After 102 years, Brisbane soldier could get justice

A Brisbane soldier who was not properly recognised for his service after his body was found floating in a river almost 102 years ago could receive justice this month.

In August 1919, police discovered a body in the Bremer River at Riverview, west of Brisbane, that would later be identified as Private Ernest William Weeks, who served as part of the 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment.

Private Weeks enlisted for World War I in December 1914 at the age of 22 before serving at Gallipoli and Palestine, including three attacks on Gaza.

This month justice may finally be served to Private Weeks, whose name was never placed on the Roll of Honour, despite still being enlisted on army records when he drowned.

Private Weeks was just one of many…