5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force

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SKETCHLEY, Driver George Ernest, No. 1923.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Married. Bootmaker, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: Wife; Irene Eliza Sketchley, of Care of F.J. Bradley, Tweed Heads, NSW.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


SKIMMINGS, Bombardier Martin James, No. 2362.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Farm labourer, of Dunoon P.O., via Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Skimmings, of Dunoon P.O., via Lismore, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2 Divisional Ammunition Column, 11 Dec 1917.
Discharged


SKIPPER, Trooper Edmund Gibson, No. 3306.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Single. Selection manager, of Tilbury, Yallirop, Blackall line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick James Skipper, of 'Cliveden', Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 27 Nov 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.Died 3 Feb 1982
Notes: Died 3rd February 1982, aged 95. Buried Richmond cemetery, Queensland.


SLADEN, Driver Frederick Thomas, No. 1441.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Wardell, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; G. Sladen, of Old Camp, Wardell, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 08 Nov 1915.
Discharged


SLATTERY, Private John Patrick, No. 491.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of G.P.O. Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; Agnes Ryan, of G.P.O. Sydney, NSW.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 26 Bn, 06 Sep 1916.
Discharged


SLEEMAN, 2/AM Walter Montague, No. 1442.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: Meth. Single. Selector, of Undulla Creek, Condamine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; C.E. Sleeman, of Undulla Creek, Condamine, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - 2/AM.
Transferred to Australian Flying Corps: 67 Sqn, 07 Oct 1917.
Discharged


SMALL, Trooper James, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Wounded September 25 1918
Discharged 16 Jan 1920.
Notes: Military Medal


SMALL, Corporal John Lyons Lindsay, No. 2927.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Married. Station bookkeeper, of Kynuna Station, Kynuna, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Lesley Broughton Small, of 17 Mercer Road, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, 13 Aug 1917.
Discharged


SMART, Sergeant John, No. 1440.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Murwillumbah, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; F.C. Smart, of Murwillumbah, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal


SMETZER, Trooper Charles Selby, No. 2960.
Born Clapham, London, England. Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: RC. Married. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Gwendoline Oliver Smetzer, of Blackwood Road, Deagon, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Mar 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 2 May 1918 in Palestine. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Joseph Selby Smetzer and Marian Smetzer (nee Plunkett); husband of Gwendoline Smetzer, of Blackwood Rd., Deagon, Sandgate, Queensland. Died aged 40. Name commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel, Panel 58


SMITH, Trooper Albert Edward, No. 1265.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Kellsey Creek, Proserpine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; William Henry Smith, of Kellsey Creek, Proserpine, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


SMITH, Lieutenant Arthur Vincent., A Squadron.
Born Esk, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Cattleman, of Lochnagar, Esk, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Alexander Smith, of Lochnagar, Esk, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Wounded July 14 1918
Appointment Terminated 26 Feb 1919.
Notes: MiD. (Wildman p197)(&).


SMITH, Lance Corporal Charles, No. 3131.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Colin Smith, of Kingston Lisle, Wangate, Berkshire, England.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Jul 1917. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Discharged 21 Aug 1919.


SMITH, ER/Sergeant Claude Eric, No. 480, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Clerk, of Queensland National Bank, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; CF Smith, of Queensland National Bank, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - ER/Sergeant.
Transferred to Australia, 15 Nov 1915. Transferred to 9th Battalion, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged


SMITH, Sergeant David Kenneth, No. 3382.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Soldier, of George Street, Bowen, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Elizabeth Smith, of George Street, Bowen, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 08 Sep 1917. Sergeant - Sergeant.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.


SMITH, Temp. Corporal Ernest, No. 1802.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Lengthsman, of Cloncurry, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Rose Smith, of 2 Lincoln Place, Schofield Street, Nicholls, Birmingham, England.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Discharged 14 Jan 1920.
Notes:


SMITH, Gunner Frederick, No. 1924.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Smith (alias SMITHENBECKER), of Albury, NSW.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 56 Battery, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: STB F H Smithenbecker (alias SMITHENBECKER)


SMITH, Sergeant Frederick George Leslie, No. 3130.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Bank clerk, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Harriet Smith, of Roma, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Jul 1917. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.


