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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Card - 20 MR NG Christmas
... light horse...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon return to Australia in 1945 it was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and disbanded at the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.Folded Christmas Card made for 20th Motor Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles) while serving in Dutch New Guinea 1944.In manuscript on inside cover "From Ted / Mr & Mrs F Pearce"world war two, wwii, 20th, light horse, motor regiment, new guinea, merauke -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... 20th light horse... Light Horse Regiment enlisted in the 2nd AIF. The Regiment.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Between 1939 and January 1941, 575 members of rhe 20th Light Horse Regiment enlisted in the 2nd AIF. The Regiment was reinforced with men from all over Victoria called up for compulsory service.The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of large group of soldiers arranged in three rows with one man in front with piano accordion." 20th ALH members after enlistment in 2nd AIF 1940."20th light horse, 20th motor regiment -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Into the saddles again
... light horse...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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
... light horse...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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 -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
group of soldiers posing, mountjoy069.tif
... 8th light horse...An informal picture of 8th Light Horse officers in Egypt.... Melbourne melbourne An informal picture of 8th Light Horse officers ...An informal picture of 8th Light Horse officers in Egypt.8th light horse, egypt, aif, a.i.f, ww1, world war 1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, 2LT Bert Burnie, 1914
... Framed b&w photo of 2LT Bert Burnie, 4th Light Horse...Caption: 4th Australian Light Horse 2LT Bert Burnie. Ready...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Framed b&w photo of 2LT Bert Burnie, 4th Light Horse, at Broadmeadows. He is in the slope arms positionCaption: 4th Australian Light Horse 2LT Bert Burnie. Ready to go to War - Broadmeadows 1914 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque - 14/20 KH
... light horse... Australian Light Horse. This affiliation carried over to the 8th/13.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 14/20th Kings Hussars was affiliated with the 20th Australian Light Horse. This affiliation carried over to the 8th/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles when it was raised in 1948 and subsequently, following linking in 1991, to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Wooden plaque with badge of 14th/20th Kings Hussarsaffiliation, hussars, light horse, plaque, warren -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Magazine, Black and Gold
... light horse...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Rare copy of Regimental magazine produced while on overseas service, WW11Regimental magazine of the 20th Australian Motor Regiment ( AIF ) titled " Black and Gold " prepared and printed while posted at Merauke Dutch New Guinea 1944. Thirty six pages, saddle - stitched and stapled.Written in ink across top edge of cover " V.G.Groutsch."20th, light horse, new guinea, wwii world war two -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Tankard Austin
... light horse...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name.20th ALH / Officers Mess / presented by / Lieut H McP Austinmilitary, mess, drinking, silverware, 20th, light horse, austin -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - History 20th Motor Regiment
... light horse...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Photocopy of a typed document, six pages, printed double sided relating to 20th Motor Regiment (VMR).20th, light horse, motor, wwii, second world war -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Silver plate tankard
... light horse...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Silver plated tankard with handle, engraved with owners name on side.20th ALH / Officers' Mess / Lieut K Ross military, tankard, 20th, light horse, ross -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Riding
... australian light horse... Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots... mornington-peninsula world war 1 ww1 australian light horse alh cole ...Pair of leather riding boots as issued to the Australian Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots are designed to fit the feet and lower calf and are worn laced. They are made of tan coloured leather with leather soles and have leather laces. These boots were issued to Captain Lewis George Cole of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade (refer supplementary documents attached).world war 1, ww1, australian light horse, alh, cole -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque - 8QRIH
... light horse... with the 8th Australian Light Horse. This affiliation carried over.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars was affiliated with the 8th Australian Light Horse. This affiliation carried over to the 8th/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles when it was raised in 1948 and subsequently, following linking in 1991, to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Wooden plaque with badge of 8th Queens Royal Irish Hussarsaffiliation, hussars, light horse, plaque, warren -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, Lindsay Baly, "Horseman, Pass By", 2003
... Light Horse..."Horseman, Pass By. The Australian Light Horse in World... goldfields "Horseman, Pass By. The Australian Light Horse in World ..."Horseman, Pass By. The Australian Light Horse in World War 1".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, white, red and grey colour print on front, spine and back. Front and back covers illustrated black and white photograph, a mounted division (of soldiers on horseback) march out. 337 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated in black and white photographs, maps and diagrams.books, ww1, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... light horse...Trophies won by 13th Light Horse Regiment C . 1938.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Trophies won by 13th Light Horse Regiment C . 1938Black and white photograph of collection of regimental trophies arranged around the Hutton Shield. Legend on second imae.trophy, 13th, light horse, hutton -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Horse line rope
