5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force

Index

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STANTON, Trooper John, No. 3255.
Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: RC. Single. Shearer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; William Stanton, of Hall Street, Merewether, Newcastle, NSW.
Source: 26th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 22 Apr 1918.


STAPLES, Pte Frank, No. 1718.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Railway Hotel, Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Eliza Staples, of Cromer, near Mount Pleasant, SA.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Pte.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes:


STAPLETON, Trooper Robert Thomas, No. 52, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Saddler, of P.O., Clifton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; SJ Stapleton, of Post Office, Clifton, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 9 1916
Discharged 02 Apr 1919.


STAUNTON, Trooper Patrick Francis, No. 256, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Brother; Andrew Staunton, of Port Elizabeth South Africa.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 24 Mar 1916.


STEDDY, Gunner George Stanley, No. 795.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Station overseer, of Sarre, Richmond, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Isabel Steddy, of Sarre Par, Berchington, Kent, England.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


STEELE, Driver Bertram Rudolph Danby, No. 382, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Henry Steele, of Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, .
Died Of Wounds 10 Jun 1918 in France. Grave: Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme, III. A. 27..

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Henry and Anna Maria Steele. Died as Private No. 382, 25th Battalion, A.I.F, aged 39. Name commemorated on the Brisbane, Queensland, memorial.


STEELE, Trooper Joseph, No. 354.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, .
Discharged


STEELE, Trooper Joseph Maitland, No. 1044.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Drover, of Springsure, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; J Steele, of 'Glenvale', Springthorpe, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded May 3 1918
Discharged 04 Sep 1918.


STEELE, Trooper William George, No. 1267.
Born Rockhampton, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of William George Steele, care of Mrs G. Woodock, Bentah, Eidsvold Road, via Gayndah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Edith Steele, of Queensland Hotel, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 5 Aug 1916 at Dueidar, Palestine. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of David Joseph and Ellen Steele. Died aged 27. Name commemorated on the Brisbane, Queensland, memorial, and Jerusalem Memorial, Israel, Panel 58.


STEELE, Pte William James, No. 2238.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Steele, of Alfred Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916. Rejoined unit from 3 Bn Imperial Camel Corps, 28 Jul 1918.
Discharged


STEEMSON, Trooper Edward Arthur, No. 1080.
Born South Kolan, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of Splitters Creek, South Kolan, via Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Steemson, of Splitters Creek, South Kolan, via Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 21 1915
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: (Wildman 200)


STELEY, Trooper Robert Charles Abel, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 3 Div Cavalry, joined Regiment 15 Apr 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


STEPHAN, Trooper August William, No. 50266.
Born Roadvale, Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; Gustav Herman Stephan, of Down Street, North Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Oct 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Aug 1919.
Notes: (Wildman 200)


STEPHAN, Trooper Herman William Frederick, No. 50367.
Born Kalbar, Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; Gustav Herman Stephan, of Down Street, North Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Oct 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Aug 1919.


STEPHSON, Trooper Walter Harold, No. 2961.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Married. Timber worker, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Eva Stephson, of Laurel Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 21 Apr 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 16 Apr 1919.


STEVEN, Captain James., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: Pres. Single. Timber dealer, of Blackbutt, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother-in-Law; AE Heers, of Royal Bank, Blackbutt, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Captain.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 09 Dec 1916.
Appointment Terminated


STEVENS, Private Cecil, No. 3113.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Stanwell, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Albert Stevens, of Hazel Dean Farm, Stanwell, via Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Dental Corps, .
Discharged


STEVENS, Trooper Harold Rowton, No. 840.
Age at enlistment: 26.
Next of kin: Father; Frank James Stevens, of Colton Vale, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Killed In Action 7 Aug 1916 at Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Frank James and Emma Stevens, of Colton Vale, Mackay, Queensland. Died as Trooper No. 840, 11th Light Horse Regiment. aged 27. Name commemorated on the Mackay, Queensland, memorial and Jerusalem Memorial, Israel, Panel 58.


STEVENS, Trooper Robert William Pellow, No. 2240.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Calliope Station, via Gladstone, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Albert J. Stevens, of Calliope Station, via Gladstone, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Aug 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.


STEWART, Gunner Ewen Gore, No. 1376.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: RC. Single. Driller, of Boggabri, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; Donald Stewart, of Boggabri, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, .
Discharged


STEWART, Trooper James Alexander, No. 507, B Squadron.
Born Woodburn, NSW. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Nimbin, via Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; James Charles Stewart, of Nimbin, via Lismore, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Died Of Other Causes 1 Feb 1915 at Port Said, Egypt. Grave: Port Said War Memorial cemetery, E.4..

