Born Bowen, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Carpenter, of 350 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Marian Beck, of Cootharabah, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Died Of Wounds 24 Jan 1918 at Moascar, Egypt. Grave: Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, B. 61..
Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Mrs. Marian Beck, of Comet, Rockhampton, Queensland. Born at Bowen. Died aged 24. Died of a fractured skull. Name commemorated on the Rockhampton, Queensland, memorial.
SHERIDAN, Trooper Stanley Henderson, No. 685, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Selector, of Lerida Station, Collector, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; RH Sheridan, of Lerida Station, Collector, 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 Roma, Queensland, memorial.
SHERLOCK, Driver Charles, No. 1619.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Blacksmith, of Boat Harbour, via Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Donald Sherlock, of Casino, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, 25 Jan 1916.
Discharged
SHERWIN, Trooper Harold Phillip, No. 169, C Squadron.
Born The Springs, Yaamba, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Jackeroo, of The Springs, Yaamba, near Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; George Ernest Sherwin. , of The Springs, Yaamba, near Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 7 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: CWGC lists: 1) Age: 26. 2) Mother; Lucy Amy Sherwin. 3) Father; Edwin Turner Sherwin 4) NOK address: The Spring, Yaamba Qld. Name commemorated on the Rockhampton, Queensland, memorial.
SHERWIN, Trooper Herbert Vicary, No. 650, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Pres. Single. Station overseer, of The Springs, Yaamba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; GE Sherwin, of The Springs, Yaamba, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 18 Aug 1915.
SHORT, Driver John Henry, No. 1920.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Short, of Dalby, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
SIDDINS, Temp. Driver Joseph Clyde, No. 2891.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Overseer, of Ayrshire Downs, Winton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Isabel Jessie Box, of 187 Hastings, New Zealand.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 05 Nov 1916. Trooper - Temp. Driver.
Discharged 18 Sep 1919.
SIDDINS, Sergeant Oswald Thurkeld, No. 1303.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Stockbuyer, of Care of Australian Meat Export, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ethel Siddins, of Five Dock, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Dec 1915. A/Corporal - Sergeant.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as Oswald Threlkeld
SIDNEY, Temp. Tpt/Sergeant Robert Varney Dillon, No. 487, Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Groom, of Conway Street, Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Francis Sidney, of Conway Street, Lismore, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Temp. Tpt/Sergeant.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
Notes:
SILVERLOCK, T/Sergeant Albert Edward, No. 138, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Grocer, of Rosebank, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; Hilda Silverlock, of 7 Hart Road, Leicester, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - M.O. Orderly - T/Sergeant.
Discharged 25 Jan 1920.
Notes: Extract from Army Corps Routine Orders, 2nd July 1915. Concerning the raid on the Balkan Gun Pits, 28th June: '138, Pte. Silverlock, A.E. (M.O.'s Orderly). - Behaved gallantly throughout the day, tending wounded and bringing them back from the firing line.' (Wilson p20).
SIMMS, Corporal William Herbert, No. 1379.
Born Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station manager, of Care of Miss Nola Simms, care of D. Taylor, George Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Nola Simms, of Care of D. Taylor, George Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Dec 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Wounded November 8 1917, May 3 1918
Prisoner Of War, Discharged
Notes: Taken POW 3/5/18 at Es Salt, recovered in Aleppo, Syria. (Gullett 633)&
SIMONSON, Trooper Alfred William George, No. 1473.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Carter, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; P. Simonson, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 16 May 1919.
SIMPSON, Trooper Cecil Raymond, No. 1129.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Meth. Single. Sailor, of Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Lewis Henry Simpson, of Casino, NSW.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Jan 1916. Trooper (Signaller) - Trooper.
Discharged 09 Oct 1916.
SIMPSON, Trooper Harry, No. 791.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Hughenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Simpson, of Stockeld Park, Witherby, Yorkshire, England.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 8 1915, November 21 1915
Killed In Action 9 Aug 1916 in the Suez Canal Zone, Egypt. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Name commemorated on the Hughenden, Queensland, memorial and the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel, Panel 58.
SIMPSON, Driver William Clyde, No. 401.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Driver.
Transferred to 11th LHR, .
Discharged
SINCLAIR, Lieutenant Leslie Duncan., B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Mercantile clerk, of 'Fairlie', Stephens Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; JM Sinclair, of 'Fairlie', Stephens Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. A/Corporal - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 4 LH Brigade Machine Gun Squad, 04 May 1917.
Appointment Terminated
SING, Private William Edward, No. 355, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Horse-driver, of Proserpine, near Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs. M Sing, of P.O., Clermont, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 31 Bn, 04 Jan 1917.
Wounded August 25 1915
Discharged
Notes: 'Special men were set off as snipers, and taken off other duties to allow them to give exclusive attention to their special job. As a sample of the work done, that of No. 355, W.E. Sing, can be referred to. Up to the end of September, this man was responsible for 150 casualties to the Turks through sniping. A special firing position was erected for him overlooking the Turkish lines at ranges from 150 to 400 yards. ...Sing was awarded the D.C.M. for his excellent work in this respect.' (Wilson p32). DCM, C.de G.(Belgian), MiD; (Bean V2 (?))
SINNOT, Trooper James John Woods, No. 3012.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Single. Stationer, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Anne, of 'The Willows', Capella Street, Clermont, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 21 May 1917.
Discharged
SIZER, Driver William Edward, No. 1443.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Strathlea, Millmerran, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Richard Sizer, of Strathlea, Millmerran, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to Australian Mounted Div Training, 18 Feb 1918.
Discharged
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