5th Light Horse Regiment
Australian Imperial Force

Index

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WADE, Trooper Edward, No. 3016.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Fred Wade, of Eat Ham, London E., England.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 21 May 1917.
Discharged


WADE, Sergeant Walter Franklin, No. 1352.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Old Bonalbo, via Tabulam, NSW.
Next of kin: Brother; Victor Wilfred Wade, of Old Bonalbo, via Tabulam, NSW.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Sergeant.
Wounded December 6 1917
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.
Notes: Apprs Unit History (Wilson) as Walter Frederick


WAIN, Temp. Sergeant Joseph Harvey, No. 1196.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Meth. Single. Plumber, of Nerang Street, Southport, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Wain, of Nerang Street, Southport, Queensland.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Temp. Sergeant.
Transferred to Anzac Mounted Div HQ, 01 Jun 1918.
Discharged


WAINWRIGHT, Trooper Norman, No. 521.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Glenroyd Cottage, Eldwick, Bingley, Yorkshire, England.
Next of kin: Father; Harrison Watson, of Glenroyd Cottage, Eldwick, Bingley, Yorkshire, England.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded November 25 1915
Discharged 06 Sep 1916.


WAINWRIGHT, Trooper Robert, No. 1806.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; E.J. Wainwright, of Llanmonogg, North Wales.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 11 Jul 1919.
Notes:


WAITE, Captain Frederick Mitchell., C Squadron.
Born Walthamstow, Essex, England. Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; Henry Barnabas Waite, of Box 3929, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Sergeant - Captain.
Transferred to Australia, 21 May 1917. Rejoined unit from Australia, 17 Jan 1918.
Wounded August 5 1916, March 26 1917
Appointment Terminated 18 Aug 1919.
Notes: Military Cross, MiD (Gullett p172, 278) (Unit History p20, 97) (Idriess p110, 193). In group photo, Chatham's Post, Anzac, as a Lieutenant (North Queensland Register) 21 Feb 1916 p40). Raid on the Balkan Gun Pits, Anzac: 28th June 1915. Extract from Army Corps Routine Orders, 2nd July 1915. '582, Sergt. Waite, F.M. - Attended to and carried out a number of wounded men from within fifty yards of the enemy's trenches under heavy fire.' (Wilson p20). Wounded, Katia Oasis, Palestine: 5th August 1916. '...the Katia Oasis was strongly held by machine-guns and a superior force of riflemen... The 5th Light Horse Regiment suffered twenty-eight casualties, and the quality of the leadership was shown that, among the officers, Majors W.F.L. Wright and A.G. Bolingbroke, Captains W. Chatham and J.G.D. McNeill, and Lieutenants R.A.N. Plant and F.M. Waite were all wounded.' (Gullett p172). Wounded, First Battle of Gaza: 26th March, 1917. Lieutenant Waite, who was on the right of the advance, at once wheeled his troop to the right, jumped the hedges still mounted, and got amongst the Turks. Lieutenant Wait [sic] used his revolver until shot through the body in five places, his men firing their rifles from their horses. ...For Lieutenent Waite's brilliant action in this battle, he was subsequently awarded the Military Cross, and Shoeing-smith T. Jones and Trooper S.L. Gofton (A.M.C. Details) were awarded the Military Medal.' (Wilson p97).


WAKE, Driver Sydney Jack, No. 2082.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Carter, of Edward Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Charles Yernell Drury Wake, of Edward Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire)


WAKEFIELD, Corporal Philip Dunster, No. 1226.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Weldon Cres, Harrow, England.
Next of kin: Mother; Ann Louisa Wakefield, of Weldon Cres, Harrow, England.
Source: 9th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Dec 1915. A/Sergeant - Corporal.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


WALDECK, SSM Raymond Miller, No. 308, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 36. Religion: Pres. Single. Grocer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Brother; Henry Waldeck, of Olivewood, Colesberg, Cape Colony South Africa.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Acting Sergeant - SSM.
Discharged 28 Mar 1917.


WALDON, Trooper William, No. 468, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Carter, of Dalby P.O., Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Hannah Waldon, of Dalby P.O., Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 26 Feb 1919.


