5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force

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DICKINSON, Driver Albert Norman, No. 3298.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Bapt. Single. Pastrycook, of 'Ardenhead', Mable Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Kate Dickinson, of 'Ardenhead', Mable Street, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to HQ Australian Army Service Corps, 20 Aug 1917.
Discharged


DICKINSON, A/Sergeant Harry Dudley, No. 1227.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Student, of Sidcup, Kent, England.
Next of kin: Father; James Watson Dickinson, of Sidcup, Kent, England.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. A/Corporal - A/Sergeant.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


DICKSON, Sergeant Samuel, No. 102, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: Pres. Single. Carpenter, of Coraki, and Ruthven, via Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; S Dickson, of Ruthven, via Lismore, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Sergeant - Sergeant.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 07 Jun 1916.
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.


DILLON, Gunner Edward James, No. 2301.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of St Laurence, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Julia Dillon, of Mount Chalmers, via Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2 Divisional Ammunition Column, 07 Sep 1917.
Discharged


DILLON, Trooper John Clarence Michael, No. 3264.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Mitchell, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Michael Dillon, of Stanmore, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 26th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 21 Sep 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded April 6 1918
Discharged 19 Jul 1919.


DILLON, Trooper Joseph, Alias William, No. 3316.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of 31 Dry Street, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania.
Next of kin: Father; John Dillon, of 31 Dry Street, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania.
Source: 27th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 17 Aug 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Aug 1919.


DINGWALL, Driver Malcolm Barker, No. 2012.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Roughit, Singleton, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Dingwall, of Roughit, Singleton, NSW.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 13 Jun 1919.


DIPROSE, Corporal Frederick Augustus, No. 1560.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Clerk, of Alexander Street, East Ward, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Diprose, of Alexander Street, East Ward, Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, 16 Jan 1916.
Discharged


DITLEY, Trooper Alfred William, No. 1319.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Butcher, of Kent Street, Paddington, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick John Ditley, of Kent Street, Paddington, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 27 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 08 Nov 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as DIBLEY


DIXON, Corporal Charles Chisolm, No. 1532.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Warehouse assistant, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Lionel Chisolm Dixon, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Died Of Other Causes 23 Dec 1918 in France. Grave: City of Paris cemetery, Pantin, 6.21.12..

Notes: Son of Lionel Chisholm Dixon and Edith Jessie Dixon, of Toowoomba, Queensland. Military Medal (MM). Died of influenza, aged 27, as Corporal No. 1532, 5th Division Australian Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Field Artillery. Name commemorated on the Toowoomba, Queensland memorial.


DIXON, Trooper Edward Cameron, No. 3112.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Cecilia Dixon, of Nebo, via Mackay, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.


DOBBINS, Trooper William John, No. 765.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of P.O., Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Ellen Dobbins, of P.O., Longreach, Queensland.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 18 Sep 1918.
Discharged


DOBBS, Trooper William Wright, No. 199, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of Glenmore Road, North Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; M Dobbs, of Glenmore Road, North Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 26 1915
Discharged 19 Jan 1916.


DOBE, Pte James, No. 2170.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jane Dobe, of Linville, Esk Line, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged


DOCKERY, Trooper Leonard, No. 3373.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: RC. Grocer, of Melbourne, Victoria.
Next of kin: Grandmother; Maria Dockery, of Moores Street, North Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1 LHB Supply Sec, 30 Jul 1917.
Discharged


DODS, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Espie., Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 40. Religion: Pres. Married. Doctor, of Callanden House, Wickham Terrace Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Anna Ruth Dods, of Callanden House, Wickham Terrace Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1914. Captain (Medical Officer) - Lieutenant Colonel.
Wounded August 29 1915
Appointment Terminated 28 Apr 1917.
Notes: Fought in Boer War (Murray 450). (Medical Officer). MC, DSO, MiD(2). Wounded while the 11th LHR 'B' Sqn was reinforcing the 5th LHR (taken on as 'D' Sqn), in the Lone Pine trenches: 'While these reinforcements were moving into their new lines, the unusual movement attracted the attention of the Turkish gunners, with the result that some twenty shells were dropped in our area. One of these wounded our gallant medical officer, Captain Espie Dods, while he was in the open attending to a wounded man. The M.O. was evacuated, but returned in time for the operations in November (Wilson's Lookout).' (Wilson p31). '... Dr Dods has just been hit in the shoulder by shrapnel, when he was out in the open attending a wounded man, an 11th Light Horse chap who had only been on the Peninsula few hours. [sic] The news simply flew around Chatham's Post. Since the beginning of the regiment we have admired and respected Dr Dods. We are all relieved that he is not hit too badly.' (Idriess p32-3).


