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Walsh brothers go to War to fight for the Empire!

Rockhampton-born Theodore, Berner and Edward Walsh served during World War I in a conflict that defeated and never forgave the German enemy, so guaranteeing another war built on resentment. Edward Walsh served in the 2nd Light Horse Regiment, embarking in Newcastle in May 1915 aboard "HMAT Malakuta". Berner was a grazier working the family property at Murray's Creek near Rosedale, Bundaberg, when he enlisted. He served in the 5th Light Horse Regiment. He was sent into the battle as reinforcements aboard the "RMS Malwa" which departed Sydney in July 1916. Berner enlisted with his workmate Ernest Wurth, a Mount Perry lad who was working at Murray's Creek. As for Theodore Walsh he was assigned to 4th Pioneer Battalion and departed on "HMAT Boonah" out of Brisbane in October 1916. Edward and Berner served in Egypt and Palestine, whilst Theodore served briefly in Egypt before being sent to France. They all returned and lived in Queensland until their deaths in the 1950s and 1960s. They were 3 of the sons of Clavering Walsh and Rachel Rebekkah Murray. Rachel was the daughter of Rachel Little and John Murray; John was the son of James and Wilhelmine Murray of "Warrawang", NSW.

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