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Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Sam Browne Belt, Sam Browne Belt (brown leather)
The Samuel Browne belt is named after Sir Samuel James Browne VC. In 1858, Browne lost his left arm in battle (as a result of a sword cut) and as the dress regulations of his regiment required officers to wear their waist belts under their tunics, Browne found this ungainly and devised an external belt supported on the left-hand (sword) side by a shoulder strap. The belt had two shoulder straps when a holster was worn. In the Australian Army, a brown leather version is worn on ceremonial occasions by officers and Warrant Officers Class One of all corps, except those who wear silver dress embellishments (Armoured, Aviation and Nursing Corps). These members wear a black Sam Browne belt. Wide brown pattern stitched brown leather belt with adustable shoulder strap, brass buckle and brass loop fittings (4 at the top and 2 at the bottom) attached to the belt by stitched leather straps.Nonesam browne, belt, clothing -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Obituary, Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
Joynt was the seventh member of the newly formed Legacy in 1923 and became a member of the Board of Management in 1924 and worked closely with Stan Savige. He was also instrumental in gaining the support of both General Sir John Monash and the R.S.L. to build the Shrine of Remembrance, as well as ensuring media backing and thus public support for the project. He worked tirelessly for Legacy for 38 years until he retired at the age of 84, and entered fully into comradeship activities throughout his involvement. He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. See also the funeral service at Cat No 01303.Detailed biography of one of the few Legatees to have been awarded the Victoria Cross.White A4 paper x 6 pages with black type.Box 16 L 11 (illegible) in black birodonovan joynt, obituary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Hay tro ve voi gia dinh - Return to your Families
... NVA/VC ...Return to your families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Reverse: Friends - Return ! Your families need you. They worry about your health and happiness. They know that you will die if you don't pay attention to their pleas. the Government also desires your return. Contact soldiers of the Republic or your nearest government officials. You will be well treated. You and your families will be helped immediately that you return to the National Government. don't delay any more - return immediately !!Return to your Families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Picture of sad family on front. Vietnamese writing writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Chinh Phu Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc - The Goverment Promises That each Rallier Will Recieve:
... NVA/VC ...The Government promises 10 things to rallier on reverse picture of mother thinking of her deceased son. and four line poem.The Government promises 11 things to rallier on reverse picture of mother thinking of her deceased son. and four line poem.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Hay to Giac Moi Hoat Dong Cua Viet Cong De Bao Ve An Ninh cho Dong Boa - Denounce all Viet Cong Activities In Order To Protect The Security Of The People !
... NVA/VC ...Pamphlet contains three sketches of patrol, ambush and sea mines. The reverse is identical but the quality of the sketches are poor.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Chinh Pur Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc - The Government Promises That Each Rallier Will Receive
... NVA/VC ...The Government Promises that each rallier will receive 11 items. Picture of boy on a buffalo on back. "Ralliers will be completely free to build a new and happy life with their loved ones. Picture is torn on one side.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Dong Bao Da Dung Quoc Lo 15 De Di Lai Buon Ban. You Have Used Route 15 To Go Back-and-Forth To Trade
... NVA/VC ...Dong Bao Da Dung Quoc Lo 15 De Di Lai buon Ban - You Have Used Route 15 To go back and Forth to Trade. Sketch of a bridge being blown up warning that this will happen because it has been used to ED trading.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Half page promotional pamphlet for the Quan-Y-Sanh Pharmacy in Cho Lon
... NVA/VC ...Half page promotional pamphlet for the Quan-Y-Sanh Pharmacy in Cho Lon - with text in Chinese. Torn on bottomRecovered from an abandoned bunker systempamphlets, chemist, propaganda, nva/vc, psycological warfare, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Clearing Road Block
... NVA/VC ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of an Australian Engineers crawls around a road block constructed by VietCong across the National Highway North West of the Province capital Baria. Once the charges and mines were isolated, the Engineer cleared the obstruction and reopened the roadphotograph, nva/vc, engineers, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, national highway, province, land mines, denis gibbons -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Scrap book 8LH Assoc