DOHERTY, Trooper Andrew James, No. 2464.
Born Texas, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Inglewood, Texas, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Jane Doherty, of 878 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded September 25 1918
Died Of Wounds 28 Sep 1918 in Palestine. Grave: Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel, H.47.

Notes: Son of James Doherty and Ellen Jane Doherty, of 'Hazeldean,' 878 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland. Died aged 29. Name commemorated on the Texas, Queensland, memorial.


DOHERTY, Trooper William, No. 261.
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.
Wounded September 4 1915
Discharged


DOHERTY, Trooper William, No. 2465.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Texas PO, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Jane Doherty, of 878 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Aug 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


DOIG, Farrier Corporal Andrew, No. 234, A Squadron.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: Pres. Single. Farrier, of Old Cleveland Rd Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; G Wallace, of Old Cleveland Rd Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Shoeing Smith - Farrier Corporal.
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.
Notes: (Wildman p45)


DOLAN, Driver Hugh, No. 1734.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Sandy Creek, Clifton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Hugh Dolan, of Sandy Creek, Clifton, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged


DONALDSON, Trooper Alexander, No. 835.
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.
Killed In Action 23 Sep 1918 in Palestine. Grave: Haifa War cemetery, Israel, B.54.

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


DONALDSON, Driver Leonard, No. 2302.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Ashford, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Donaldson, of Ashford, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 12 Field Artillery Brigade, 29 Mar 1917.
Discharged


DONALDSON, Driver Robert Smith, No. 2396.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Wellington Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Jemmima Donaldson, of Wellington Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 01 Nov 1916.
Killed In Action 29 Sep 1918 at Somme, France. Grave: Templeux-Le-Guerard British cemetery, II.A.30.

Notes: Died as Driver No. 2396, 11th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery. Name commemorated on the Mackay, Queensland, memorial.


DONALDSON, Lance Corporal Thomas, No. 711.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Waggon builder, of Stafford Street, Bundamba, via Ipswich, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Caroline Maguire, of Stafford Street, via Ipswich Bundamba, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 12 Sep 1916.
Discharged


DONNELLAN, Driver John Michael, No. 263, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Eglinton, Bathurst, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Bridget Donellan, of Eglinton, Bathurst, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 24 Feb 1919.


DONNELLY, Lieutenant Charles Edward.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Douglas, Bungendore, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie S. Donnelly, of Douglas, Bungendore, NSW.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 2 Pioneer Bn, 11 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated


DONOVAN, Major George Peter., A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: RC. Married. Area Officer, of Goonellabah, NSW.
Next of kin: Wife; Rose Donovan, of Cecil House, Cairo Egypt.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 28 Sep 1914. Captain - Major.
Wounded June 28 1915
Appointment Terminated 29 Oct 1919.
Notes: (p4LH). MiD. 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). Embarkation roll has Capt. Donovan's wife originally as resident at Goonellabah NRNSW, but this has been over-written, in hand, with the above details. 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. (Bean V2 p299n).


DONOVAN, Trooper Herbert Albert, No. 2172.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Care of Mrs E.E. Donovan, Oman-ama, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Phoebe Childs, of Oman-ama, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Dec 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 02 Nov 1919.


DOOLAN, Trooper James Francis, No. 450, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Butcher, of Darcy Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; WM Doolan, of Darcy Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.


DOPSON, Sergeant John Joseph, No. 2011.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of James Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Dopson, of James Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 04//30/1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged


DORMAN, Sapper Cecil George, No. 2010.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Drayton, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Dorman, of Drayton, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Sapper.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


DOUGALL, Trooper George Henry, No. 3249.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Catherine Dougall, of Upper Forest Springs, Clifton, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 27 Nov 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 08 Dec 1919.


DOUGHERTY, Sergeant Charles Robert G., No. 262.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged


DOUGLAS, Trooper John William, No. 2638.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Well borer, of Railway Hotel, Cunnamulla, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Amy Douglas, of 414 Jones Street, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 18th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 18 Sep 1919.