SMITH, Gunner Frederick Pentland, No. 1085.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Windsor, Victoria.
Next of kin: Aunt; Miss Emily Violet Smith, of Windsor, Victoria.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 5 Field Artillery Brigade, 10 Mar 1916.
Discharged


SMITH, Temp. Corporal George Glenrock, No. 1345.
Born Esk, Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; Alexander Smith, of Esk, Queensland.
Source: 2nd LHR, joined Regiment 08 Feb 1916. - Temp. Corporal.
Discharged 14 Jan 1920.


SMITH, Sergeant Greville James, No. 482, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Police constable, of Moombra, via Coominya, Esk Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; H Smith, of Moombra, via Coominya, Esk Line, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded September 6 1915, July 16 1917
Discharged 17 Dec 1918.


SMITH, Trooper Harold William, No. 2659.
Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: CE. Married. Farmer, of Lawrence Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Sarah Mary Teresa Smith, of Lawrence Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 11 Oct 1916.


SMITH, Driver Henry William, No. 793.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of 3 Derby Street, Newham Croft, Cambridge, England.
Next of kin: Father; William John Smith, of 3 Derby Street, Newham Croft, Cambridge, England.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 32 Coy Australian Service Corps, 19 Feb 1918.
Discharged
Notes: A 'Henry Smith' is mentioned in the following account of the veterans' return to Gallipoli on the 75th anniversary, at the Lone Pine ceremony: 'One of the veterans who laid a wreath, Henry Smith, also fought at Lone Pine with the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Mr Smith, known as Smithy, joined the Light Horse in Brisbane after making a two-week journey from the Queensland Gulf country to enlist. He remembered his days in the trenches, building 'jam tin' bombs, and trying to tunnel under the Turkish trenches. 'I was a bomb aimer, the Turks were only just over the parapet, we could hear them talking,' he said. (Sydney Daily Telegraph 26 Apr 1990).


SMITH, Trooper Henry William, No. 859.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, .
Discharged
Notes: A 'Henry Smith' is mentioned in the following account of the veterans' return to Gallipoli on the 75th anniversary, at the Lone Pine ceremony: 'One of the veterans who laid a wreath, Henry Smith, also fought at Lone Pine with the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Mr Smith, known as Smithy, joined the Light Horse in Brisbane after making a two-week journey from the Queensland Gulf country to enlist. He remembered his days in the trenches, building 'jam tin' bombs, and trying to tunnel under the Turkish trenches. 'I was a bomb aimer, the Turks were only just over the parapet, we could hear them talking,' he said. (Sydney Daily Telegraph 26 Apr 1990).


SMITH, Trooper Herbert John, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Feb 1919. - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Aug 1919.


SMITH, Gunner John Armstrong, No. 1803.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Bapt. Single. Overseer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Andre Smith, of 251 Kenmure Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow Scotland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes:


SMITH, Trooper John Henry, No. 1045.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Boundary rider, of Leicestershire, England.
Next of kin: Sister; Violet Smith, of Paradise Row, Blaby, Leicestershire, England.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Aug 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Aug 1916.
Discharged
Notes: A 'Henry Smith' is mentioned in the following account of the veterans' return to Gallipoli on the 75th anniversary, at the Lone Pine ceremony: 'One of the veterans who laid a wreath, Henry Smith, also fought at Lone Pine with the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Mr Smith, known as Smithy, joined the Light Horse in Brisbane after making a two-week journey from the Queensland Gulf country to enlist. He remembered his days in the trenches, building 'jam tin' bombs, and trying to tunnel under the Turkish trenches. 'I was a bomb aimer, the Turks were only just over the parapet, we could hear them talking,' he said. (Sydney Daily Telegraph 26 Apr 1990).


SMITH, Captain John William.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Australian Army Medical Corps (Att), joined Regiment 26 Sep 1918. - Captain.
Transferred to AAMC, 28 Oct 1918. Rejoined unit from AAMC (att), 07 Nov 1918. Transferred to AAMC, 10 Jan 1919.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Attached from AAMC Sep 26 1918 - Oct 28 1918, Nov 7 1918 - Jan 10 1919, Feb 14 1919 - March 6 1919


SMITH, Private Richard Robert, No. 3128.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Bapt. Single. Labourer, of Cairns, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Louisa Johnson, of P.O. Peeramon, via Cairns, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Jul 1917. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 13 Aug 1918.
Discharged


SMITH, Trooper Samuel Stanley, No. 281, B Squadron.
Born Hastings River, NSW. Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Billinudgell, Brunswick River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Samuel Smith, of Billinudgell, Brunswick River, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 29 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.