The 8th Light Horse Regiment was raised at Broadmeadows Camp in 1914 and served at Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine, Transjordan and Syria. At Gallipoli the regiment took part in the ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 and suffered horrendous casualties including the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White. Following the evacuation the regiment was brought up to full strength under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC and went on the participate in all the major actions of the desert campaign culminating in the capitulation of Turkey in October 1918. The regiment was in reserve at Beersheba and came under air attack resulting in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Maygar. The post-war regimental association met regularly until the late 1970s when dwindling numbers brought about its closure.A rare document relating to a Victorian mounted regiment of World War 1 (1914-1918) with the thank-you cards providing a unique method of recording the passing of this proud regiment into history.Blue hardback scrap book containing a roll of members of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF Association, some newspaper clippings about Light Horse in the Middle East campaign, collection of return-thanks cards for deceased members of the regiment pasted in, and hand written letter to Matthew (Matt) Maynes thanking him for his sterling service as secretary of the association.8th light horse, association, wwi, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Obituary, The Funeral Service for Lieutenant-Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
Joynt was the seventh member of the newly formed Legacy in 1923 and became a member of the Board of Management in 1924 and worked closely with Stan Savige. He was also instrumental in gaining the support of both General Sir John Monash and the R.S.L. to build the Shrine of Remembrance, as well as ensuring media backing and thus public support for the project. He worked tirelessly for Legacy for 38 years until he retired at the age of 84, and entered fully into comradeship activities throughout his involvement. He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. The Chairman of Legacy Co-ordinating Council, Legatee K.D. Green, gave the eulogy (01303.5) at the funeral service.Records the life of an outstanding Australian of great social conscience, reflecting well on the Legacy organisation as a whole.01303.1-01303.2 sheets folded and stapled together to form a booklet with the order of service - black print on white paper 01303.5-01303.8 white sheets with black type. donovan joynt, founding legatee, obituary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5RAR "Operation Canberra" 6th-10th Oct 1966
A black board with white text about "5RAR "Operation Canberra"6th-10th Oct 1966"5RAR "Operation Canberra" 6th-10th Oct1966 Premilinary clearance of a Mountain prior to Operation Robin. Photos depic the evacuation of wounded 8 platoon soldiers after engaging with VC trail watchers then booby trap explosions on the southern slope of Nui Thi Vai - 8th Oct 1966 A landing zone (LZ) was hand cleared from dense jungle to enable a helicopter to land for evacuation for the wounded.honours and awards, 5 rar -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Land Auction Sale Brochures, Heatherdale Station Estate, Ringwood, Vic. - 1923 and 1924
Two double sided multi-folded pages advertising public auction sales of shop sites and residential allotments on Saturday, 15th December, 1923 and Saturday, 2nd February, 1924, including summary of local facilities, services and map showing layout of the estate. Includes a photograph depicting proposed site for first Heatherdale railway station and a panoramic view of Ringwood from the railway level crossing in Heatherdale Road. 1923 and 1924 flyers are identical except for the auction dates printed at the top.Subdivision includes Heatherdale Road, Molan Street, Yallourn Parade, Newman Street, and Madden Street. Agents - Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phone 10615, 10616 Central, in conjunction with J.B. McAlpin, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood. Phone Ringwood 7. Additional cardboard-backed copy of map includes later penciled sales notations for some blocks (VC 5801 refers). -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Kinh Thua Dong Bao - Dear Comrades
... NVA/VC ...Who caused such destruction of housing in the first days of Tet Mau Than (Tet 1968) ? The Viet Cong.Dear Comrades :Who caused such destruction ? Two images of destroyed houses. TET 1968 ? The Viet Congpamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, tet mau than, tet 1968 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Goi Dong Bao Trong Hang Ngu Cong San - To Comrades in Communist Ranks