... light horse...Rope used to lay horse lines in Light Horse encampment.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Rope used to lay horse lines in Light Horse encampmentTwo metre sisal rope with wooden toggle on one end and metal ring on other end. light horse, rope -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Belt with ammo pouches
... light horse...Worn by Light Horse Trooper and held 40 rounds.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Worn by Light Horse Trooper and held 40 rounds of ammunition.Leather belt, metal buckle, with 4 ammunition pouches.belt, ammunition, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Programme Peace parade London, Official Programme of the Procession, July 1919
... 13th light horse...A detachment of the 13th Light Horse Regiment took part.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...A detachment of the 13th Light Horse Regiment took part in the march.Rare relic of the great Peace March of 19 July 1919 in London involving 18,000 men of all allied nations including Australia.Coloured single fold program of the London Peace March held on 19 July 1919. Has the portraits of their majesties King George V and Queen Mary.peace march, 13th light horse, wwi, world war one, george v, queen mary, london -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Wodonga section jumping
... . Following World War One, the 8th (Indi) Light Horse was raised...Black and white photograph of section of four light horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...A feature of Agricultural Shows was military sports. Following World War One, the 8th (Indi) Light Horse was raised in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of section of four light horse jumping at Albury Show, 1938.Wodonga troop 8th Light Horseshow, military, sports, wodonga, martin, albury -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Spurs, 1914 to 1918
... light horse... World war one. Joe was a member of the 4th Light Horse. serving... World war one. Joe was a member of the 4th Light Horse. serving ...Spurs worn by Pte. Edward (Joe) Coughlan 17879 during World war one. Joe was a member of the 4th Light Horse. serving in Egypt with 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance and returned to Australia after serving 1060 days overseas in the troop ship Essex.This item is significant because Spurs have near original condition leather, and use the disk spur. Useage ceased in 1918.Pair of silver disk spurs with brown leather arch and instep straps . nilcavalry, light horse, spurs -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Feed bag
... light horse...Part of the equip,ment carried by Light Horse trooper.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Part of the equip,ment carried by Light Horse trooper to feed horseThree canvas nose bags fir horses. Branded: " Banner ": Army ::Banner / Armynosebag, horse, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Instrument - bugle
... light horse...The bugle was used by Light Horse to relay instructions.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The bugle was used by Light Horse to relay instructions to dispersed troops. MusicBrass bugle with many minor indentations. No markings of any kind visible.bugle, light horse, music -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
watering horses, mountjoy083.tif
... light horse...Light Horse troops draw precious water from a desert well.... Melbourne melbourne Light Horse troops draw precious water from ...Light Horse troops draw precious water from a desert well.light horse, horse, soldiers, watering, well, egypt, aif, a.i.f, ww1, world war 1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Secretary's Roll, 1990's
... 4th Light Horse Association... of the membership list of the 4th Light Horse Regiment Association...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A light card 'snap' folder containing a photo copy of the membership list of the 4th Light Horse Regiment Association (Catalogue No 1255) and a list of members in the 1990's4th light horse association, members -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Badges
... 17th light horse... of Wales) Light Horse Regiment. (Replicas) Red felt backing...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...1 x cap badge and 2 x collar badges of the 17th (Prince of Wales) Light Horse Regiment. (Replicas) Red felt backing, mounted on card badge, 17th light horse -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1940
... Mounted light horse "Smoko" at Camp 13 with rider....Photograph of a magnificent mounted alert light horse, 303... Tatura the-murray Mounted light horse "Smoko" at Camp 13 ...Mounted light horse "Smoko" at Camp 13 with rider.Photograph of a magnificent mounted alert light horse, 303 rifle in leather holster, white blaze on head. Ears pricked. Soldier also in traditional light horse uniform with shoulder leather ammo bandoleer.camp 13 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Leather Leggings
... light horse...Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light... Light Horse and other units such as Artillery light horse ...Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryDark brown leather curved to leg shape, with leather straps and buckles.Pitt 1940light horse, leggings, uniform, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Leather Leggings
... light horse...Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light... Light Horse and other units such as Artillery light horse ...Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryDark brown leather curved to leg shape, with leather straps and buckles.2CLVDTlight horse, leggings, world war 1, uniform -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Captain J.H. Mount
... Ballarat Troop (Light Horse)...Captain J.H. Mount, Commander Ballarat Troop (Light Horse... Troop (Light Horse) circa 1870. costume J.H. Mount Ballarat ...Captain J.H. Mount, Commander Ballarat Troop (Light Horse) circa 1870. costume, j.h. mount, ballarat troop (light horse), military, ballarat -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
sign for horse races, gaza, mountjoy086.tif
... light horse... contested by Light Horse troops. ... keenly contested by Light Horse troops. horse race sign light ...Regimental sports such as horse racing were keenly contested by Light Horse troops. horse race, sign, light horse, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f, gaza