5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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COOMBS, Sergeant John Joseph, No. 2379.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Winton, via Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Coombs, of Winton, via Longreach, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 14 Dec 1916.
Discharged
COOMS, Trooper Walter, No. 254.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 09 Mar 1916.
Wounded September 2 1915
Discharged
COONAN, Trooper Thomas Jeremire, No. 3246.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Michael Coonan, of Innis Plains, Beaudesert, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 27 Nov 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
COONEY, Trooper Thomas, No. 2460.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Cooroy, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Cooney, of Mosman, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 17th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 01 Aug 1916.
Discharged
COOPER, Temp. Corporal Clyde William Stanley, No. 25511.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Temp. Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 24 Feb 1916.
Discharged
Notes: DCM
COOPER, Sergeant George Thomas, No. 1836.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Tatham, via Casino, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; John James Cooper, of Tatham, via Casino, NSW.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COOPER, Shoeing Smith Corporal John Joseph, No. 1861.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Blacksmith's striker, of Clermont, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Cooper, of Clermont, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Shoeing Smith Corporal.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COOPER, Trooper William, No. 505.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: RC. Single. Engine driver, of Maclean, Clarence River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; William Cooper, of Maclean, Clarence River, NSW.
Source: 1st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 21 Jul 1920.
Notes: ?
COOPER, Gunner Williiam Joseph, No. 511, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of P.O., Trangie, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs Cooper, of P.O., Trangie, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged
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.
CORBETT, Pte Cecil Angus, No. 2005.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Orange, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Angus Corbett, of Tamroskum, Beaudesert, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
CORBETT, Gunner George Thomas, No. 1862.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Plant Street, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Corbett, of Plant Street, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as 'George Percy'
CORKERILL, Pte Benjamin James, No. 1053.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Care of George Corkerill, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; George Corkerill, storekeeper, of Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Pte.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as 'COCKERILL'
CORNELL, Lance Corporal Edward Arnold, No. 1398.
Born Indooroopilly, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Cong. Single. Farmer, of Gomoran, Goombungee, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; A.E. Cornell, of Gomoran, Goombungee, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Discharged 14 Jun 1919.
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)
CORNER, Temp Sergeant Edward Elgie, No. 326, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Wool classer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Mother; J Corner, of Nelson Street, Petone, New Zealand.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Temp Sergeant.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.
CORY, Trooper Charles Barnes, No. 20.
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
Notes: Military Medal; Nephew; Gos (Tom) Cory; Chudleigh Park Stn NQ
CORY, Temp. Sergeant Tom Barnes, No. 19.
Born Hughenden, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Station manager, of Wellshot, Ilfracombe, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Edward Cory, of Hughenden Station, Hughenden, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. Pte - Temp. Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
DischargedDied 9 Feb 1970
Notes: Died 9 February, 1970. Buried Longreach cemetery, Queensland. Son; Gos (Tom) Cory; Chudleigh Park Station North Queensland. (Previously served in 2nd Australian Infantry Regiment, Militia).
COSTELLO, Gunner Victor Charles, No. 2377.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Goonellabah, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Stephen Costello, of Goonellabah, via Lismore, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 29 Mar 1917.
Discharged
COTT, Temp. Corporal Charles Frederick, No. 3295.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Police constable, of St George, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Carter, of St George, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Dec 1917. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 25 May 1918.
Discharged
COTTEW, Private Edward Arthur Lewis, No. 575, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Selector, of Tabulam, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; E Cottew, of Thames Conservancy, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to Australian Army Medical Corps, 21 Feb 1916.
Discharged
COULTER, Pte Arthur, No. 2164.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Clarence Street, North Grafton, Clarence River, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Jane Coulter, of Clarence Street, North Grafton, Clarence River, NSW.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
COULTER, Trooper David, No. 1725.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Jeweller, of 388 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; David William Coulter, of 388 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, 25 Jan 1916.
