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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Keith Shepherd served with 8/13 VMR prior to moving to Queensland with his civilian employment.Black and white photograph of Sergeant Keith Shepherd 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing in front of Ferret Scout car c. 1964 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...As part of battle procedure, officers called his crew commanders together to issue orders at what was known as Orders Group of O Group.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officer and a group of crew commanders with mapboards." Lt Bob Ohlin with his O group " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Sanitary provisions were an important training facet at annual camp.Black and white photograph of bush latrine at temporary camp site during Exercise Run a Muck, Puckapunyal 1968, conducted by 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Recovery vehicle
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...ARVs were allocated on basis 1 to each squadron of an armoured regiment for battlefield recovery.Black and white photograph of Centurion Armoured Recovery Vehicle ( ARV ) of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on exercise at Puckapunyal, 1970." L.A.D. c/c Sgt. Faul, Dvr Cpl Ziebell" Two other crewmen not namedmilitary, tank, recovery, vmr, puckapunyal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tank, ACV & Ferret
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...1970 was the penultimate year of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles as a tank regiment. The introduction of M113 type vehicles had begun.Black and white photographs of three armoured vehicles of 8/13Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1970: Ferret Scout Car Mark 1: M577A1 Armoured Command Vehicle ( ACV ) and Centurion tank. Observers are sitting on top of vehicles.tank, scout car, ferret, centurion, puckapunyal, military, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Centurion & carriers
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Puckapunyal was the only firing range for tanks in Victoria. M113 Light Reconnaisance Vehicle ( LEV ) training was also conducted on this camp. It was the last camp using Centurion tanks.Four black and white photographs of Centurion tanks of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles engaged in a range shoot at Puckapunyal during annual camp 1971.centurion, tank, gunnery, military, puckapunyal, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Echelon area was a grouping of administrative and support elements of a squadron located behind forward elements. Usually contained fuel, water and ration vehicles, LAD and medical aid vehicle.Black and white photograph of 8/13Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers at a hasty lunch point in an echelon area during Annual Camp, Puckapunyal, 1971." Cpl Frohling, Cfm Maddocks, Lt Shefford, Cfm Martin " Soldier at right not known. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Light Aid Detachment was a permanent attachment of RAEME tradesmen to an armoured regiment to provide first line repair of vehicles.Black and white photograph of workshop vehicle and trailer in copse of trees at Puckapunyal with Centurion tank being repaired. Annual 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Camp 1971." WO !! Royce Haydon LAD ( Light Aid Detachment ) in the field A Sqn." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - cooks at camp
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...This group were the Regimental cook for Annual Camp 1973. Sergeant Robertson was the Regimental Sergeant Cook.Good photo showing cookhouse staff at camp.Black and white photograph of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers standing behind table outside a tent. One is in white cook's dress." Blue Bullock, Lin Lacey, Sgt. Jimmy Robertson.". One soldier not identified.military, camp, cooks, robinson, bullock -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The Light Aid Detachment ( LAD ) was equipped with a Wrecker 5 Ton GS Medium Recovery with twin booms to provide recovery to an armoured reconnaissaqnce unit.Black and white photograph of soldiers with a large recovery vehicle in a bush setting during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Annual Camp 1973. " LAD Camp 1973 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Staff Sergeant Miles was the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldier at rear of truck near tent in bush setting. Taken during Annual Camp 1973." S/Sgt Maurie Miles camp 1973." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - office and vehicle
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Liaison officers provided face-to-face contact between different units operating in close proximity to each other.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldier standing beside Landrover vehicle.' Lt Clay as Armoured LO (Liaison Officer) Camp 1973.military, vmr, landrover, training, cmf -
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Photograph - Born digital image
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...A region on the Lachlan River flood plain north of Booligal New South Wales with its lightly timbered grassland criss-crossed with numerous flowing channels and water filled billabongs provided a challenging training area for a unit equipped with M113 family of vehicles. A Squadron 8/13 VMR deployed there in September 1985 for its annual exercise. The MRV was from 3 Troop commanded by Corporal RAC (Bob) MacDonald of Wangaratta Victoria. Army Reserve training in challenging countryColour image of M113 Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle(MRV) of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted rifles on annual exercise in Booligal region NSW, 1985.booligal, annual exercise, 8/13 victorian mounted rifles -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Activities varied between centres - marches, flag raising, static display of vehicles. Low level recruiting was undertaken.Typed document titled " Australia Day Activities - Jan 83' giving instructions for A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles activities in support of Australia Day celebrations at Albury, Benalla, Cobram, and Corowa 1983. 3 pages. -