Notes: Mother; Annie Jane Stewart (CWGC). Died of bronchio-pneumonia, aged 23. Name commemorated on the Nimbin, NSW, memorial.


STEWART, Sergeant Robert Joseph, No. 19, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Saw Doctor, of Jandowae Post Office, Jandowae, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; A Stewart, of Inverness, Jandowae, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Corporal - Sergeant.
Wounded July 2 1915, August 9 1916
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.


STEWART, WO1 Samuel John, No. 1927.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Bank clerk, of Red Hill, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Stewart, of Red Hill, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - WO1.
Transferred to 4 Div AOC, 18 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 2 May 1918 in France. Grave: Camon Communal Cemetery, Somme, I.7..

Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Charles and Elizabeth Stewart, of Gympie, Queensland. Died as Warrant Officer No. 1927, Australian Army Ordnance Corps, aged 21. Name commemorated on the Gympie, Queensland, memorial.


STEWART, Trooper William, No. 239, A Squadron.
Born Scotland. Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Brother; S Stewart, of Hamilton Street, Larkall, Lanarkshire Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 13 Aug 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.

Notes: Name commemorated on the Brisbane, Queensland, memorial.


STINSON, Trooper Laurence, No. 1471.
Born Ireland. Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Brampton Terrace, Hurstan Estate, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; R. Stinson, of Brampton Terrace, Hurstan Estate, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Died Of Other Causes 19 Dec 1915 at Suez, Egypt. Grave: Suez War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, C. 35..
Notes: CWGC lists: Son of Robert J. and Fanny Stinson. Born in Ireland. 130th Casualty List (Daily Mail (Brisbane) 7 Jan 1916 p4). Died of meningitis, aged 28. Name commemorated on the Brisbane, Queensland, memorial.


STIRLING, Trooper David, No. 795.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Discharged 09 Aug 1916.


STIRLING, Lance Corporal William Lorne, No. 2231.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Jimbour, Pittsworth, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Thomas Stirling, of Pittsworth, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Aug 1916. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Discharged 21 Aug 1919.


STOKER, Trooper James Thomas, No. 3495.
Born Tintenbar, NSW. Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Crane Street, Ballina, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Stoker, of Crane Street, Ballina, NSW.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jun 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 08 Sep 1919.


STOKES, Driver Albert, No. 2077.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Mumbilla, Fassifern Line, Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Arthur Stokes, of Mumbilla, Fassifern Line, Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


STONE, Trooper Stewart, No. 352.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 23 Mar 1916.
Discharged


STOODLEY, Trooper Douglas Graham Norman, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Feb 1919. - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Aug 1919.


STORER, Private Alfred Bertram, No. 743.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Ascot Railway Estate, Hendra, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Francis Storer, of Ascot Railway Estate, Hendra, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 49 Bn, 17 Oct 1916.
Discharged


STOREY, Trooper Clarence Henry, No. 2892.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Selector, of Mundubbera, via Gayndah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Storey, of Mundubbera, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded April 23 1917
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


STOREY, Trooper George Harry, No. 222, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Bulimba Street, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; TC Storey, of Bulimba Street, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded May 28 1915
Discharged 27 Oct 1917.
Notes: (P/9 Inf.)


STOREY, Lieutenant George Percival., C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Single. Bookkeeper, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; John Storey, of 30 North Street, Maryport, Cumberland, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 47 Bn, 02 Apr 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Military Cross


STRAHAN, Private David, No. 3368.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: CE. Married. Engine driver, of 107 Arthur Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Florence Amelia Strahan, of 107 Arthur Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, .
Discharged


STRANG, Corporal John Thomas Fletcher, No. 608, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Square Top Post Office, near Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Strang, of Square Top Post Office, near Dalby, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to Australia, 05 Sep 1915. Transferred to 47th Battalion, 19 Apr 1917.
Killed In Action 7 Jun 1917 in Belgium. Grave: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.

Notes: Died as Corporal No. 608, 47th Battalion, A.I.F. Name commemorated on the Dalby, Queensland, memorial.


STRANGE, Gunner George, No. 796.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of William Street, Lutwyche, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; D. Strange, of William Street, Lutwyche, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


STREET, Trooper Joseph Dandy, No. 744.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Kinross, Cleveland, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Abraham Street, of Kinross, Cleveland, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 23 1915
Killed In Action 5 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.

Notes: CWGC lists: Mother; Sarah Ann Street. Name commemorated on the Cleveland, Queensland, memorial.


STREETER, ER/Corporal Albert Henry, No. 2234.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Meth. Single. Trainer, of P.O., Port Augusta, SA.
Next of kin: Mother; Alice Lily Steeter, of P.O., Port Augusta, SA.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 16 Sep 1919.