WALKER, Trooper Clarence, No. 1349.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Beatrice Terrace, Ascot, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Lionel Edward Walker, of Beatrice Terrace, Ascot, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 18 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded April 6 1918
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


WALKER, Trooper Cyril Campbell, No. 1350.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Auctioneer, of Beatrice Terrace, Ascot, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Lionel Edward Walker, of Beatrice Terrace, Ascot, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 23 Feb 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded August 9 1916
Discharged 16 Jun 1919.


WALKER, Lance Corporal Duncan Beattie, No. 646.
Born Egerton Hill, Kilcoy, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Prot. Single. Labourer, of Dawneydel, Kilcoy, via Woodford, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Walker, of Dawneydel, Kilcoy, via Woodford, Queensland.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Lance Corporal.
Wounded June 28 1915
Discharged 15 Apr 1919.
Notes: (Wildman p208). 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.


WALKER, Gunner Francis Alwyn, No. 1278.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Bapt. Single. Cook, of Gladstone Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Walter William Walker, of Gladstone Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WALKER, Gunner George, No. 1931.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: Pres. Single. Sawyer, of Castling Street, Townsville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; James Alexander Walker, of Castling Street, Townsville, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WALKER, Gunner Harold George, No. 1277.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: Bapt. Single. Cook, of Gladstone Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Walter William Walker, of Gladstone Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 9th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, .
Discharged


WALKER, Driver Harry Thomas, No. 2483.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of Colesleigh, Traverson, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Harry Frederick Walker, of Traverson, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 11 Dec 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Wounded March 26 1917
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


WALKER, Driver Henry Frederick, No. 1351.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Granville, Maryborough, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Theresa Walker, of Granville, Maryborough, Queensland.
Source: 10th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Dec 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WALKER, Gunner Reginald James, No. 1095.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Glengariff, Biggenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Georgina Walker, of Glengariff, Biggenden, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 1 DA HQ, 14 Nov 1915. Rejoined unit from 1 DAHQ, 11 Feb 1916.
Wounded December 2 1917
Discharged


WALKER, Driver Stephen Thomas, No. 1626.
Age at enlistment: 39. Religion: RC. Single. Drayman, of 22 Anderson Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Friend; Mrs Ada Scott, of 22 Anderson Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WALKER, Trooper Thomas Allan, No. 143, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 31. Religion: Pres. Single. Grazier, of The Lagoons, Dulacca, Western Railway, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Allan Walker, of Traralgon, Gippsland, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Killed In Action 11 Sep 1915 at Anzac. Grave: Shell Green cemetery.

Notes: CWGC lists: Mother; Catherine Walker. Name commemorated on the Tralagon, Victoria, memorial.


WALKER, Trooper William Frederick, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: Imperial Camel Corps, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1918. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


WALL, Trooper David Danke, No. 2393.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Herschel Street, Clermont, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; William David Wall, of Clermont P.O., Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Mar 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 30 Sep 1919.


WALLACE, Trooper George Hamilton, No. 1117.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: Pres. Single. Shearer, of unstated location.
Next of kin: Sister; Mrs Maggie McKenn, of North Park, North Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Mar 1918.


WALLACE, ER/2/Corporal Stanley Carl, No. 976.
Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Farmer, of The Channon, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; Thomas Wallace, of The Channon, NSW.
Source: 5th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Aug 1915. Trooper - ER/2/Corporal.
Transferred to Anzac Provost Corps, 25 May 1918.
Discharged


WALLACE, Trooper William, No. 3076.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Cairns, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Isabel Wallace, of Glenrock Station, via Cooktown, Queensland.
Source: 23rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


WALLACE, Driver William Alfred, No. 3017.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Carpenter, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Susan Wallace, of Ganges Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 38 Coy Australian Service Corps, 06 Sep 1917.
Discharged


WALLER, Gunner Charles George, No. 2402.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: CE. Single. Electrician's improver, of Mary Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Mary O'Regan, of Mary Street, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Died Of Other Causes 13 Apr 1917 in France. Grave: Etaples Military Cemetery, XXII. G. 2A.