DOWEY, Sergeant Harry, No. 263.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 20 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 4 Jul 1917 in Palestine. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: Name also appears as DOWIE. Died as Sergeant No. 263, 11th Light Horse. Name commemorated on the Jerusalem, Israel, and Longreach, Queensland, memorials.


DOWLEY, Temp. Sergeant Gordon Frank, No. 539, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs. K Frost, of 87 Cranfield Road, Brockley, London, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Wounded March 26 1917
Demobbedd, UK 04 Apr 1919.
Notes: Demobbed UK


DOWNES, Trooper Henry Edward, No. 2938.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: Meth. Married. Carrier, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Adelaide Isabel Downes, of 30 Masterton Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Oct 1918.


DOWNIE, Trooper Alexander Mark, No. 846.
Born Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Mother; Alice Downie, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Killed In Action 14 Jul 1918 in Palestine. Grave: Jerusalem War cemetery, Israel, J.12.

Notes: Son of John Downie and Alice Downie. Died, aged 35, as Trooper No. 846, 11th Light Horse Regiment. Name commemorated on the Mackay, Queensland, memorial.


DOWNIE, Trooper Thomas William, No. 1054.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Single. Clerk, of Stewart's Creek Penal Establishment, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; D.T. Downie, of Stewart's Creek Penal Establishment, Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australia, 03 Sep 1915. Rejoined unit from 4th LHR, 11 Aug 1916.
Discharged


DOYLE, Pte Harry, No. 1204.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Tocumwal, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; Henry Doyle, of Tocumwal, NSW.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Pte.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 12 Coy 4 Bn, 15 Jul 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Aboriginal? ('Reveille', Nov 30 1931)


DOYLE, Farrier Corporal James Edward, No. 3055.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Married. Teamster, of Cairns, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Hilda Clara Doyle, of Yungaburra, via Cairns, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 32 Coy Australian Service Corps, 07 Aug 1917.
Discharged


DOYLE, Lieutenant John Clifton.
Born Ulladulla, NSW. Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. School teacher, of Bangalow, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; John Doyle, of Bangalow, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: 10th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: Witness; death of Red Baron, 53rd Battery AFA (Bean V5 p698).


DRAKE, Trooper Cedric George, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 17 Oct 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Aug 1919.


DRANEY, Lance Corporal John, No. 350, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Pres. Single. Carpenter, of Myall Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Davis Draney, of Myall Street, Dalby, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Killed In Action 9 Aug 1916 at Suez Canal Zone. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: Son of John Davis Draney and Charlotte Draney, of Myall St., Dalby, Queensland. Embarkation roll lists street address as: 'Myora Street'. Died aged 26. Name commemorated on the Jerusalem, Israel, and Dalby, Queensland, memorials.


DREGHORN, Driver Peter, No. 1636.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: Pres. Single. Selector, of Edith Street, Wynnum, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Dreghorn, of Edith Street, Wynnum, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


DREWE, Driver Cecil, No. 2381.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Packer, of Harworth Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Drewe, of Harworth Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Field Artillery Brigade, 17 Dec 1916.
Discharged


DREYER, Temp. Farrier Sergeant William Charles, No. 264.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Temp. Farrier Sergeant.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged


DROCKMAN, Sergeant Frederick, No. 1014.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Frederick Drockman, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded November 8 1917
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as DROCHMAN


DRURY, Trooper Albert Matthew, No. 863.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Labourer, of Nelligen, Clyde River, NSW.
Next of kin: Matthew Drury, of Nelligen, Clyde River, NSW.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 10 1915
Discharged 19 Oct 1919.


DRYSDALE, Trooper Robert Mcalpine, No. 594, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: Pres. Single. Carpenter, of Port Esperance, Tasmania.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs. James Drysdale, of Port Esperance, Tasmania.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 2 1915
Discharged 04 May 1916.


DUCE, Lance Corporal Frank Charles, No. 1695.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Carter, of Jingens Street, Wooloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Vera Duce, of Jingens Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Discharged 01 May 1919.
Notes: Aged 97 (1986)Daily Telegraph 26/4/86


DUCE, Driver John, No. 1242.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Jurgin Street, Wollongabba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Frank Charles Duce, of Jurgin Street, Wollongabba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 30 Oct 1919.


DUCHATEL, Major Charles Francis., Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: RC. Single. Surveyor's Assistant, of Bathurst, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; CF Duchatel, of Bathurst, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Major.
Transferred to 13 MG Coy, 08 Apr 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: (P/2 Inf) Military Cross, MiD

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