William Edward (Billy) Sing was born in Clermont, and worked as a bush stockman prior to enlisting in the 5th Light Horse in October 1914.
As a sniper at Gallipoli, Sing was officially attributed 201 kills, and unofficially over 300, although he only claimed 109, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for ‘Conspicuous gallantry’. In France, he fought with 1 ANZAC and was Mentioned in Dispatches for Gallantry and awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre. A recommendation for the Military Medal was not awarded.
Proserpine received Sing with a civic welcome in 1918; however, he died in Brisbane in 1943 with only five shillings in his pocket.
1886-1943
Who is the most effective sniper in Australian military history?
William Edward (Billy) Sing was born in Clermont, and worked as a bush stockman prior to enlisting in the 5th Light Horse in October 1914. As a sniper at Gallipoli, Sing was officially attributed 201 kills, and unofficially over 300, although he only claimed 109, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for ‘Conspicuous gallantry’. In France, he fought with 1 ANZAC and was Mentioned in Dispatches for Gallantry and awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre. A recommendation for the Military Medal was not awarded. Proserpine received Sing with a civic welcome in 1918; however, he died in Brisbane in 1943 with only five shillings in his pocket.
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1886-1943
Who is the most effective sniper in Australian military history?
The Assassin of Gallipoli, William (Billy) Edward Sing is the most famous and effective Anzac sniper of the Gallipoli campaign. Sing also served in the Battle of Polygon Wood on the Western Front.
Born in Brisbane, Caleb Shang lived most of his life in Cairns. He enlisted in the AIF during WWI, demonstrating continuous gallantry throughout his service on the Western Front. During WWII, Shang was active in Cairns' Volunteer Defence Corps and in recruitment drives. During peace time, he worked as a herbalist, a tally clerk, a taxi driver and a bookmaker.
1884-1953
Who is the highest decorated Chinese-Australian soldier in Australian military history?
Born in Brisbane, Caleb Shang lived most of his life in Cairns. He enlisted in the AIF during WWI, demonstrating continuous gallantry throughout his service on the Western Front. During WWII, Shang was active in Cairns' Volunteer Defense Corps and in recruitment drives. During peace time, he worked as a herbalist, a tally clerk, a taxi driver and a bookmaker.
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1884-1953
Who is the highest decorated Chinese-Australian soldier in Australian military history?
WWI veteran Caleb James Shang remains the highest decorated Chinese-Australian soldier in Australian military history, and one of Australia's highest decorated soldiers.
Eddie Liu's life time of involvement in key projects for the state of Queensland and Queensland's Chinese-Australian community has been recognised by State and Commonwealth Governments on numerous occasions. In 1980, Liu was awarded an Order of the British Empire for community service. In 1987, he was appointed Honorary Ambassador for the City of Brisbane. In 2001, Liu was awarded the Order of Australia, and in 2004, he was awarded Metropolitan Local Hero for Queensland in the Australian of the Year Awards. Liu received an honorary doctorate from the University of Queensland in 2007, and was honoured as a Queensland Great in 2010.
1923-2013
Who was the father of Brisbane’s Chinatown?
Eddie Liu's life time of involvement in key projects for the state of Queensland and Queensland's Chinese-Australian community has been recognised by State and Commonwealth Governments on numerous occasions. In 1980, Liu was awarded an Order of the British Empire for community service. In 1987, he was appointed Honorary Ambassador for the City of Brisbane. In 2001, Liu was awarded the Order of Australia, and in 2004, he was awarded Metropolitan Local Hero for Queensland in the Australian of the Year Awards. Liu received an honorary doctorate from the University of Queensland in 2007, and was honoured as a Queensland Great in 2010.
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1923-2013
Who was the father of Brisbane’s Chinatown?
Dr James Edward (Eddie) Liu, known as the father of Brisbane's Chinatown, was the public face of Chinese Australians in Queensland for over sixty years.
1985
Who is the Founding President of the Queensland Chinese Forum?
Since 1985, Peter Low has been a volunteer, advocate and fund-raiser for numerous projects serving multiculturalism and specifically Queensland's Chinese and other ethnic communities. From 1990 to 2001, Low was pivotal in restoring Brisbane's Chinatown and declining Fortitude Valley precinct to its present economic and lifestyle success. In 2002, Low received the Order of Australia Medal for service to Queensland's Chinese community, to Fortitude Valley's business community, for leadership of Chinese community groups, and his contributions to multiculturalism, health, safety and welfare organisations. Low received the Centenary Medal in 2003 for his distinguished service to the Chinese community. Low is currently a foundational member of the Queensland Chinese Forum working to ensure the acknowledgement of the Chinese community's contribution to Queensland in the Chinese Museum of Queensland.
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1985
Who is the Founding President of the Queensland Chinese Forum?
For over 30 years, Peter Low has volunteered his services to the promotion of multiculturalism, the betterment of Chinese and ethnic Queenslanders, and the success of Brisbane's business community.
William George Lampan was 19 years old when he embarked to Gallipoli. Lampan was killed in action on 8 August 1915, during the failed ANZAC forces attempt to take Hill 971, Hill Q and Chunuk Bair.
1896-1915
Who was George Lampan?
William George Lampan was 19 years old when he embarked to Gallipoli. Lampan was killed in action on 8 August 1915, during the failed ANZAC forces attempt to take Hill 971, Hill Q and Chunuk Bair.
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1896-1915
Who was George Lampan?
William George Lampan enlisted as a private in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) 15th Battalion on 21 March 1915.