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DESCRIPTIVE INDEX OF GREAT WAR SOLDIERS

MENTIONED IN THE TOOWOOMBA CHRONICLE.

This index of names is being compiled to assist in locating articles and images of soldiers of the Great War (1914-1918) mentioned in the pages of the Toowoomba Chronicle. It will include a very brief description of the contents of the article, and indicate if there was a photograph of the soldier included in the article. The date and page of the article will be provided to assist researchers in locating the item. This page will be updated regularly.

W. Anderson, Private - Previously an employee of the Oakey butter factory; killed in action. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

George C. Baxter, Lance Corporal, 1st Reinforcements, 8th Company, Army Service Corps - Receipt of military medal. (Thursday, July 12, 1917, page 9)

Oscar Bonwick - -Brief mention of his volunteering for service. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Donald Edward Boodle - Brief mention of his death in action. (Thursday, July 5, 1917, page 5; Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Leslie Brett, Trooper - Mentions his farewell by fellow employees at Messrs. E.W. Pechey, as he leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

Arthur Patrick Burns, Private - Passed through Toowoomba and Brisbane on his way home to the Cairns district. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

David Castle, Private - Formerly a resident of Glenaven, near Crow's Nest, killed in action in France; one of three brothers who enlisted. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

E.J. Cooke, Private, 26th Battalion - Mentions his wounding in action, recovery, and resumption of civilian employment as taxi cab driver. (Thursday, July 5, 1917, page 5; Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Charlie Crouch - A resident of Canaga, reported missing in action, in France. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Ernie Crouch - Brother of Charlie and Will, of Canaga, reported as having enlisted in Victoria. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Will Crouch - A resident of Canaga, reported wounded in action, in France. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Robert Cubbins - Mentions his farewell to his fellow employees at Messrs. A. Shaw and Sons, as he leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

Harry Devonshire, Private - Mentions that his parents, in Drayton, have been advised of his suffering from shell shock. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

Gordon Elliot, Private, Field Ambulance - Image (in uniform); grandson of Mrs. J. Elliot, Closeburn Cottage, Hume Street, reported to have been killed in action on May 6; also had three brothers at the front. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

John E.S. Evans, Private - Image (in uniform); also mentions his death in action on April 26, 1917. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

Allen Ewen, A.I.F. - Mentions the service details of the three sons of Mrs. Ewen of Neil Street [Toowoomba]. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Bruce Ewen - Mentions the service details of the three sons of Mrs. Ewen of Neil Street [Toowoomba]. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Henry Ewen, Imperial Naval Service - Mentions the service details of the three sons of Mrs. Ewen of Neil Street [Toowoomba]. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Thomas Foster, Sergeant - Image (shown in uniform, with one of his three daughters), and details of his death of wounds received in action in France, and some family details. (Thursday, July 5, 1917, page 5)

George Funnell, Private - Details of his death in action received in his hometown of Warwick. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Lit C. Groom, Private - Mention of his appearance in a photograph in Queenslander magazine. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

H.L. Harvey, Sergeant - Son of Mr. H.M. Harvey, of East Bundaberg, has just finished a course of training at Duntroon, and is spending a brief holiday with his parents; also gives details of previous employment. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

G. Hay, Private, 47th Battalion - Sent home to Miles because of sickness, after 20 months of service. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

Victor Henricksen, Private - Parents informed of his missing in action. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

W.B. Hobler, Gunner, 108th Howitzer Battery - Invalided home, and on his way to Jandowae to visit his brother, F.H. Hobler. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

F.C. Hodgson, Driver, 5th Field Artillery - Mentions his return home to Jondaryan after 21 months in the ranks; invalided home for sickness. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

Edward Holloway, Private - Mentions his death in action, and some family details. (Thursday, July 5, 1917, page 5)

F.S. Hudson - Mentions his farewell by fellow employees of the Toowoomba Electric Light and Power Company, as he leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

P.T. Ingrams, Private - Father notified of his (son's) admittance to hospital in Southampton after being wounded in action. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Frank James - An employee of Mr. Henry Carr, sanitary contractor, and a member of the Toowoomba Light Horse regiment, leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

William James - An employee of Mr. Henry Carr, sanitary contractor, and a member of the Toowoomba Light Horse regiment, leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

F.F. Keam, Lieutenant, Third Pioneers - Resident of Pilton; mentions his death in action and some personal data. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

Arthur B. Laidlaw, Private - Brother of Harry H., and Harold F., killed in action, June 9, in France. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

Harold F. Laidlaw, Private - Brother of Harry H., and Arthur B., wounded in action in April. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

Harry H. Laidlaw, Private - Brother of Arthur B., and Harold F., wounded in action. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