Notes: CWGC lists: Age: 27. NOK address: Massenger Street, Byron Bay NSW (Wildman). 127th Casualty List (North Queensland Register) 3 Jan 1916 p60). Name commemorated on the Lismore, NSW, memorial.


SMITH, Trooper Thomas James, No. 1266.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: SA. Single. Expert interlocking, of Mannion Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Margaret Barnett, of Mannion Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 21 Feb 1917.


SMITH, Driver Thomas Watson, No. 1925.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Wondai, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Watson Smith, of Wondai, Kingaroy, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


SMOOTHY, Corporal Leslie, No. 870.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
Notes: MiD


SNEATH, Gunner Robert, No. 2392.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Wollongbar, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Robert Sneath, of Wollongbar, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 09 Apr 1917.
Discharged


SNOW, Driver Charles Thomas, No. 191, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Prot. Single. Farmer, of Bonalbo, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; S Snow, of Casino, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, 12 Aug 1917.
Discharged
Notes: (P/4LH)


SNOW, Trooper Francis Charles, No. 139, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Pres. Single. Musterer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; Francis Snow, of St Ann's, Bridge of Allan, Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 15 1915'
Discharged 29 Feb 1916.
Notes: Embarked at Sydney on Transport A44, 'Vestalia', 19th December 1914.


SNOWDON, Trooper Frederick Thomas, No. 860.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of C/ Mrs Snowdon, 9 Colegrove Road, Peckham, London SE, England.
Next of kin: Father; William Snowdon, of C/ Mrs Snowdon, 9 Colegrove Road, Peckham, London SE, England.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 05 Dec 1916.


SOLLING, Lieutenant Rex Aubrey Fritz., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Station overseer, of Eri Eriwah, Moree, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; EM Solling, of Eri Eriwah, Moree, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Wounded June 14 1915
Appointment Terminated 02 Oct 1919.
Notes: Military Medal


SOLOMON, Trooper Roy Henry, No. 140, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Butcher, of Rosebank, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; P. Solomon, of 142 Oxford Street, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 30 1915
Died Of Wounds 30 Jun 1915 at Sea (off Anzac). Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: Embarkation roll address is same as for NOK. Name commemorated on the Rosebank, Queensland, memorial and Lone Pine Memorial, Anzac, Panel 4.


SOMERFIELD, Driver Henry, No. 2239.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Yangan, via Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Somerfield, of Yangan, via Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 12 Oct 1916.
Discharged


SOMERS, WO2 Robert, No. 141, B Squadron.
Born Harwood, NSW. Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: Prot. Single. Farmer, of Coraki, Richmond River , NSW.
Next of kin: Father; W Somers, of Casino Road, Coraki, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Corporal / Acting SSM - WO2.
Discharged 29 Mar 1919.
Notes: (P/-LH) Wounded at Anzac: 'Casino Rd' part of NOK address, (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)


SOMERSET, Captain Charles William Henry Rollo., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Caboonbah, Toogoolawah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; H. P. Somerset, of Caboonbah, Toogoolawah, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Captain.
Transferred to 1st Battalion, 02 Mar 1916.
Appointment TerminatedDied 20 Feb 1936
Notes: Military Cross (MC), Mentioned in despatches (MiD). Died at age 41. (CHECK Biography, Reveille Vol. 9 No. 9; 1 May 1936 p11).


SOUTHAM, Gunner Albert, No. 2074.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Meth. Tailer-out, sawmills, of Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Southam, of Quaama, South Coast, NSW.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, .
Killed In Action 18 Sep 1918 in France. Grave: Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisne, V. C. 3..

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Charles and Annie Elizabeth Southam, of Kyogle, New South Wales. Died as Gunner No. 2074, 13th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, aged 31. Name commemorated on the Kyogle, NSW, memorial.