Discharged
Notes:
COUNSELL, Driver Albert Vincent, No. 1460.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Carter, of Mien Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; G. Counsell, of Mien Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COWAN, Trooper James Henry, No. 3110.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Susan Cowan, of P.O., Amby, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.
COWAN, Driver Thomas, No. 1863.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Miner, of Howard, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Cowan, of Howard, Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COWDROY, Trooper Albert Herbert George, No. 3054.
Age at enlistment: 42. Religion: RC. Married. Miner, of Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Martha Cowdroy, of 123 Gotha Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 27 Nov 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
COWELL, Pte Edwin Thomas, No. 1553.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Timber getter, of Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Lillian May Sweet, of Esplanade, Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Pte.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
COWEN, Trooper Denzil Rupert, No. 2634.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Cong. Single. Station hand, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Louis Cowen, of Orient House, Redcliffe, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 26 Jul 1916. Rejoined unit from Anzac Provost Corps, 16 Apr 1917.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.
COWLEY, Trooper Maurice Alfred, No. 762.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of c/ Sir Alfred Cowley, Silky Oaks, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; The Hon. Lewis Jesse Cowley, of 'Lorne', Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 16 Aug 1916.
Notes: ?
COWLISHAW, Lieutenant Bob Thompson.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Care of Alfred Docker, Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, London, England.
Next of kin: Father; F. Cowlishaw, of Care of Alfred Docker, Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, London, England.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Military Cross
COWLISHAW, Corporal Leo, No. 979.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of 9 Gray's Inn-square, Holborn, London, England.
Next of kin: Father; F. Cowlishaw, of 9 Gray's Inn-square, Holborn, London, England.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COX, Sergeant Charles Edward, No. 283, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Tinsmith, of Horseshoe Creek, via Kyogle, NSW.
Next of kin: Sister; LG Boles, of Horseshoe Creek, via Kyogle, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 29 Mar 1919.
Notes: Military Medal
COX, Bombardier George, No. 1552.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Postal assistant, Commonwealth, of South Woodburn, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Emma Cox, of Yamba, NSW.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Bombardier.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
COX, Pte John, No. 2003.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Copperfield, Clermont, Queensland.
Next of kin: Aunt; Mrs Clara Peacock, of Ingham, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
CRAIG, Corporal James Richardson, No. 2636.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Care of Mrs Clark, Cannon Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John craig, of 10 Sandholes, Paisley Scotland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Jun 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 15 Bn, 03 Aug 1916.
Discharged
CRAMB, Sergeant Nathaniel Alexander, No. 1236.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Bapt. Single. Carpenter, of Fourth Avenue, Sandgate, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Elizabeth Cramb, of Fourth Avenue, Sandgate, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 08 Jan 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to 13 FC Engineers, 21 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CRAMP, Trooper Ernald Ventry, No. 3413.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Shop assistant, of Beenleigh, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; A. Cramp, of Beenleigh, Queensland.
Source: 29th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Feb 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Sep 1919.
CRANE, Lance Corporal Richard Warren, No. 154, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Selector, of Union Bank, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Joseph Richard Crane, of Union Bank, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - Lance Corporal.
Discharged 28 Jun 1916.
CRAVEN, Trooper Frank, No. 1462.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Meth. Single. Station hand, of Care of G.F. Saville, Sydlgum, Tweed River, NSW.
Next of kin: Aunt; Elizabeth Leach, of Ward's End Farm, Thornton, England.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 30 Jun 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Demobbed, UK 20 May 1919.
CRAWFORD, Gunner Archibald, No. 1864.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Painter, of Mount View, Dragon Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Archibald Cowan, of Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CRAWFORD, Lieutenant Arthur Bruce.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Station manager, of Fairlight Station, Hughenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Clara Crawford, of 38 Edgecliffe Road, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Wounded March 28 1918
Appointment Terminated 17 Mar 1920.
CRAWFORD, Driver Leo, No. 2006.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Oakey, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Crawford, of Mount Bismarck, via Jondaryan, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CRAWFORD, Trooper Mervyn Alexander, No. 238, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Moona Plains, Walcha, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; M McA. Crawford, of Millwood, Morven, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper (Signaller) - Trooper.