... NVA/VC ...On the reverse reads: Hay Lam Theo Sau Day De Tro Ve Chanh Nghis Quoc Gia. We urge you to doe the following to return to the National Government.We urge you to return to the National Government. To the right of the information there is a photo of soldiers on one side. On the reverse side of the pamphlet the writing is in Vietnamese.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, the royal australian regiment, 2790361, national government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Foremost Condensed Milk Can Label, 1967
... NVA/VC ...A paper label Foremost Condensed Milk Can Label with information in French and Vietnamese. Written on the back is a letter to Dear Mother and Father, please remember to send your son a .....(illegible - possibly a scarf?) in VietnameseRecovered from an abandoned bunker systemletter, letter written on label, propaganda, psycological warfare, nva/vc, condensed milk can label, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, System of Tides
... NVA/VC ...Very old page from an exercise book in very neat manuscript with writing on both sides. The text describes in general terms, the System of Tides, i.e. as affected by the moon (diagrams etc.) No mention of Vietnam, rather of the Gulf Stream and the Atlantic Ocean - probably copied from a Vietnamese text book.. But not of Vietnam rather The Gulf Stream and Atlantic OceanRecovered from an abandoned bunker systempage from exercise book, system of tides, propaganda, nva/vc, psycological warfare, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, unknown
Labels below photographs. Left) "Lt. S. De Araugo/As a Company Sergeant Major he was Mentioned in Despatches" Top right "Pte W. Howard No.763, A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ Pte F. Poliness No.114, A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ Pte S. De Araugo No. 49. A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ All from Bendigo District they volunteered to go in an attack with/Albert Jacka V.C., M.C. and Bar No,465, D Coy 14th Batt. AIF on/Gallipoli in May 1915. In this attack Jacka won the first Australian VC./ In WW1 Howard was wounded 3 times in the attack. He survived and/ in 1917 as a Corporal he was taken P.O.W. at Bullecourt. Bottom right: "S.E. De Araugo and A. Jacka both as Sergeants./ Place and time unknown. Donated by Mrs Kathleen Williams, Bendigo." Photograph - framed. Photograph- collection of 3 black and white photograph. Left - portrait of a soldier in uniform. Top right - group photograph full portrait of 3 soldiers in uniform. Bottom right - 2 soldiers sitting on a bench. Berlow each photograph - names and description of soldiers in black print on white background.` Frame - timber with decorative moulding, bown stain finish. Mount in dark green with second inner mount with dark brown edge. Glass front and cardboard/paper backing. photography, framed photographs, accessories, ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Identity Disk, c.1914
Identity disk of 302 Frank Moore. Served 1st AIF 1914-1918. Enlisted B Squadron 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment 19/8/1914. 1/11/1915 transferred to 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment as batman to CO, Lt Col L Maygar VC. 25/1/1917-14/3/1917 to No 3 School of Military Aeronautics, Abbassia. 1/11/1917 Commissioned 2 Lt. 1/12/17 Wounded in Action - Bomb wound, right ankle. 15/6/1918 - Appointment terminated. 21/1/1917 - Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal for action at MAGHDABA on 23/12/1916 18/2/1917 - Awarded Mentioned in Dispatches. 15/2/1918 RTA "Ulysses" ex Suez. Disc found in a Melbourne garden, address not known Metal identity disk. Mounted in glass fronted frame 270 x 215mm302 2 Lt MOORE F 8ALH CEworld war one, ww1, gallipoli, identity disc, palestine, 4th light horse, 8th light horse, frank moore, royal flying corps -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
Tobacco bale stencil
Stencil used by Sgt. Albert David Lowerson, VC, a soldier settler on Merriang Estate near Myrtleford. Lowerson acquired one of 19 blocks assigned by the Closer Settlement Board on the 700 acre estate in 1920. The stencil marked bales of cured tobacco leaves prior to shipment to Melbourne. Lowerson was one of the few successful soldier settler farmers in the district, operating a piggery, dairy farming and growing tobacco for almost 20 years on "St. Quentin". (Lowerson was awarded the Victoria Cross at Mont St. Quentin on September 1, 1918.) His success and status enabled him to lead a submission on farm debt and infrastructure problems when the soldier settlement scheme was being reviewed at government level. He was active locally on these issues and supported fund raising for a war memorial, memorial hall and veteran welfare.The stencil represents the achievements of A.D.Lowerson, VC as an isolated example of success as a WW1 soldier settler and as a local identity who stridently supported the need for recognition and support of ex-service personnel.Stencil made of thin sheet metal, rusted .Wording of stencil "A.D.LOWERSON. MYRTLEFORD." lowerson a.d., merriang estate, myrtleford, closer settlement board, tobacco, st. quentin, victoria cross, world war 1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - man and horse wwi, 1918 circa
