First World War Black and White Photograph of the Grave of Four Light Horse Regiment Soldiers

All four (4) of the men below were killed on 9 August 1916 in the unsuccessful advance on Bir el Abd a continuation of the Battle of Romani which had concluded a few days prior. At 3.00am on 9 August 1916, the 3 Light Horse Brigade stood to arms advancing towards the Turkish positions at Mushalfat. The Eight and Ninth Regiment led the advance with 10th Light Horse Regiment in reserve. The Turkish positions were dug in with the Eight Regiment dismounting on foot advancing with the Ninth in support. The Turks, who had excellent fields of fire, held the advance of both the regiments. The initial burial site for all four (4) men was Grave 2 at Hod Hassanein MEFO and Chaplain Rev. C. M. COLLICK was in attendance. [reference source required please]
Reginald John BUCKLAND 2059 - Reginald was born in New South Wales and enlisted on 18 December 1914 as a private in the Field Ambulance 4 reinforcement 1. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 22 December 1914. He acted as batman to Major Clayton and then transferred to 8th Light Horse Regiment in December 1915 and was promoted to Lance Corporal.
He was appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 20 February 1916 and was seconded for duty with 3rd Light Horse Brigade Machine Gun Squadron on 23 July 1916. He wounded in action at the Battle of Bir el Abd, 9 August 1916 and died of his wounds the same day.
His remains were re-interred at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery (Plot A, Grave No. 81)
Arthur Lovelock CHAMBERS 1552 - Arthur was born in New South Wales and enlisted on12 June 1915 as a private in 8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th reinforcement. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915.
Arthur died of his wounds on 9 August 1916 at age 23. His remains were re-interred at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery (Plot A, Grave No.95).
James David MARSHALL 2000 - James was born in Victoria and enlisted on 21 June 2015 to the 8th Light Horse Regiment 9th reinforcement. His unit embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A20 Horarata on 27 September 1915. James died of his wounds on 9 August 1916. His remains were re-interred at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery (Plot B, Grave No.95). James was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Military Medal for his bravery and conspicuous service in the field.
Allan James COOKE 46 - Allan came from Western Australia and enlisted on 24 October 1914 as a Private in the 10th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section. His unit embarked from Fremantle on board HMAT A 47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915. Allan served at Gallipoli and was wounded on two occasions during 1915. He then served in Egypt and died of his wounds on 9 August 1916. His remains were re-interred at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery (Plot B, Grave No.94).