Discharged 14 Mar 1916.
CRAWFORD, Trooper William, No. 3322.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Albert and Lennox Streets, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Aunt; Mrs Emma Nelson, of Albert and Lennox Streets, Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 16 Feb 1919.
CREAGHE, Trooper John Weldon, No. 800.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: CE. Single. Commercial traveller, of c/ Rothwells Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs Alice Creaghe, of 122 Bishop's Mansions, Bishop's Park Road, London, England.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 10 1915
Demobbed, Egypt 12 Mar 1917.
CRESSWELL, Trooper Walter James, No. 2637.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Cresswell, of Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Source: 18th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 10LHR, 26 May 1916.
Discharged
CREW, Trooper John, No. 1691.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of Gordon Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ann Jane Crew, of Gordon Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
Notes:
CRISP, Driver Alexander John, No. 2165.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Married. Labourer, of Allora, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Elizabeth Ann Crisp, of Allora, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged
CRISP, Lance Corporal William Charles, No. 2869.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Meth. Single. Farm labourer, of Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Crisp, of Tenterfield, NSW.
Source: 20th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 05 Oct 1916.
Discharged
CROCKETT, Trooper William George, No. 3349.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: Meth. Single. Farmer, of Millaa Millaa, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Joseph Crockett, of Omata, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Source: 28th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 17 Aug 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 21 Sep 1919.
CROFT, Trooper Samuel Freestone, No. 1123.
Born Bundaberg, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Green Farm, Sandhills, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick George Croft, of Green Farm, Sandhills, Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: (Wildman 41)
CROMBIE, Trooper Alexander George Leslie, No. 3173.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Station hand, of Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annette Crombie, of Watts Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria.
Source: 25th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 10LHR, 29 Nov 1917.
Discharged
CROSBY-BROWNE, Lieutenant John.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Married. Musician, of Crossen, North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Henry Crosby-Browne, of 58 Mayford Road, Wandsworth Common, London, England.
Source: 16th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 May 1916. Lieutenant - Lieutenant.
Appointment Terminated 27 Sep 1919.
CROSS, Gunner Charles Isaac, No. 2407.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of G.P.O., Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: u/s, of 119 Commercial Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHR, 09 May 1916.
Discharged
CROSSMAN, Temp. Shoeing Smith Charles Henry, No. 101, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Meth. Single. Blacksmith, of Myocum, Mullumbimby, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Jas. Crossman, of Myocum, Mullumbimby, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Temp. Shoeing Smith.
Discharged 24 Feb 1919.
Notes: (P/4LH)
CROWE, Corporal Arthur Sidney, No. 687, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Electrician, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Mother; Lucy Crowe, of 22A Astronville Street, Wandsworth, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 21 Dec 1914. Trooper - Corporal.
Discharged 14 Mar 1919.
CROZIER, Bombardier Arthur Albert, No. 1012.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Pres. Single. Dairy farmer, of Avondale Avenue, Ipswich Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: John Crozier, of Avondale Avenue, Ipswich Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. A/Corporal - Bombardier.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal
CRUTCHFIELD, Lance Corporal George Albert, No. 709.
Born Owara, NZ. Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Meth. Single. Stockman, of Redfern Street, Wooloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Crutchfield, of Woolloongabba Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Wounded November 10 1917
Discharged 09 Oct 1919.
Notes: Wounded at Beersheeba (Wildman 41)
CULLEN, Driver Edward, No. 1865.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Maidenwell, via Cooyar, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Cullen, of Ravensbourne, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CULLEN, Trooper George Edward, No. 2871.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Pine Ridge, Southport, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Sarah Ann Cullen, of Coddington, Nottinghamshire, England.
Source: 20th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 06 Oct 1916.
Discharged
CULLEN, Trooper James, No. 1237.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Shearer, of Care of John Cullen, Wellington, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; John Cullen, of Wellington, NSW.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 03 Oct 1919.
