5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force
Index
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QUINN, Private George, No. 3243.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Postal assistant, of Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Nicholas Quinn, of 'Wensley', Rathdonnell Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 26th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 27 DUS, 01 Aug 1917.
Discharged
QUINN, Trooper James, No. 1797.
Born Ipswich, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; John Patrick Quinn, of Grandchester, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 5 1917
Died Of Wounds 5 Nov 1917 in Palestine. Grave: Beersheba War Cemetery, D.2.
Notes: Son of John Patrick Quinn and Johannah Quinn. Died aged 25. Name commemorated on the Ipswich, Queensland, memorial.
QUINN, Sergeant Walter Herbert, No. 338.
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: DCM
RABY, Trooper William, No. 404, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Wool scourer, of Australian Hotel, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; H Raby, of Norwich, Norfolk, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Died Of Other Causes 21 Mar 1916 at Heliopolis, Egypt. Grave: Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, F.12.
Notes: Died of enteric fever. Name commemorated on the Townsville, North Queensland, memorial.
RADCLIFFE, Lieutenant Bernard Hamilton., C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Ann Radcliffe, of 251 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Sergeant - Lieutenant.
Wounded November 21 1915
Appointment Terminated 18 Apr 1919.
RADCLIFFE, Trooper Joseph Bernard, No. 2233.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Drover, of Pampas, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Agnes Mary Radcliffe, of Tirroan, Mount Perry Line, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 26 Jul 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 23 Jan 1917.
RADCLIFFE, Trooper Thomas John, No. 2229.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Pampas, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Radcliffe, of Pampas, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 26 Jul 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 9 Aug 1916 in the Suez Canal Zone, Egypt. Grave: Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, B.71.
Notes: Son of Thomas and Maria Radcliffe, of Pampas, Queensland. Died aged 21. Name commemorated on the Pittsworth, Queensland, memorial.
RAE, Trooper Donald, No. 1412.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Park Rd West, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mrs McKissock, of Park Rd West, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 06 Sep 1916.
RAE, Trooper George Alexander, No. 853.
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
RAFF, Driver George Wyven, No. 1716.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Single. Sawyer, of Nundah, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Isabella Rachael Raff, of Nundah, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
Notes:
RANGER, Gunner Bertram Harold, No. 1346.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Eden Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Ranger, of Eden Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal
RANN, Trooper Alfred Charles, No. 340.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; Alfred Rann, of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Wounded November 5 1915
Died Of Wounds 26 Nov 1915 at Malta. Grave: Pieta Military Cemetery, D.IX.I.
Notes: Son of Alfred and Lucy Rann, of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England. Died as Trooper 340, 11th Light Horse Regiment, aged 25. Name commemorated on the Howard, Queensland, memorial.
RASMUSSEN, Driver Alfred, No. 1618.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Bellenden Ker, Cairns, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Peter Rasmussen, of Bellenden Ker, Cairns, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
RAYNER, Gunner Frederick Robert, No. 2312.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Condamine, via Miles, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William Patrick Rayner, of Condamine, via Miles, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 01 Jan 1917.
Discharged
RAYSON, Gunner Sydney, No. 2360.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Proserpine P.O., Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Katherine Margaret Rayson, of 15 Page Street, Albert Park, Melb, Victoria.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 4 Divisional Ammunition Column, 02 Aug 1917.
Discharged
READ, Trooper Percival Cornelius, No. 621, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Bottle Creek, Tabulam, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; JC Read, of Providence House, Pound Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to Australian Mounted Div HQ, 10 Apr 1917.
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.
REARDON, Trooper Denis Glendon, No. 454, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Bendemeer, via Tamworth, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; J Reardon, of Bendemeer, via Tamworth, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 01 Apr 1919.
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.