STREMES, ER/2/Corporal Thomas Ernest, No. 362, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Wool presser, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Stremes, of Camberwell, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Batman - ER/2/Corporal.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 01 Jan 1917.
Discharged


STRIKE, Sergeant Edward Henry, No. 63.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, .
Discharged


STRIKE, Driver Leslie, No. 484.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Dalrymple Road, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Edmund Strike, of Dalrymple Road, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, .
Discharged


STRIKE, Temp. SQMS William Percy, No. 353.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Blacksmith, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; A. Strike, of Dalrymple Road, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Corporal - Temp. SQMS.
Transferred to Australia, 04 Nov 1915. Transferred to 11th LHR, 08 Jul 1917.
Discharged
Notes: P/ 11 LHR


STRONG, Private Joseph Charles, No. 425, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Fireman, of Mallanganee, via Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; John Strong, of Deep Creek, via Tabulam, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 49 Bn, 17 Oct 1916.
Discharged


STUBBS, Corporal Eric Charles, No. 1383.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Overseer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; C. Stubbs, of Ashstead, Surrey, England.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 21 Feb 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 47 Bn, 03 Oct 1916. Rejoined unit from 47 Bn, 01 Aug 1917.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


SULEY, Trooper James Ernest, No. 142, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Assist Station Master, of Bell, via Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Suley, of Bell, via Dalby, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Signaller - Trooper.
Wounded September 20 1915
Discharged 02 Aug 1916.


SULLIVAN, Sergeant Ernest Lawrence, No. 1719.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Butcher, of Fitzroy Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Alpha John Ernest Sullivan, of Bellevue, Bundarra, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
Notes:


SULLIVAN, Sapper Henry Ernest, No. 1304.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Carpenter, of Boyd's Bay, Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; James Patrick Sullivan, of Boyd's Bay, Tweed Heads, NSW.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Dec 1915. A/Corporal - Sapper.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 29 Jun 1916.
Discharged


SULLIVAN, Trooper James Edward, No. 1822.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: CE. Single. Prospector, of Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; William Sullivan, of Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 9 1916
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
Notes:


SULLIVAN, Trooper John, No. 1108.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Broken Hill, NSW.
Next of kin: James Sullivan, of Broken Hill, NSW.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Oct 1919.


SUMMERS, Gunner John, No. 2075.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Eden Creek, Kyogle, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; John Summers, of Eden Creek, Kyogle, NSW.
Source: 14th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 28 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal


SUMMONS, Gunner Edward John, No. 1621.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Richmond, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Susan McErleau, of Richmond, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


SUNNER, Trooper Benjamin, No. 1269.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Meth. Married. Miner, of Rockhampton Road, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; F. Sunner, of Rockhampton Road, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 03 May 1919.


SURAWSKI, Driver Martin Theodore, No. 2318.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Templin, via Boonah, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Michael Surawski, of Templin, via Boonah, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1 Field Artillery Brigade, 04 Jun 1917.
Discharged


SWALLING, Trooper William Eldridge, No. 2962.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Bullock driver, of Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Rose Swalling, of Drillham, Western Line, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 07 Mar 1918.


SWAYNE, Corporal John Bowdich Eric, No. 634.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Mowbray Terrace, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Swayne, of Mowbray Terrace, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.


SWEEPER, Gunner Samuel, No. 2319.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Meth. Single. Bread carter, of Eva Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Alfred John Sweeper, of Eva Street, Waterworks Road, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1 Divisional Ammunition Column, 13 Mar 1917.
Discharged


SWEET, Temp. Sergeant James Inglis, No. 554, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Jackeroo, of Wellshot, Ilfracombe, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John B Sweet, of Bank of Scotland, Lamlach Arran, Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Wounded April 19 1918
Discharged 11 Jul 1919.


SWELTZER, Sergeant Thomas, No. 2237.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Drover, of James Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Sweltzer, of James Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 04 Aug 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Appears Unit History Roll of Honour as 'SMELTZER'.


SWINDELLS, Trooper Harry James, No. 412, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. School teacher, of Pioneer Sugar Mill, via Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; J Swindells, of Pioneer Sugar Mill, via Townsville, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 25 Oct 1916.


SWORD, Lieutenant Robert Stevenson.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 49 Bn, joined Regiment 02 Apr 1916. - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 3 Divisional Ammunition Column, 20 May 1917.
Appointment Terminated


SYKES, Trooper Henry Tydesley, No. 20, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Warehouse assistant, of Denham Street, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; HR Sykes, of Denham Street, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded May 31 1915
Discharged 28 Jun 1916.