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse.Part of a rare collection of photographs of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF during WWI (1914-1918).Black and white photograph of a trooper of the 8th Light Horse AIF holding the reins of his horse with another trooper and 2 horses in the background. Photo glued to plastic backing.Horse lineslight horse, wwi, world war one, military, horse, uniform, 8th -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th ALH Egypt 1918
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse.Framed compilation of five black and white photographs of members of 8th Australian Light Horse in Egypt in 1918.8th, light horse, egypt, world war one, wwi, shannon, mclaurin -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Into the saddles again
Transcription of diaries and notebooks of Trooper Harry Turner, 8th Australian Light Horse 1915-18 give a vivid account of a light horseman participating in the battles on the desert campaign 1916-1918.non-fictionTranscription of diaries and notebooks of Trooper Harry Turner, 8th Australian Light Horse 1915-18 give a vivid account of a light horseman participating in the battles on the desert campaign 1916-1918.world war one, wwi, egypt, palestine, light horse, turner -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white photograph glued to fluted plastic backing showing large group of soldiers at railway station.8th LH B Squadron / halted at North / Williamspown Station / Are we thirsty? NO!8th, light horse, williamstown, world war one, wwi, aif -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH in desert
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Aerial black and white photograph of light horse regiment in desert. Thought to be 8th Australian Light Horse (AIF) c.1917.8th, light horse, world war one, wwi, middle east -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH in desert
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white photograph of light horsemen of 8th Australian Light Horse with horses fully load with campaign kit; in desert setting c.1917.world war one, wwi, aif, light horse, 8th -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - WWI aircraft in desert
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white photograph of spectators round a downed German aircraft October 1917.German plane brought down Thallal Oct 1917world war one, wwi, aircraft, plane, thallal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Photograph 8th ALH Broadmeadows, 1914
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse.Pert of a rare collection of photographs showing 8th Light Horse (AIF) during WWI (1914-1918)Black and white photograph of men of 8th Light Horse Regiment on parade ground at Broadmeadows Victoria with tents and marquees in background. Photo glued to fluted card backing."The Last Parade of the 8th Light Horse in its second camp, Broadmeadows"8th light horse regiment, broadmeadows -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 'C' Sqn 8LH 1915, 1914 circa
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous, but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915, it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Lieutenant Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. Returning to Australia after the war, the 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1921, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces.Rare professional photograph of a light horse squadron prior to their departure for overseas in 1914.Black and white photograph of 6 ranks of soldiers arranged in tiers being " C " Squadron 8th Light Horse, shortly before departure to the Middle East. Photograph is mounted on card.Soldiers are wearing bandoliers and peaked caps.On face of image - " 'C' Squad 8th Light Horse" and " Darge Copyright". On rear of mounting card " No.378/2nd Regx? 3rd Top"8th light horse regiment, world war one (1914-1918) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - WWI LH resting, November 1917
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse.Comparatively rare collection of photographs of 8th Light Horse (AIF) on operations in Egypt and Sinai 1916-1918.Black and White photograph of column of horsemen, dismounted, in desert landscape. Two figures reclining at left foreground. Part of a collection of photographs of 8th Light Horse (AIF) on operations in Egypt and Sinai 1916-1918."Resting in Wadi Ghuzzie outside Beershaba (slopes of Tel el Saba top right)"beersheba, light horse, wwi, world war one, egypt, wadi ghuzie