E.G. Larter, Corporal - Image (in uniform, in the issue of July 10); mentions family and death details and a service held for him at his local church at Raff Street, and the date of his death in action. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9; Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

H.W. Lee, Colonel - Image (in uniform), to commande the Queensland Infantry contingent. (Tuesday, August 2, 1914, page 5)

Austin Lennon, Lieutenant - Resident of Townsville, and son of the Minister of Agriculture, reported as being promoted to captain. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

E.M. Little - Mentions his farewell by fellow employees of the railway, as he leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

Fred Maddick, Lance Corporal, 52nd Battalion, 15th Brigade - After 12 months in service, in the trenches, returned home because of illness; also served during the Boer War; family resided in Herries Street. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

William Joseph Maher - Brief mention of his death in action. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)

Eric Marlow, Private - Mentions the inclusion of his portrait in the Queenslander of this week. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

Joseph Maxwell, Sergeant - Article relating how he was drugged and robbed by a civilian. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

D.J. McCarthy - Mentions his farewell by fellow employees of the railway, as he leaves for the war. (Tuesday, August 25, 1914, page 7)

Hector McLean, Sergeant, C Squadron, 5th L.H. Regiment - Receipt of medal for distinguished conduct. (Thursday, July 12, 1917, page 9)

Charles B. McMartin, Corporal, Trench Mortar Battery - Wounded in action in France, on May 19. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

G.A. Messenger, Private, 42nd Battalion - Arrived home after nine months of service, because of illness. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

H.C. Moore - Resident of Texas, attached to the YMCA. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

W. Mosetter, Private - Image (in uniform); mentions that his is on his way to the front. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

V.R.C. Newton, Driver, 41st Battery - Sent home because of sickness, after two years of service. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

Francis Patch, Sergeant - Wounded in action in France; one of three serving brothers. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

Henry Phillips, Private - Image (in uniform, with his brother Herbert); reported as being in action in France. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Herbert Phillips, Private, 31st Battalion - Image (in uniform, with his brother Henry); reported to have died of wounds in England on December 27, 1916. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Samuel J. Phillips, Private, 5th Reinforcements of the 49th Battalion - Image (in uniform); a brother of Henry and Herbert Phillips; mentions that he had been employed in the Railway Department, prior to enlistment. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Hunter Poon, Corporal, Image (in uniform); includes a very brief sketch of this notable soldier who was of Chinese descent. (Saturday, February 10, 1917, page 5)

Fred Rasmussen, Trooper - Image (in uniform); mentions that he is on his way to the front. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 9)

J.T. Redgen, Corporal, 9th Battalion - Wounded in action and sent home to Chinchilla. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

J. "Edgar" Robinson, Private, 9th Battalion - Image (in civilian attire), with brief mention of parents' names, residence, and details of his death in action. (Thursday, July 12, 1917, page 9)

Tom Skeyhill, Signaller - Long article gives details of the loss of his eyesight after being wounded in action; gives some details of a speech he gave at the Botanic Gardens. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

Sam Smith, Private - Resident of John Street, ill with trench fever; convalescent; father of "Sid" Smith, Private. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

"Sid" Smith, Private - Son of Private Sam Smith of John Street; wounded in action in France. (Monday, July 9, 1917, page 5)

W.V. ("Bill") Smith, Private, Field Engineers - Image (in uniform); also gives the words to a poem he wrote titled "The War Boy," which he recited on board ship when he left for the front in April, 1917. (Tuesday, July 10, 1917, page 10)

Ernie Stevens, Private - Image (in uniform, at Malta, with nurse), and mention of his wounding in action, as well as some family details. (Thursday, July 5, 1917, page 5)

Dave Thompson, Private - Mentions that his parents in Pittsworth have been advised of his wounding in action. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

Percy Patrick Townsend, Corporal, 5th Reinforcements, 9th Battalion - Receipt of military medal. (Thursday, July 12, 1917, page 9)

Alick Walker, Quartermaster Sergeant - Brother of Stanley and Jack; mentions details of his service and his brothers. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Jack Walker, Sergeant - Brother of Alick and Stanley; mentions details of his service and his brothers. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Stanley Walker - Brother of Alick and Jack; mentions details of his service and his brothers. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

Sydney Colin Ward, Private - Mentions his death in action, and some family details. (Thursday, July 5, 1917, page 5)

W.P. Wellington, Sergeant - False rumor of his death in action corrected. (Saturday, July 14, 1917, page 5)

B.L. Williams, Private, 49th Battalion - Resident of Killarney; mentions his date of enlistment, and some of the actions he participated in; also mentions that he was a relative of Mrs. W. Stewart, of the Union Hotel, Toowoomba. (Tuesday, June 12, 1917, page 5)

James Hamilton Young -Brief mention of his volunteering for service. (Friday, July 13, 1917, page 5)