Notes: Military Medal
CUMES, Temp. SQMS Sydney Oliver, No. 1314.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Soudan Estate, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Cumes, of Soudan Estate, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. SQMS.
Discharged 16 Jun 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as Sidney Owen
CUMMING, Trooper Thomas, No. 1556.
Age at enlistment: 40. Religion: RC. Single. Drover, of Port Darwin NT.
Next of kin: Father; William James Cumming, of Brown Street, North Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 23 Aug 1916.
CUMMINGS, Temp. Sergeant John Joseph, No. 3299.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Farrier, of Tinana, via Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Cummings, of Tinana, via Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 8 Coy Australian Mounted Div Training, 06 Sep 1917.
Discharged
CUNNEEN, Trooper Maurice Patrick, No. 381.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 06 Mar 1916.
Discharged
CUNNEEN, Saddler Sergeant Urban James, No. 295, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 40. Religion: CE. Married. Saddler, of Wellington Road, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Ellen Cunneen, of Wellington Road, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Saddler Sergeant - Saddler Sergeant.
Discharged 06 Jun 1916.
CUNNINGHAM, Trooper George Alfred, No. 1475.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Albert Street, off Quay, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Alice Parker, of Albert Street, off Quay, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 31 Dec 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as Alfred George
CUNNINGHAM, Trooper Patrick, No. 1393.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; J. Cunningham, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
CUNNINGTON, Pte William, No. 2816.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily O'Neill, of Electra Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 19th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
CUPPAIGE, Driver Loftus Russell, No. 1866.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Lady Mary Terrace, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Dr John Loftus Cuppaige, of Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13 IBHQ, 14 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as 'CUPPAIDGE'
CUREL, Trooper John, No. 257.
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
CURRIE, Lieutenant Archibald., C Squadron.
Born Bute, Scotland. Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: Pres. Single. Station overseer, of Wellshot, Ilfracombe, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mary Currie, of Glenloig, Bodrick, Bute, Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Wounded September 25 1918
Died Of Wounds 25 Sep 1918 at Amman, Palestine. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: Military Medal (MM). Shot early on the 25th September 1918: 'At the same time Lieutenant A. Currie, a young officer with a distinguished fighting record, advanced with his troop dismounted across a long stretch of exposed ground, and against severe punishment, against another little redoubt. When the light horsemen were about eighty yards from the position, the enemy raised the white flag; but, as Currie and his men moved forward to take the surrender, the Turks re-opened fire at close range. Currie and all his men except two fell wounded, Currie mortally. Nevertheless Sergeant Patrick Kelly with two men, one of them wounded, went on and seized the redoubt with thirty-three prisoners.' (Gullett p720). Name commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel. Panel 58.
CURRIE, A/2/Corporal Frederick, No. 2250.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Fitter, of Care of Mrs Leidbury, 4 John Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Currie, of 'Dinistow House' Garden Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
Notes: stated to be ERNEST EDWARD
CURRIE, Trooper Thomas, No. 549, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Pres. Single. Sawyer, of Coominya, Esk Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; J Currie, of Coominya, Esk Line, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 24 Jan 1919.
CURRY, Trooper Samuel Hugh, No. 1770.
Born Millchester, Charters Towers, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Millchester, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jessie Davidson, of care of Mrs Munro, Millchester, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 5 1916
Died Of Other Causes 24 Oct 1918 at Jerusalem, Palestine. Grave: Jerusalem War Cemetery, W.9.
Notes: Son of Samuel James Curry and Jessie Curry, of Mourilyan, Queensland. Died of pneumonia & malaria, aged 23.
CURWEN-WALKER, Trooper Maxwell Christian, No. 3053.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Station overseer, of Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Lucy Curwen-Walker, of 27 Valentine Grove, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Aug 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Aug 1919.
CUSSEN, Trooper Fletcher, No. 559.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Shearer, of P.O. Yuleba, via Roma, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Matilda Cussen, of P.O. Yuleba, via Roma, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 13 Aug 1915.
CUTLER, Trooper Percy John B., No. 258.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Jul 1916.
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