SYKES, Trooper Thomas Alfred, No. 896.
Born NSW. Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Single. Well borer, of Leichhardt (NSW) and Pentland (Qld).
Next of kin: W. H. Sykes, of Bassy Avenue, Mortdale, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Died Of Other Causes 28 Dec 1915 at Sea. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: Address is given on embarkation roll as: c/ W.H. Sykes, Bassy Ave, Mortdale, Sydney NSW. Photo: North Queensland Register 28 Feb 1916 p41. Information given is that Trooper Sykes was of Leichhardt (Sydney) and Pentland (Northern Queensland). Died of wounds after being severely wounded three times. Name commemorated on the ? memorial. T A SYKES Trooper 906 5th, Australian Light Horse who died on Tuesday, 28th December 1915. Commemorative Information Memorial: CHATBY MEMORIAL, Egypt Location: Chatby is a district on the eastern side of the city of Alexandria, between the main dual carriageway to Aboukir, known as Al Horaya, and the sea. The Chatby Memorial is situated within Chatby War Memorial Cemetery which is located centrally within the main Alexandria cemetery complex. It is bordered by Al Horaya on the south and the electric tramway, which is parallel with Sharia Champollion, on the north. Visitors can reach the entrance to the cemetery along the road Sharia Anubis, which lies centrally north/south through the cemetery area. The cemetery contains the graves of more than 2,000 British officers and men who fell in the Great War. The Memorial, at the east end of the Cemetery, takes the form of a stone building to the walls of which are fixed panels containing the names of over 900 officers and men who have no other grave but the sea. Historical Information: THE CHATBY MEMORIAL, ALEXANDRIA. MEMORIAL INDEX NUMBER M.R. 41. CHATBY War Memorial Cemeterv, Alexandria, is one of a group of cemeteries on the East side of the town. It contains the graves of more than 2,100 British officers and men who fell in the Great War, and the Register containing their names has been published. At the East end of it is a stone building, to the walls of which are fixed panels containing the names of 982 officers and men who have no other grave than the sea; and this Register relates particularly to these panels, which constitute the Chatby Memorial. From 1914 to 1919, transports and Hospital Ships traversed the seas to and from Alexandria, bringing reinforcements for Egypt, Gallipoli or Palestine and carrying the sick and wounded out of the theatres of war; and from sickness, wounds or accident some hundreds of men died on the high seas and received the same burial as the sailor who dies at sea. Their graves are the sea itself; and this Memorial records the burial at sea of two sailors of the Mercantile Marine Reserve, 102 soldiers of United Kingdom Corps and Regiments, three men of the Royal Air Force, 135 Australian soldiers, and three men of the Cape Corps. From 1915 to 1918 a greater danger beset the transports and Hospital Ships which covered the sea routes to and from Egypt. The enemy submarines were active in these waters as in others; and the Allied Navies and the Auxiliarv Patrol could not completely safeguard the routes, or save every life from a torpedoed vessel. The unburied dead from six vessels, torpedoed or mined in the Eastern Mediterranean, are named on this Memorial, and they are 737 in number. The S.S. "Persia", a P. & O. liner, was torpedoed and sunk on the 30th December, 1915; 71 miles South-East by South of the coast of Crete, with the loss of 334 lives. She was a defensively armed passenger vessel, carrying 201 passengers, 317 crew, mails and a general cargo from Tilbury to Port Said, Aden and Bombay. She sank in five minutes; and among the dead were 21 British officers and one British N.C.O. of the British and Indian Armies, whose names appear on the Memorial. The Hired Transport "Cameronia" was torpedoed and sunk on the 15th April, 1917, 150 miles East from Malta. She was carrying reinforcements for Mesopotamia; and 127 of the soldiers on board are named on the Memorial. The Hired Transport "Cameronian" was torpedoed and almost instantly sunk on the 2nd June, 1917, 50 miles North-West by North from Alexandria. The Master and ten of the crew were drowned; and an officer and 47 men of the Royal Army Service Corps, with an officer of the London Regiment, were drowned and are named on the Memorial. The Hired Transport "Aragon" was torpedoed on the 30th December, 1917, while entering the harbour of Alexandria. The Master and 18 of the crew lost their lives; and the bodies of no fewer than 380 soldiers (induding one Canadian flying officer) were not recovered. The Hired Transport "Osmanieh" struck a mine on the following day and at the same place, and sank; and 76 names of soldiers who sailed in her (including one Indian medical officer) appear on the Memorial. The Hired Transport "Leasowe Castle" was torpedoed and sunk on the 27th May, 1918, 104 miles West by North from Alexandria; and 83 soldiers (mainly of Yeomanry regiments), who were among the dead, are named on this Memorial. The Register records particulars of 982 dead.
 

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