5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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WILLIAMSON, A/Bombardier Alexander, No. 2403.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane Williamson, of Dunvowinie, Ross-shire Scotland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 3 Divisional Ammunition Column, 15 Sep 1917.
Discharged
WILLIAMSON, Corporal Andrew, No. 2404.
Born Caithness, Scotland. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane Willamson, of Dunvowinie, Ross-shire Scotland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 3 Divisional Ammunition Column, 15 Sep 1917.
Killed In Action 16 Sep 1917 in France. Grave: The Huts Cemetery, Ieper, IV. D. 18.
Notes: Father; Donald Williamson. CWGC lists NOK address as: Dunoowini, Ross-shire, Scotland. Died as Gunner No. 2404, 3rd Division Ammunition Column, Australian Field Artillery, aged 26. Name commemorated on the Mackay, Queensland, memorial.
WILLIAMSON, Lieutenant Bernard Barre.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Manakan, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.
Next of kin: Mrs Kate Hudson, of Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Appointment Terminated 19 Jun 1919.
WILLIAMSON, Driver Eardley Pearson, No. 190, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of 'Cooinoo', Turramurra, North Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Williamson, of 'Cooinoo', Turramurra, North Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Driver.
Transferred to Australia, 13 Dec 1915. Transferred to 8th LHR, 08 Mar 1916.
Discharged
WILLIS, Lieutenant William Louis.
Born Picton, NSW. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Married. Farmer, of Merringanden, via Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Willis, of Meringandan, via Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated 24 Aug 1919.Died 27 Dec 1966
Notes: (Wildman) Military Medal (MM) (Passchendale Ridge, 4th Oct 1917) CARO report (&) Died at Warwick, Queensland, 27 December, 1966.
WILSON, Sergeant Arthur, No. 368.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal
WILSON, Sergeant Aubrey Victor, No. 1382.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Jackeroo, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; E.J. Wilson, of Yanna, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, .
Discharged
WILSON, Private David, No. 146, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: Pres. Married. Dairy farmer, of Stoker's Siding, Tweed River, NSW.
Next of kin: Wife; A Wilson, of Foxground, Gerringong, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to Australia, 29 Aug 1915. Transferred to 42nd Battalion, 22 May 1917.
Wounded September 6 1915
Discharged
Notes: Subsequently served as No. 2409, Private (Acting Corporal), 42nd Battalion. Appears on embarkation roll for 4th Reinforcements of 42nd Bn. NOK address appears as: 'Fox Ground, Gerriugong, N.S.W.' Note in 'Remarks' column states: Acting Corporal. Previously served as No. 146, 5th A.L.H.
WILSON, Bombardier Eric Radcliffe, No. 799.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Flinders Street, West Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Minnie Wilson, of Flinders Street, West Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Bombardier.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Wounded September 6 1915
Discharged
WILSON, Trooper Frank Ness, No. 339.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Oxenford Station, South Coast Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane Ann Wilson, of Oxenford Station, South Coast Line, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: CWGC lists: 1) Age; 32. 2) Father; Ralph Ness Wilson. 3) NOK address: Oxenford, Qld. 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 Oxenford, Queensland, memorial.
WILSON, Pte James, No. 2248.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Bapt. Single. Baker, of Care of J.C. Smith, Rudden House, Duke Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Wilson, of 11 Oakley Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
WILSON, Trooper James Edward, No. 366.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 10 Feb 1915. - Trooper.
Wounded November 4 1915
Discharged 24 May 1916.
WILSON, Corporal John Harold Theodore, No. 1276.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Contractor, of Waverley Road, Paringa, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Wilson, of Waverley Road, Paringa, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 30 Jun 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
WILSON, Brigadier General Lachlan Chisolm., Headquarters.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 43. Religion: CE. Married. Solicitor, of Milne St Albion, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Nellie Grant Wilson, of corner of Christian & Milne Streets, Albion, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 30 Sep 1914. Major - Brigadier General.
Transferred to Command 3 LH Brigade, 17 Oct 1900.
Appointment Terminated 17 Oct 1919.
Notes: Fought in Boer War. (P/7 Inf). CB, CMG, DSO,Croix de Guerre (France), MiD(5) (Bean) (Gullett) (Wilson) & (CHECK Biography Reveille Vol. 9 No. 9; 1 May 1936 p4).
WILSON, Sergeant Montague, No. 91, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Church Avenue, Logan Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; W Wilson, of Church Avenue, Logan Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - Sergeant.
Transferred to 47 Bn, 10 Apr 1917.
Discharged
WILSON, Trooper Raymond Bede, No. 2418.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Clerk, of Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Wilson, of Glenelva House, Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australia, 10 Jul 1916. Transferred to 3rd LHB MG Coy, 11 Jan 1917.