REARDON, Pte James, No. 2232.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Coaldale, Whiteville P.O., Grafton, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; James Reardon, of Coaldale, Whiteville, via Grafton, NSW.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
REDDICLIFFE, Bombardier William Henry, No. 989.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of P.O. Gladstone, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs J. Power, of P.O. Gladstone, Queensland.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Bombardier.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
REDFERN, Driver Ernest Edward, No. 1191.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Meth. Single. Butcher, of Palm View, Mooloolah, North Coast Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William James Redfern, of Palm View, Mooloolah, North Coast Line, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
REDMAN, Driver Roy, No. 67, Machine Gun Section.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Care of Hardy Bros., 13 Hunter Street, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George C Redman, of Care of Hardy Bros., 13 Hunter Street, Sydney, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Driver.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 24 Jul 1916.
Discharged
REECE, Driver James Aubrey, No. 2833.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Reece, of Appletree Creek, Childers, Queensland.
Source: 19th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
REED, Corporal Frederick William, No. 1193.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Horse breaker, of Kate Street, Sandgate, North Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Maud Marr, of Kate Street, Sandgate, North Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Corporal. : Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 02 Aug 1916. Second discharge date: 25 Jun 1918.
Notes: Does not appear on the embarkation roll for the 30th Rfts, but is listed in the Unit History as being in that group. Discharged Aug 2 1916. Not Taken on Strength from 30th Rfts, discharged June 25 1918.
REEMAN, Driver Harry William, No. 3312.
Age at enlistment: 44. Religion: CE. Married. Groom, of 63 Hill Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Helen Douglas Reeman, of 63 Hill Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 27th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 33 Coy Australian Service Corps, 31 Mar 1918.
Discharged
REEVE, Driver Nathan, No. 1913.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Murwillumbah, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Caroline Reeve, of Ixworth, Suffolk, England.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
REGAN, Pte Daniel Thomas, No. 2230.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Stockman, of Alfred Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Amelia Lynch, of Alfred Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Source: 15th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged
REGAZZOLI, Trooper Santo, No. 34.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 03 Apr 1916.
Discharged
REID, Trooper Robert James, No. 341.
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
REIS, Sergeant Victor Lamington, No. 741.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Taylor Street, Logan Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Agnes Reis, of Taylor Street, Logan Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jul 1915. Trooper - Sergeant.
Discharged 27 Jul 1919.
RENSHAW, Sergeant Frank Armitage, No. 892.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Clough Road, Birkly, Thidder's Field, England.
Next of kin: Mrs Clare Jane Renshaw, of Clough Road, Birkly, Thidder's Field, England.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. A/Sergeant - Sergeant.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
REYNOLDS, Trooper Bertie, No. 1798.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Joseph Reynolds, of Stockyard Creek, via Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 27 Sep 1919.
Notes:
REYNOLDS, Trooper Edward Thomas (Teddy), No. 359, A Squadron.
Born Montalbion, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Stockyard Creek, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Joseph Reynolds, of Stockyard Creek, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded June 28 1915
Killed In Action 25 Jul 1915 at Anzac. Grave: No Known Grave.
Notes: CWGC lists: Mother; Louisa Reynolds. Mortally wounded returning from patrol (5LHR diary) &
REYNOLDS, Temp. Sergeant Ernest, No. 1536.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Miner, of Imperial Hotel, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Joseph Reynolds, of Stockyard Creek, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Discharged 16 May 1919.
REYNOLDS, Driver James Henry, No. 1724.
Born Barcaldine, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Victor Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Stepfather; Thomas Wilson: Mother; Mary Ellen Reynolds, of Victor Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 01 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Died Of Wounds 7 May 1918 in France. Grave: St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, P.IX.A.6A..
Notes: Son of Henry and Mary Ellen Reynolds. Died as Driver No. 1724, 14th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery. Age 29. Name commemorated on the Barcaldine, Queensland, memorial.
REYNOLDS, Corporal William, No. 342.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Corporal.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 02 Feb 1916.
