5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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Andrews, A.A.I. to Ayers, H.L.
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Adams, A. to Anderson, W.R.
ANDREWS, SQMS Arthur Algernon Irby, No. 187, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of The
Downs, Boompa, via Biggenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs M. Roselt, of Rose Valley Road, Emmaville,
NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - SQMS.
Wounded July 2 1915
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
Notes: (P/1LH)
ANDREWS, Trooper Benjamin Arthur, No. 2146.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: RC. Married. Drover, of Nebine,
Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Agnes, of Broadway Street, Wooloongabba, Brisbane,
Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 25 Jun 1916.
Discharged
ANDREWS, Trooper Charles, No. 3079.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Married. Drover, of Bundaberg,
Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Christina Andrews, of Kedron P.O., Brisbane,
Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jun 1918. Trooper
- Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
ANSELL, Trooper Lance Herbert, No. 852.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of c/ Mrs
H.L. Lawler, West Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; H.L. Lawler, of C/ Railway Station, Blackall,
Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper
- Trooper.
Discharged 04 Jun 1917.
ARCHER, Captain Alister.
Born Larvik, Norway. Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: none. Single.
Stockman, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James George Lewis Archer, of Toldervaden,
Larvik, Norway.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Jun 1916. Lieutenant
- Captain.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: (Wildman 4)
ARCHIBALD, Trooper Thomas, No. 241.
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
ARCHIBALD, ER/2/Corporal Walter Rothwell, No. 1005.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of
Warrnambool, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mrs Ruth Archibald, of Banyan Street, Warrnambool,
Victoria.
Source: 6th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ARENA, Trooper Anthony James, No. 3288.
Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Wolfram,
Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Arena, of Juliett Street, South Brisbane,
Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 10 Sep 1918. Trooper
- Trooper.
Discharged 21 Feb 1920.
ARMIT, ER/Sergeant Harold Philip, No. 3047.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Married. Insurance accountant,
of Stanley Street, North Ward, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Helen Armit, of Stanley Street, North
Ward, Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Oct 1917. Trooper
- ER/Sergeant.
Discharged 04 Sep 1918.
ARMIT, 2/AM Richard John Edward, No. 62, Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: RC. Single. Engine Fitter and
Turner, of Alexander St ,Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Johanna Armit, of Alexander Street, Townsville,
Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - 2/AM.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
ARMOUR, Armourer/Staff Sergeant William James, No. 447, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Meth. Married. Fitter and Turner,
of Jennie Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Ethel Armour, of Care of Mrs. D. Kidston,
Gloucester Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper (Armourer)
- Armourer/Staff Sergeant.
Transferred to Australian Army Ordnance Corps, 12 Feb 1918.
Discharged
Notes: (P1LH). Att. (AAOC) 12/2/-11/10/18
ARMSTRONG, Trooper Alexander William, No. 3466.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth.
Single. Carpenter, of Wyreema, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; R. Armstrong, of Wyreema, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 20 Jun 1918.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
ARMSTRONG, Driver George Walter, No. 1003.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of South
Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: Mrs Freeman, of South Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads,
NSW.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Sep 1915. Trooper
- Driver.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
ARNDT, Trooper Harry, No. 2866.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Tallegalla,
Rosewood, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Herman Arndt, of Tallegalla, Rosewood, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 03 Nov 1916. Trooper
- Trooper.
Wounded May 2 1918
Discharged 01 Jun 1919.
ARNTZEN, Lance Corporal Louis, No. 589, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: Luth. Single. Farmer, of Mossman,
Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; A. Arntzen, of Mossman, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lance
Corporal.
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: CWGC lists: ARNTZEN, Lce. Cpl. Louis, 589. 5th LHR. KIA
28th June, 1915. 4. 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 Lone Pine (Anzac), and Port Douglas, Queensland, memorials.
ARTHUR, Pte Sydney Thomas, No. 1384.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: Meth. Married. Carter, of Francis
Estate, Corinda, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; E.M. Arthur, of Francis Estate, Corinda, Brisbane,
Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
ASH, Temp. Driver Richard Arthur, No. 1002.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Goondibluie
Station, Mungindi, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs Margaret Ash, of Balonne Street, Narrabri, NSW.