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Document - Adventure trg admin instruction
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Typed document titled " Adventure training Murray River Marathon in which No 2 Troop A squadron participated in the red Cross Murray River Canoe Marathon from 26-31 December 1983 as adventure training. 4 pages.military, adventure, training -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Training directives were prepared at he commencement of each year to practice the Squadron's role in medium reconnaissance, security and conducting offensive & defensive operations.Typed document titled " Unit Training Directive Jan - Dec 83" detailing the training to be conducted during 1983 by A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. 14 pages. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles provided mounted escort for Area Commander Lieutenant Colonel P Newman at his farewell parade, December1983.Colour photograph of staff car on parade ground followed by mounted escort." Capt Morrison, Sgt Berg, Cpl Florant, Tpr Ellison. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The Ferret Scout Car was provided by Heritage Vehicle group of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted RiflesColour photograph of Area Commander Lieutenant Colonel P. Newman mounting a Mark 11 Ferret Scout Car prior to inspecting the parade at Bandiana December 1983. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Colour photograph of officer in Mark 11 Ferret Scout Car followed by mounted escort at Bandiana, December 1983." Escort L-R Front : Capt Morrison, Sgt Berg, L-R Rear : Cpl Morris, Tpr Ellison -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Each cavalry troop carried a section of assault troopers to undertake dismounted tasks.Black and white photograph of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles exiting from a M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. He is carrying a M 60 machine gun. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The Benalla Drill Hall was an original8/13 VMR depot. It was closed for a period in the 1970s then reopened in early 1980s.Colour photograph of 14 soldiers of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Benalla Drill Hall c. 1983" Aslt Troop Benalla Depot, Back: Tpr Petering, Lynch, Butler, ( two unknown, Centre: Tpr. Dudley ( unknown), Grant, ( Unknown ). Front: Lt. Carrington, Pte Tucknott ( Unknown ), Pte. Hilton ( Unknown ). -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Courses Camps were held separate to annual exercise in order to train soldiers in driving and radio operator skillsBlack and white photograph of group in bush setting at Puckapunyal 1983. Standing at centre of group is Sir David Fairbairn, Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles." Courses Camp 1983. L to R Capt. Cameron, WO11 Gaughan, Hon Col Sir David Fairbairn, Pte Capelhorn, Tpr Marshall." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Each cavalry squadron included an Assault Troop able to carry out a variety of dismounted tasksBlack and white photograph of group of soldiers 'cammed up ' ready to undertake a tactical exercise. They have blank firing attachment on their 7.62mm SLR rifles. They are the Assault Troop A Squadron8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Cavalry squadron included an Assault troop able to carry out dismounted tasksColour photograph of line of M 113 Armoured Personnel Carriers drawn up on side of road. Assault troopers can be seen positioned in open hatch. Berets and hat badges identify them as 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The extensive stock routes of the Booligal area made a good training area for a reconnaissance squadron.Black and white photograph of Private Roche, A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at wheel of Land Rover during annual exercise in Booligal area 1983. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The reconnaissance squadron made use of the wide stock routes in the Booligal area for training.Black and white photograph of 3 soldiers studying a map while on 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual exercise at Booligal NSW in 1983. From left : Captain D. Cameron, SERGEANT e bEASLEY AND lIEUTENANT cOLONEL d. hUNTER. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...This was probably a training course conducted at the Armoured Centre, Puckapunyal.Black and white photograph of eight soldiers from Armoured Corps regiments with M113 Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle. 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers are Trooper Pye, left front; Sergeant Laughton, right front; and Trooper Kevin Collihole, right rear. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles often provided escorts and lance markers at parades at bandiana.Black and white photograph of officer with sword and sergeant with lance exchanging salutes at the handover/takeover parade for the Area Commander at Bandiana, 1982. Sergeant Meechan is the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldier. -
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Document - letter re centenary
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...This was an ambitious plan. It is not clear if the event took place.Letter from Brigadier KV Rossi, Chief Marshall Anzac Day Ceremonies dated 15 January 1985 seeking agreement to a plan to have 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles take a key role in Anzac Day march 1985 marking 150th Anniversary of Victoria and Centenary of Victorian Mounted Rifles - Two pages.military, rsl, anzac day, centenary, melbourne -
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Document - VMR Centenary activities
... /19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Parades were planned for Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla and Cobram; A special postage stamp was issued. A Church parade and an Regimental Ball were held.Typed media release relating to Centenary activities of Victorian Mounted Rifles dated 23 April 1985. One page.military, centenary, vmr