Discharged
RHODES, Gunner Victor John, No. 2068.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Motor mechanic, of 108 Oxide Street, Broken Hill, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Morris, of 108 Oxide Street, Broken Hill, NSW.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: STB Conway MORRIS
RHODES, Driver William Henry, No. 1192.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Littlemore, Boyne Valley Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William John Rhodes, of Littlemore, Boyne Valley Line, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
RICE, Driver George Harold, No. 2073.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Meth. Single. Butcher, of Stony Lane, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Rice, of Stony Lane, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
RICHARD, Lieutenant Roland Rolf.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: CE. Single. Pastoral student, of Moray Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ada Ellen Frances Richard, of Moray Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. 2nd Lieutenant - Lieutenant.
Transferred to 5 Field Artillery Brigade, 10 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
RICHARDS, Driver John, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Vet Cps, joined Regiment 11 Jul 1915. - Driver.
Transferred to Veterinary Corps, 01 Feb 1916.
Discharged
RICHARDS, Temp. Sergeant Roy Barton, No. 1534.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of 390 Brunswick Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Richards, of 390 Brunswick Street, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Discharged 25 Oct 1919.
RICHARDS, Private William Louis, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 2 A Vet C, joined Regiment 15 May 1915. - Private.
Transferred to 2 Veterinary Corps (attached), 01 Feb 1916.
Discharged
RICHARDSON, Trooper Alfred Frederick, No. 343.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Wounded November 6 1915
Discharged 01 Feb 1917.
RICHARDSON, Driver Aubrey, No. 3432.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Lift driver, of Rose Villa, Goodna, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; E. Richardson, of Rose Villa, Goodna, Queensland.
Source: 29th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to A & NZ Div Training, 24 Feb 1918.
Discharged
RICHARDSON, Trooper Claude, No. 5611 Rfts.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Butcher, of Rose Villa, Goodna, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edney Richardson, of Rose Villa, Goodna, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 06 Jan 1915.
RICHARDSON, Gunner George Henry, No. 2315.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Ash Street, Barcaldine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Rose Richardson, of Ash Street, Barcaldine, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1 Divisional Ammunition Column, 13 Mar 1917.
Discharged
RICHMOND, Driver Thomas, No. 2316.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 16th Reinforcements(?): Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 9 Field Artillery Brigade, 10 Nov 1916.
Killed In Action 19 Oct 1917 in Belgium. Grave: Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Poperinge, IV.C.16.
Notes: Died as Driver No. 2316, 45th Battery, 12th Australian Field Artillery Brigade. Name commemorated on the Rockhampton, Queensland, memorial.
RICKETTS, Gunner Harold Stanley, No. 1279.
Age unknown. Religion: CE. Marital status unstated. u/s, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Cullen Ricketts, of Bay View Hotel, Swansea, Tasmania.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 13 Dec 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Killed In Action 15 Oct 1917 in Belgium. Grave: Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, IV.E.6.
Notes: Son of Edward Cullen Ricketts and Florence Ricketts, of Swansea, Tasmania. Died as Gunner No. 1279/A, 13th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery. Age 23. Name commemorated on the Swansea, Tasmania, memorial.
RIDLEY, Lieutenant Colonel John Cecil Thomas Edmund Charles., Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 33. Religion: CE. Married. Staff Officer, of South Side, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Muriel Jeanie Ridley, of South Side, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 20 Nov 1914. Captain and Adjutant - Lieutenant Colonel.
Transferred to 13 IBHQ, 04 Mar 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: P/A&I; Staff. DSO, MiD.
RIELLY, Temp. Corporal Edward Charles, No. 1341.
Age at enlistment: 32. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Parade Farm, Condamine, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Ann Rielly, of Parade Farm, Condamine, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Nov 1915. Trooper - Temp. Corporal.
Transferred to 1st Field Squad Engineers, 05 Mar 1918.
Discharged
RIELLY, Driver James, No. 3197.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: RC. Single. Selector, of Roma, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Peter Rielly, of Mitchell, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, .