Source: 6th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
ASHENDEN, Trooper Horace Edwin, No. 3467.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Married. Bank clerk, of Sandgate,
Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; D. Ashenden, of Care of Queensland Government
Savings Bank, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Nov 1918. Trooper
- Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
ASHTON, Trooper Percy, No. 402.
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
ASHWOOD, Lance Corporal Percival George, No. 282, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Pres. Single. Slaughterman, of
Byron Bay, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; G Ashwood, of Byron Bay, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lance
Corporal.
Transferred to 9th Battalion, 30 Jul 1918.
Wounded August 26 1915
Discharged
ASKEW, Gunner (Driver) Edward Duncan, No. 1539.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Richmond,
Queensland.
Next of kin: Friend; Thomas Bromhall, of Richmond, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper
- Gunner (Driver).
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Died Of Other Causes 8 Sep 1916 in France. Grave: Estaires cemetery, II.A.9..
Notes: Son of Edward William Askew and Mary Askew. Died aged 35,
as Gunner No.1539, 5th Divisonal Ammunition Column, Australian
Field Artillery, of lobar pneumonia.
ASKEW, Trooper John Henry, No. 1385.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Goodwin
Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; M. Askew, of Goodwin Street, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
ASPINALL, Gunner Arthur Clive Norman, No. 1542.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Elbow
Valley, Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Arthur Frederick Aspinall, of Courier Office,
Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper
- Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ASPINALL, Driver Pearce, No. 1844.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brooloo,
Mary Valley Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Susie Aspinall, of Brooloo, Mary Valley Line,
Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper
- Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ATFIELD, Trooper Bertie, No. 2092.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Taylor's
Siding, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jessie Atfield, of Taylor's Siding, Crow's
Nest, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper
- Trooper.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 15 Jul 1916. Rejoined unit
from Imperial Camel Corps, 28 Jul 1918.
Discharged 27 Aug 1919.
ATFIELD, Gunner George, No. 1845.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Cemetery
Road, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Martha Atfield, of Cemetery Road, Mount Morgan,
Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper
- Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ATHERTON, Trooper Cecil Francis Spencer, No. 1099.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Yeppoon,
via Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Agnes Rebecca Kemmis, of Yeppoon, via
Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Feb 1917. Rejoined unit
from Imperial Camel Corps, 17 Feb 1918.
Discharged 27 Aug 1919.
Notes: Appears on 7 Rfts roll (?) check rfts
ATKINS, Gunner James, No. 1229.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Jandowae,
Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Atkins, of Jandowae, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 Feb 1916. Trooper
- Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ATKINSON, Captain Leslie Thomas.
Age at enlistment: 38. Religion: CE. Married. Merchant, of Herries
Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; L Minnie, of Herries Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 13 Nov 1915. Lieutenant
- Captain.
Appointment Terminated 14 Oct 1919.
Notes: Reported to Regiment 2nd Oct. 1915, with Lt. Brown and
142 Rfts. (Wilson p35)
ATKINSON, Trooper Percy Arthur, No. 3248.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Married. Merchant, of Herries
Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Beatrice Kitchener Atkinson, of Herries Street,
Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 23 Nov 1918.
ATTHOW, Trooper Arthur George, No. 3468.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Meth. Single. Grazier, of Mount
Stanley, via Linville, Esk Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; J.F. Atthow, of 1st Avenue, Eagle Junction,
Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Jul 1918. Trooper
- Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
AUSTIN, Gunner Joseph, No. 1004.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Stanley
Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Kate Rowe, of Stanley Street, South Brisbane,
Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper
- Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
AXELSEN, Corporal Francis George, No. 902.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Crown
Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs E. Axelsen, of Crown Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper
- Corporal.
Wounded June 27 1915
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
AYERS, Lieutenant Harold Barton., B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Farm hand, of unstated
location.
Next of kin: Father; H Ayers, of Malting Farm, Little Walding
Field, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
AYERS, Trooper Harry Leslie, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 12 Bn, joined Regiment 22 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Wounded November 29 1915
Discharged 04 Aug 1916.