SPEED, Trooper Robert, No. 3013.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Speed, of Devondale, Oakey, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Mar 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.


SPEERING, Trooper Colin Roy, No. 3330.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Station owner, of Grantham Station, Grantham, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane Logan Speering, of Grantham Station, Grantham, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Jun 1919.


SPEERS, Trooper Alfred, No. 1720.
Age unknown. Religion: CE. Single. Saddler, of Care of Mrs Kirkland, Ann Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; John Speers, of 160 Rowntree Street, Balmain, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
Notes:


SPENCE, ER/2/Corporal Charles Frederick, No. 794.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - ER/2/Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged


SPENCELEY, Trooper Gordon Thomas, No. 893.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of C/ Mrs Spencley, Tingal Hill, Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Thomas Spenceley, of C/ Mrs Spencley, Tingal Hill, Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded September 12 1915
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.
Notes: Emb roll as SPENCLEY


SPENCER, Driver Henry Charles, No. 1620.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Cloncurry, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Anna Spencer, of Ann Street, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


SPENCER, Trooper James, No. 1445.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Toogoolawah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Spencer, of Toogoolawah, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


SPILLER, Trooper Joseph Henry, No. 438.
Born Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of 75 Hill Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Spiller, of 75 Hill Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 16 1918
Died Of Wounds 17 Jul 1918 in Palestine. Grave: Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel, H. 39..

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Joseph Henry and Annie Spiller, of Quay St., Bulimba, Queensland. Died aged 25. Name commemorated on the Fortitude Valley, Queensland, memorial.


SPILLSBURY, Trooper Gordon Fulton, No. 1347.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Drover, of East Devonport, Tasmania.
Next of kin: Father; Major Edgar Spillsbury, of East Devonport, Tasmania.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as SPILSBURY


SPORLE, Trooper Henry Neptune, No. 616, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Prot. Single. Labourer, of Thorpe Street, California Gully, Bendigo, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs. Maggie Sporle, of Thorpe Street, California Gully, Bendigo, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 25 1915, November 7 1915
Discharged 05 Sep 1919.


SPOTSWOOD, Driver Frank Leslie Somer, No. 1926.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Ayr, South Burdekin, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Leslie Spotswood, of Ayr, South Burdekin, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


SPREADBOROUGH, Driver Arthur Joseph, No. 3433.
Age at enlistment: 38. Religion: CE. Married. Works overseer, of Clermont, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; I.M. Spreadborough, of Dragon Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 29th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 31 May 1918. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.


STAINES, Trooper Leslie, No. 1200.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Kingaroy, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Staines, of Kingaroy, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 01 Nov 1919.


STAINES, Trooper Oscar Royal, No. 64384.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 13 Jan 1919. - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Aug 1919.
Notes: Photo; Cairns RSL(presented by Mrs Aspinall, daughter)


STALLARD, Gunner William John, No. 623, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: Prot. Single. Miner, of 28 Ford Street, Brunswick, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; J Stallard, of 28 Ford Street, Brunswick, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


STANFIELD, Captain Ernest Alfred Field., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Civil servant, of Justice Dept, Treasury, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Uncle; G Dunstan, of Stanfield C.P.S., Beaudesert, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Sergeant - Captain.
Appointment Terminated 17 Oct 1917.
Notes: To Indian Army


STANFORD, A/Corporal Albert, No. 416, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Tatham River, via Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; S. Stanford, of Tatham River, via Casino, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - A/Corporal.
Transferred to Australia, 15 Nov 1915. Transferred to 4th Divisional Ammunition Column, 01 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes: 16 Rfts no.: 2351.


STANLEY, Lieutenant Arthur.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Carter, of Boonah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jessie Cowan Stanley, of Boonah, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australia, 11/14 15. Transferred to 41st Battalion, 22 Oct 1918.
Appointment Terminated


STANLEY, Temp. Corporal Gerald William, No. 895.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of C/ Junr. Army and Navy Stores, D'Olier Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Next of kin: T. Stanley, of C/ Junr. Army and Navy Stores, D'Olier Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. A/Corporal - Temp. Corporal.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 08 Oct 1919.
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.


STANLEY, Trooper Smith, No. 380, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Fireman, of Dugandan, via Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; T Stanley, of Dugandan, via Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
 

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