Notes: CWGC lists NOK as: Son of Alfred George and Ellen O'Regan Waller, of Gympie, Queensland. Died of cerebro-spinal fever, as Gunner No. 2422, Australian Field Artillery, aged 21. Name commemorated on the Gympie, Queensland, memorial.


WALLER, ER/Sergeant Walter Rupert, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 21 Bn: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 25 Oct 1919.


WALLER, Trooper William Edward, No. 1122.
Age unknown. Religion: Meth. Single. Dairyman, of Flaxton, Palmwoods, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Constance Waller, of Harcourt Street, Teneriffe, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 7th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 2 LH Brigade, 18 Apr 1916.
Discharged


WALSH, Temp. Corporal Berner Nugent Theodore, No. 2896.
Born Rockhampton, Queensland. Age at enlistment: 27. Religion: CE. Single. Grazier, of Murray's Creek, via Bundaberg, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Clavering Theodore Hay Walsh, of Murray's Creek, via Bundaberg, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 06 Oct 1916.
Discharged
Notes: (Wildman 225)


WALSH, Trooper Callaghan Baird, No. .
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: General Service Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Sep 1918. - Trooper.
Discharged 08 May 1919.


WALSH, Pte Edward Joseph, No. 2322.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Emu Vale, Killarney Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Elizabeth Walsh, of Emu Vale, via Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to Imperial Camel Corps: 4 Bn, 02 Nov 1916.
Discharged


WALSH, Trooper Frederick William, No. 499, C Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: RC. Single. Farrier, of St Arnaud, Victoria.
Next of kin: Mother; Matilda Walsh, of St Arnaud, Victoria.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper (Shoeing Smith) - Trooper.
Discharged 02 Apr 1919.


WALSH, Trooper Michael, No. 3194.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Walsh, of Tambourine, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.


WALTERS, Trooper Stanley Edward, No. 361.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Dec 1916.


WALTON, Trooper Allan Roger, No. 2897.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: CE. Single. Motor-car driver, of Laidley, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emily Walton, of Box 12, Laidley, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Wounded April 23 1917
Discharged 03 Mar 1918.


WAPPETT, Trooper George Andrew, No. 144, B Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 34. Religion: CE. Married. Assistant stock inspector, of Care of G Glennie, Murwillumbah, NSW.
Next of kin: Wife; AB Wappett, of G.P.O., Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Apr 1917.


WAPPETT, Trooper Walter Anthony, No. 1453.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; J. Wappett, of Tweed Heads, NSW.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 30 Jun 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Aug 1919.


WARBROOK, Trooper James, No. 1052.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Wilson Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Annie Warbrook, of Wilson Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 14 Nov 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 13 Sep 1916.


WARD, Trooper Arthur Ebeneezer, No. 2085.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Stockman, of Turn Turn, Eneo, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Hon. Ebeneezer Ward, of Parliament House, Adelaide, SA.
Source: 14th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 09 Mar 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Transferred to 1 LH Bde MGS, 11 Sep 1916.
Discharged


WARD, Private Charles Dixon, No. 1454.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Clerk, of Chermside, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Ward, of North Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland.
Source: 11th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 04 Jun 1916. Trooper - Private.
Transferred to 9 Bn, 27 Oct 1917.
Killed In Action 19 Sep 1918 in France. Grave: Bellicourt British Cemetery, Aisne, V. T. 9..

Notes: Father; Charles Ward. Died as Private No. 1454/B, 9th Battalion, A.I.F, aged 21. Name commemorated on the Mount Morgan, Queensland, memorial.


WARD, Trooper Edward Joseph, No. 2926.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Sorter, P.O., of Charleville, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Sarah Ann Ward, of Edward Street, Charleville, Queensland.
Source: 21st Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 10 Jul 1917.
Discharged


WARD, Trooper Frederick, No. 2406.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Miner, of G.P.O., Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Margaret Ward, of River Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 01 Jan 1918.


WARD, Trooper Patrick, No. 2482.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Married. Labourer, of East Street, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Harriet Ward, of Alfred Street, Kedron, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 20 Aug 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 19 Sep 1919.


