 316 Lance Corporal Cecil Thomas HILLS, 'C' Squadron, 12th Regiment, Australian Light Horse |
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 Nov 3 2009, 04:43 AM
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Lieut-Colonel Group: Old Sweats Posts: 537 Joined: 10-September 06 From: Malta Member No.: 14,941  |
Cecil Thomas HILLS was born in Suffolk, England, and had migrated to Australia where he obtained employment as a Station Hand. On 11 February 1915, he enlisted for service in the Australian Imperial Force and was appointed to the 12th Regiment, Australian Light Horse. While serving at Gallipoli with the 7th Regiment, Australian Light Horse, he was wounded in the thigh and hand and evacuated to Malta for medical treatment.
Upon recovery, he returned to Egypt and rejoined his original unit for further service in Palestine where, on 17 October 1917, he was promoted to Lance Corporal. On 31 October 1917, the 12th Regiment participated in the famous charge against the Turkish defences of Beersheba. During this action, Lance Corporal HILLS was fatally wounded in the thigh and pelvis and died a few days later, on 3rd November 1917, at the 35th Casualty Clearing Station at El Imara. He was buried at Beersheva Military Cemetery, Plot D, Grave 14. Saluting his service - and commemorating his sacrifice. Regards Wayne |
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Nov 3 2009, 08:17 AM
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Captain Group: Old Sweats Posts: 301 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Originally Liverpool - Now SE Staffs Member No.: 48,080 |
Cecil,
You are Not Forgotten  Wayne, Thank you for providing details about who you are asking us to remember. It is always good to learn more about their background and actions during the Great War. Ian. |
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Nov 3 2009, 08:52 AM
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Brigadier-General Group: Old Sweats Posts: 2,230 Joined: 16-April 05 From: Hertford, Herts. Member No.: 6,848 |
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Thank you for the freedom that I enjoy. RIP Scottie |
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Nov 3 2009, 12:12 PM
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Lieut-Colonel Group: Old Sweats Posts: 836 Joined: 11-December 03 From: Telford, originally from Birmingham Member No.: 1,512 |
Cecil Thomas Hills, may you forever rest in peace.
Thank you Stephen |
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Nov 3 2009, 02:36 PM
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Lieutenant Group: Old Sweats Posts: 183 Joined: 15-December 08 From: North Wales Member No.: 42,281 |
We Will Remember.
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Nov 3 2009, 07:14 PM
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Major-General Group: Old Sweats Posts: 4,735 Joined: 3-January 03 Member No.: 386 |
Saluting his service - and commemorating his sacrifice.
Remembered with respect Michael |
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Nov 3 2009, 08:02 PM
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Major Group: Old Sweats Posts: 466 Joined: 2-February 09 From: Maldon, Essex Member No.: 43,629 |
QUOTE (Wayne Saillard @ Nov 3 2009, 04:43 AM)  Cecil Thomas HILLS was born in Suffolk, England, and had migrated to Australia where he obtained employment as a Station Hand. On 11 February 1915, he enlisted for service in the Australian Imperial Force and was appointed to the 12th Regiment, Australian Light Horse. While serving at Gallipoli with the 7th Regiment, Australian Light Horse, he was wounded in the thigh and hand and evacuated to Malta for medical treatment. Upon recovery, he returned to Egypt and rejoined his original unit for further service in Palestine where, on 17 October 1917, he was promoted to Lance Corporal. On 31 October 1917, the 12th Regiment participated in the famous charge against the Turkish defences of Beersheba. During this action, Lance Corporal HILLS was fatally wounded in the thigh and pelvis and died a few days later, on 3rd November 1917, at the 35th Casualty Clearing Station at El Imara. He was buried at Beersheva Military Cemetery, Plot D, Grave 14. Saluting his service - and commemorating his sacrifice. Regards Wayne Not forgotten. SPN Maldon |
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Nov 7 2009, 04:36 AM
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Lieut-Colonel Group: Old Sweats Posts: 537 Joined: 10-September 06 From: Malta Member No.: 14,941 |
Here are two photos of Lance Corporal HILLS' grave markers. One is a period photo, depicting the original wooden cross, which was sent to the family; the other is a recent photo very kindly provided by Forum Member michaeldr.
Regards Wayne
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Nov 12 2009, 11:47 AM
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Lieut-General Group: Old Sweats Posts: 8,181 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Greater Mercia Member No.: 5,692 |
Rest in Peace.
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