Discharged
RIGBY, Trooper John Robert, No. 518, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station overseer, of The Glebe, Taroom, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; George Beaumont Rigby, of The Glebe, Taroom, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 09 Aug 1916.
RIGHETTI, Major Edmund Edward., C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 51. Religion: RC. Married. Storekeeper, of Jondaryan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Mary Righetti, of Jondaryan, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 01 Nov 1914. Major - Major.
Appointment Terminated 06 Sep 1916.
Notes: Fought in Boer War (Murray 277&). 'On the 15th May the Regiment marched out from Maadi, dismounted, leaving three officers and 224 other ranks with the horses. Major Righetti was left in charge of all the Brigade details and horses.' (Wilson p15). (See also record for FRANCIS, WLC).
RILEY, Gunner Charles, No. 1342.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Painter, of Ipswich Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Riley, of Ipswich Road, South Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
RILEY, Trooper George Herbert, No. 1715.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Married. Harnessmaker, of Mangalore Boarding House, Alfred Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Lonnie Riley, of Mangalore Boarding House, Alfred Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 1 Signals Sqn, 15 Apr 1917.
Discharged
Notes:
RILEY, Private Terence, No. 2358.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Bexhill, Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Ann Riley, of Bexhill, Lismore, NSW.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 15 Bn, .
Discharged
RIPPON, Pte Leslie Ernest, No. 2832.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Lismore, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George Rippon, of Broadwater, via Ballina, NSW.
Source: 19th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
RITCHIE, Driver Ernest Charles, No. 2069.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Shop assistant, of Tumulgum, Tweed River, NSW.
Next of kin: Mother; Norah Ritchie, of Cudgen, Tweed River, NSW.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ROACH, Trooper Cyril Gordon, No. 3189.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Jackeroo, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Miss Helen Roach, of Eildon Hill, Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 24 Apr 1920.
ROACH, Driver Herbert Henry, No. 1914.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Shearer, of Longreach, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Miss Florence Roach, of 246 Gloucester Street, Te Whiti Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ROACH, Trooper Thomas Joseph, No. 345.
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
ROBERTS, Trooper Frederick, No. 1262.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Farm labourer, of East Hendred, Berkshire, England.
Next of kin: Father; Joseph Roberts, of East Hendred, Berkshire, England.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
ROBERTS, Trooper Harry, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Oct 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 20 Aug 1919.
Notes: Aboriginal? ('Reveille', Nov 30 1931)
ROBERTS, Trooper James John, No. 689.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Single. Grocer, of Glen-cottage, Surat, Western Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Roberts, of 8 Watkins Blvd. V., Coombe, Dublin, Ireland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 06 Sep 1916.
Notes: Joined 13th Battalion after Discharge (on August 18, 1918)
ROBERTS, SQMS Lewis David, No. 849.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 02 Oct 1915. - SQMS.
Transferred to 11th LHR, 22 Feb 1916.
Discharged
ROBERTS, Pte Phillip, No. 2400.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Auburn, SA.
Next of kin: Sister; Ethel Robertson, of Bitley Road, Swanwich, Southampton, England.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps, 07 Sep 1916.
Discharged
ROBERTS, Trooper Sid, No. 3491.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Tamoo Station, Mitchell, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; E. Roberts, of Tamoo Station, Mitchell, Queensland.
Source: 30th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jun 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 28 Aug 1919.
ROBERTSON, SSM James, No. 740.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: CE. Single. Postal assistant, of Sydney Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Margaret Helen Gray, of Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 2nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - SSM.
Discharged 30 Oct 1919.
ROBERTSON, Gunner James, No. 1916.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Pres. Married. Farmer, of 'Bumbrae', Wangalpong, via Logan Village, Beaudesert, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Lucy Evelyn, of 'Bumbrae', Wangalpong, via Logan Village, Beaudesert, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ROBERTSON, Gunner James McDonald, No. 2070.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Carter, of Care of Mrs Annie Jack, Buington Street, East Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Robertson, of Clyde Pl, Bothwellhough, Bothwell, Lanarkshire Scotland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, .