Discharged
WILSON, Pte Samuel, No. 1723.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Stable boy, of William Street, Breakfast Creek, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Kathleen Wilson, of William Street, Breakfast Creek, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
WILSON, Trooper Walter Richmond, No. 367.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 20 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal, MiD
WILSON, Trooper William Clark, No. 26, B Squadron.
Born Paisley, Scotland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Storeman, of Care of Mr C Lind, Beatrice Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Catherine McGregor Wilson, of Plins, Brookfield, via Johnstone, Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - Trooper.
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: CWGC lists: Age: 25. 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 Brisbane, Queensland, memorial.
WILSON, Driver William Joseph, No. 2364.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Clover Downs, Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Joseph Wilson, of 24 Park Street, Rozelle, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 05 Aug 1916.
Discharged
WINCH, Gunner John, No. 2321.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Baker, of Care of F. Sutton, Sherwood, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Winch, of Gratton Street, Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1 Field Artillery Brigade, 26 Sep 1917.
Discharged
WINTEN, Trooper Roy John Rowland, No. 1856.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. - Trooper.
Discharged 15 Oct 1919.
WINTERFORD, Trooper William Henry, No. 1761.
Age at enlistment: 42. Religion: Cong. Married. Miner, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Winterford, of Care of A.J. Winterford, Maryvale Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Oct 1919.
Notes:
WINTERS, Trooper James, No. 3499.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Groom, of Lockhart, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; Miss A. Winters, of Lockhart Hotel, Lockhart, NSW.
Source: 30th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 29 May 1918.
Discharged
WINTERS, Sergeant William, No. 577, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Stone's Corner, Logan Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs. A Winters, of Barrie Street, Off Logan Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded November 16 1915
Discharged 12 Apr 1919.
WISE, Gunner John Oswald, No. 1275.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Meadowlands Road, Belmont, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Louisa Wise, of Meadowlands Road, Belmont, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
WISKENS, Trooper George, No. 3063.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Amelia Wiskens, of Holm Farm, Inverell, NSW.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 27 Nov 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
WITHERS, Trooper John Daniel, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Oct 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Aug 1919.
WOLFE, Trooper Harold Hilton, No. 694.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of c/ E. Bartlett, St Helena, via Bangalow, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Henry Wolfe, of 96 Mitre Street, Bathurst, NSW.
Source: 1st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 23 Aug 1915.
WOOD, Trooper Alfred John, No. 564, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of P.O., Tumberumba, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; CW Wood, of P.O., Tumberumba, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 27 1915
Discharged 24 May 1917.
WOOD, Sergeant Charles, No. 978.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; M. Wood, of Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 03 Apr 1916.
Discharged
WOOD, Lieutenant Cyril Norman., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Pres. Single. Station hand, of 129 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; CF Wood, of 129 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Wounded August 9 1916
Appointment Terminated 25 Oct 1916.
WOOD, Gunner John Malcolm, No. 1455.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Berkdale, Cleveland Line, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; A.M. Wood, of Berkdale, Cleveland Line, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
WOOD, Driver William (King), No. 2363.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Kilar Siding, Bingera, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; May Lydia Wood, of Bingera, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 10 Sep 1916.
Died Of Wounds 28 Nov 1916 in France. Grave: Becourt Military Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, I. F. 13..
Notes: Died as Driver No. 2363, 4th Division Ammunition Column, Australian Field Artillery, aged 19. Father; John C. Wood. CWGC lists NOK address as "Woodhouselee," Kalbar, Bundaberg, Queensland. Name commemorated on the Bundaberg, Queensland, memorial.
WOODALL, Gunner Jack Leslie, No. 1091.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Stockman, of Port Macquarie, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George Daniel Woodall, of Port Macquarie, NSW.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
WOODBINE, SSM Norman, No. 388.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - SSM.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
WOODFORD, Trooper Harry, No. 1451.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Married. Horse driver, of Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Jessie Woodford, of Ipswich, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Jun 1916.
WOODGATE, Private Archibald, No. 3247.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas William Woodgate, of Bingera Plantation, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Flying Corps (CHECK THIS), 13 Aug 1917.
Discharged
WOODHEAD, Trooper Benjamin, No. 531.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 19th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. - Trooper.
Discharged 18 May 1919.
Notes: Possibly with an earlier Rfts group. Check other LH Regiments' embarkation rolls.
WOODROW, Gunner George Laurie, No. 1935.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Bank clerk, of 'Thornton', The Bend, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Maria Fleetwood Woodrow, of 'The Bend', Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade HQ, 17 Mar 1916.