WARDELL, Trooper William Wilkinson, No. 2989.
Age at enlistment: 30. Religion: RC. Married. Labourer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Delia Wardell, of James Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 22nd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 28 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 22 Apr 1918.


WARDROP, Trooper Sydney James, No. 1203.
Age at enlistment: 18. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Binna Burra, Richmond River, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George Wardrop, of Binna Burra, Richmond River, NSW.
Source: 8th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 10 Jan 1916. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 04 Oct 1919.


WARE, Driver George Henry, No. 1048.
Age at enlistment: 35. Religion: CE. Single. Clerk, of Gossell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Maria Ware, of Gossell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Driver.
Wounded September 17 1916
Discharged 27 May 1919.


WARING, BSM Hubert Parker, No. 1837.
Age at enlistment: 26. Religion: CE. Single. Fruit grower, of Silver Springs, Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Edward Hubert Waring, of Heathcliffe, Hairston Road, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 13th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 19 Feb 1916. Trooper - BSM.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WARMAN, Driver Burton Thomas, No. 1632.
Age at enlistment: 22. Religion: CE. Single. Timber cutter, of Narangba, N.C. Line, Queensland.
Next of kin: Brother; William Warman, of Reddencourt Lodge, Haroldwood, Essex, England.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Driver.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged
Notes: Military Medal


WARNEMINDE, Lieutenant Claude James.
Born Hughenden, Queensland.Age unknown.
Next of kin: Father; Martin Henry Warneminde, of Cooper's Plains, Queensland.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Lieutenant.
Transferred to Australia, 29 Jan 1916. Transferred to 9th Battalion, 14 Feb 1918.
Died Of Wounds 13 Mar 1918 in France. Grave: Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord, H. A. 39..

Notes: Mother; Ellen Elizabeth Warneminde. Died of Gas Poisoninga s Lieutenant, 9th Battalion, A.I.F, aged 24. Name commemorated on the Toogooloowah, Queensland, memorial.


WARNES, Sergeant Horace William Stanley, No. 23, A Squadron.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: Meth. Married. Horse breaker, of 'Kybong', Brisbane Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; V Warnes, of 'Kybong', Brisbane Road, Gympie, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Sergeant - Sergeant.
Wounded August 23 1918
Discharged 24 Jan 1919.


WARREN, Trooper Francis Norman, No. 797.
Age at enlistment: 29. Religion: CE. Single. Motor mechanic & stockman, of Fairlight Station, Hughenden, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Rita Warren, of Church Road, Tilbury Docks, London, England.
Source: 3rd Reinforcements, joined Regiment 29 Jul 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 11 Mar 1916.


WARRENER, Sergeant John William, No. 2320.
Age at enlistment: 20. Religion: Pres. Single. Farmer, of Swanfels, Yangan, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Emma Warrener, of Swanfels, Yangan, near Warwick, Queensland.
Source: 16th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 15 Field Artillery Brigade, 25 Oct 1916.
Died Of Wounds 18 Oct 1917 in France. Grave: Etaples Military Cemetery, XXX. E. 8..

Notes: Father; Samuel Warrener. Died as Sergeant No. 2320, 14th Brigade Australian Field Artillery, aged 22. Name commemorated on the Swanfels, Queensland, memorial.


WASLEY, Trooper David Edwin, No. 1047.
Age at enlistment: 24. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Laura Cottage, Coven, Wolverhampton, England.
Next of kin: Father; James Wasley, of Laura Cottage, Coven, Wolverhampton, England.
Source: 6th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 25 Sep 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Demobbed, UK 24 Aug 1919.


WATERS, Shoeing Smith Andrew Arthur, No. 2901.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Horse breaker, of Rosehill, Yingerbay, via Roma, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Clara Waters, of Rosehill, Yingerbay, via Roma, Queensland.
Source: 20th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 12 Oct 1916. Trooper - Shoeing Smith.
Wounded September 25 1918
Discharged 15 Oct 1919.
Notes: DCM


WATERS, Gunner George Frederick, No. 1629.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: CE. Married. Labourer, of Kennedy Terrace, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Jane Waters, of Kennedy Terrace, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 13th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WATERS, Trooper Walter, No. 3134.
Age at enlistment: 28. Religion: RC. Single. Farmer, of Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Washington Waters, of High Street, Southport, Queensland.
Source: 24th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 15 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.