Discharged
ROBERTSON, Trooper John, No. 3190.
Age at enlistment: 36. Religion: Pres. Single. Gardener, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Friend; Mr De Bargh Persse, of Tabragalba, Beaudesert, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Jun 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 07 Oct 1919.
ROBERTSON, Gunner John Crawford, No. 1917.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Station hand, of Wilston, near Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Robertson, of 'Lisball', Fifth Avenue, Wilston Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
ROBERTSON, Trooper Leonard John, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 8th LHR, joined Regiment 14 May 1917. - Trooper.
Transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, 04 Aug 1917. Rejoined unit from Australian Army ServiceCorps, 28 Feb 1918.
Discharged 19 Aug 1919.
ROBERTSON, Trooper (Trumpeter) Ralph, No. 307, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Tamworth, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Ralph Robertson, of 13 Thurlestone Lane, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Acting Trumpeter - Trooper (Trumpeter).
Killed In Action 28 Jun 1915 at Balkan Pits, Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: CWGC lists: Mother; Grace Robertson. : NOK Address as 'Thirlstane Lane' Probably the bugler referred to as 'Roberts' in Idriess p38. 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 Tamworth, NSW, memorial.
ROBINS, Trooper Angus Bruce, No. 249, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Cooroy, N.C. Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; HAR Robins, of 'Rous', Richmond River, NSW.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 14 Nov 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.
Notes: Name commemorated on the Rous, NSW, memorial.
ROBINSON, Trooper Alfred Henry, No. 16, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Married. Labourer, of Annie Street, Kingsholme, Tenerife Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; A. Robinson, of Annie Street, Kingsholme, Tenerife Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 07 Dec 1914. Lance Corporal - Trooper.
Wounded May 28 1915
Discharged 20 Dec 1916.
ROBINSON, Trooper Blakiston, No. 990.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Pres. Single. Drover, of Alice Street, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; A Robinson, of Care of Mrs Kinnear, Cook Street, Oxley, Queensland.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper (Signaller) - Trooper.
Discharged 16 Aug 1916.
ROBINSON, Trooper Charles Knight, No. 889.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand.
Next of kin: Mrs Kate Robinson, of Heymouth, Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 16 Aug 1916.
ROBINSON, Shoeing Smith Herbert Sidney, No. 2409.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: Meth. Single. Labourer, of March Street, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary Robinson, of March Street, Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 1 Divisional Ammunition Column, 21 Nov 1916.
Discharged
ROBINSON, Trooper James Patrick, No. 1040.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: RC. Single. Drover, of Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mrs James Robinson, of Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded July 28 1918
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
ROBINSON, Trooper John James, No. 966.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: none. Single. Labourer, of 'Kurow', North Otago, New Zealand.
Next of kin: Mrs Frank Nye, of 'Kurow', North Otago, New Zealand.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 5 1915
Discharged 24 May 1917.
ROBINSON, Captain Paul Degge., B Squadron.
Born Brisbane, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: CE. Single. Journalist, of Western Star Office, Roma, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Alfred Robinson, of Western Star Office, Roma, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1914. Captain - Captain.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Appointment Terminated
Notes: (P/3LH). (Wildman 271)(&)
ROBINSON, Trooper Robert Hall, No. 3188.
Age at enlistment: 37. Religion: Meth. Married. Farmer, of Reed Dale, Nanango, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Margaret Louise Robinson, of Reed Dale, Nanango, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 07 Jun 1917.
Discharged
ROBINSON, Corporal Vincent Davy, No. 406, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: RC. Single. Baker, of Shakespeare Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; R Robinson, of Shakespeare Street, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Corporal.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (P/27LH)
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