Discharged
WOODS, Driver James Joseph, No. 369.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Driver.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Wounded November 5 1915
Discharged
WOODS, Temp. Driver John Martin, No. 3137.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Miss Emma Martin, of The Foundry, P.O. Cairns, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 10 Jul 1917.
Discharged
WOODS, Trooper Thomas John, No. 852.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
WOOLLEN, Trooper Robert, No. 3193.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Robert Woollen, of Mackay, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Apr 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.
WOOLLEY, Gunner Henry, No. 1630.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Dairyman, of Tintenbar, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Amy Woolley, of Woids Avenue, Kogarah, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Died Of Wounds 25 Apr 1918 in France. Grave: St. Pierre Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, XII. A. 7..
Notes: Father; Henry Mayer Woolley. Embarkation roll lists NOK address as: 13 English St, Camperdown, Sydney NSW. Died as Private No. 1630, 49th Battalion A.I.F, aged 20. Name commemorated on the Camperdown, Sydney, NSW, memorial.
WRIGHT, Temp. Wh/Sergeant Albert Edward, No. 3078.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Carpenter, of Pine Hill, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Charlotte Ellen Wright, of Pine Hill, Central Railway, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Mounted Div Training, .
Discharged
WRIGHT, Gunner Edward William, No. 475.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Married. Labourer, of Springsure, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Laura, of Springsure, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
WRIGHT, Trooper Harold, No. 747.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Cong. Single. Groom, of Struan Cottage, Camp Hill Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee Scotland.
Next of kin: Father; Frank Wright, of Struan Cottage, Camp Hill Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee Scotland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded September 5 1915
POW, Died Of Wounds
Notes: Died as POW (captured 17 September 1918). Name commemorated on the Brisbane, Queensland, memorial and Basra, Iraq, memorial Panel 65.
WRIGHT, Sergeant Harry, No. 1635.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Calliope, via Gladstone, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Jane Wright, of Calliope, via Gladstone, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
WRIGHT, Trooper Lionel Albert, No. 242, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of unstated location.
Next of kin: CA Wright, of 2A North Street, Ashford, Kent, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trumpeter - Trooper.
Discharged 02 Aug 1916.
WRIGHT, Driver Neville Thomas, No. 3377.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Herbert Henry Wright, of Goondiwindi, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Mounted Div Training, 28 Jul 1917.
Discharged
WRIGHT, Sapper Thomas Shields, No. 802.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Horse breaker, of Pentland, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; D Wright, of Pentland, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Sapper.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 29 Jun 1916.
Wounded August 25 1915
Discharged
WRIGHT, Major William Leckey Ferguson., B Squadron.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: Pres. Married. Clerk, of Ann Street, Kelvin Grove, Ithaca, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mrs A. Wright, of Ann Street, Kelvin Grove, Ithaca, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 28 Sep 1914. Lieutenant - Major.
Wounded August 31 1915, August 5 1916
Appointment Terminated 19 Sep 1917.
Notes: Fought in Boer War with 6th Qld Imperial Bushmen (Murray p509). (Previously CMF). (Gullett p172) Wounded, Katia Oasis, Palestine: 5th August 1916. '...the Katia Oasis was strongly held by machine-guns and a superior force of riflemen... The 5th Light Horse Regiment suffered twenty-eight casualties, and the quality of the leadership was shown that, among the officers, Majors W.F.L. Wright and A.G. Bolingbroke, Captains W. Chatham and J.G.D. McNeill, and Lieutenants R.A.N. Plant and F.M. Waite were all wounded.' (Gullett p172).
WURTH, Sergeant Ernest Magnus, No. 2898.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Butcher, of Murray's Creek, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Ernest Magnus Wurth, of Mount Perry, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 06 Oct 1916.
Discharged
WYATT, Trooper William Harold Leslie, No. 3127.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Meth. Single. Miner, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William George Arthur Wyatt, of Appletree Creek, via Childers, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 10 Aug 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
WYLDES, Temp. Corporal Cyril Robert, No. 388, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Sawmill hand, of Mallanganee, via Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; MJ Wyldes, of Wellingborough, Rosehill, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Corporal - Temp. Corporal.
Wounded July 2 1915, Sep 5 1915
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.
WYLIE, Driver William Carey, No. 1050.
Born Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Ilkey, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: James Malcolm Wylie, of Ilkey, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Wounded November 5 1915
Died Of Other Causes 2 Feb 1919 at Weymouth, England. Grave: Melcombe Regis Cemetery, Dorset, United Kingdom, II. C. 3041..
Notes: Mother; Isabel Wylie. Died of pneumonia as Driver No. 1050, 13th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, aged 28. Name commemorated on the Innisfail, Queensland, memorial.
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