WATKIN, Trooper William Edward, No. 3372.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Meth. Married. Labourer, of Rossville, via Cooktown, Queensland.
Next of kin: Wife; Elsie Martha May Watkin, of Rossville, via Cooktown, Queensland.
Source: 28th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Discharged 16 Aug 1918.


WATKINS, Gunner George Henry, No. 851.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Labourer, of Walter Watkins, Care of A.M.P. Chambers, Brisbane, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Walter Watkins, of Care of A.M.P. Chambers, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 4th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 22 May 1915. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Wounded June 27 1915
Discharged


WATSON, Driver Alfred, No. 92, Headquarters.
Age at enlistment: 19. Religion: RC. Single. Labourer, of Pearces Creek, via Crows Nest, Queensland.
Next of kin: Father; Alexander H Watson, of Virginia, Pearces Creek, via Crows Nest, Queensland.
Source: Original, joined Regiment 08 Dec 1914. Driver - Driver.
Transferred to 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, 08 Sep 1915.
Killed In Action 4 Jul 1918 in France. Grave: Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, IX. B. 13..

Notes: Died as Private No. 92, 15th Battalion, A.I.F. Name commemorated on the Crows Nest, Queensland, memorial.


WATSON, Trooper Duncan, No. 2481.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Pres. Single. Labourer, of Sarina, Queensland.
Next of kin: Sister; Miss Millie Watson, of Grand Hotel, Mackay, Queensland.
Source: 17th Reinforcements: Not Taken On Strength of Regiment.
Transferred to 2nd LHB MGS, 12 Sep 1916.
Discharged


WATSON, Trooper Ebb, No. 3196.
Age at enlistment: 21. Religion: CE. Single. Station hand, of Warwick, Queensland.
Next of kin: Mother; Ellen Watson, of Dinnanbull, Teelba, via St George, Queensland.
Source: 25th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 02 Jul 1917. Trooper - Trooper.
Discharged 12 Sep 1919.


WATSON, Trooper Eric Stanley, No. 704.
Age at enlistment: 25. Religion: Prot. Single. Baker, of Belmore Bakery, Moonee Street, Sydney, NSW.
Next of kin: Father; George Watson, of Belmore Bakery, Moonee Street, Sydney, NSW.
Source: 1st Reinforcements, joined Regiment 16 May 1915. Trooper - Trooper.
Died Of Wounds 26 May 1915 at Anzac Cove. Grave: No Known Grave.

Notes: According to the following account, was shot on 22nd May, while the regiment was digging a trench in rear of Quinn's Post: 'The bullets began coming faster and faster and each man felt mighty glad when he had scooped a hole down three feet and thus had partial shelter. We could dig on our hands and knees now. Then one poor chap, Watson of B Squadron, was shot clean through the head.' (Idriess p11). Name commemorated on the Belmore, NSW, memorial, and on the Lone Pine memorial, Anzac.


WATSON, Gunner Joseph George, No. 1633.
Age at enlistment: 23. Religion: Meth. Single. Teamster, of Tara, Queensland.
Next of kin: Grandmother; Mary Jones, of Wyandra Street, off Commercial Road, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland.
Source: 12th Reinforcements, joined Regiment 07 Jan 1916. Trooper - Gunner.
Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 27 Mar 1916.
Discharged


WATSON, Lieutenant Richard Pilkington.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 2nd LHB Field Ambulance, joined Regiment 30 Aug 1918. - Lieutenant.
Appointment Terminated


WATSON, Trooper William Walter, No. 362.
Age unknown.
Next of kin: unknown, of unknown address.
Source: 11th LHR, joined Regiment 29 Aug 1915. - Trooper.
Transferred to 11th LHR, .
Discharged
 

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