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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8 Light Horse
... World War One... melbourne light horse World War One WWI Framed collection of black ...Framed collection of black and white photographs of 8th Light Horse c. 1915.light horse, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Print - Laying cable WWI, Signalers laying cable WWI, unknown
... World War One... melbourne signaller WWI World War One horse wagon Framed print ...UnknownFramed print of a painting depicting WWI signallers laying telephone cable from a drum on a wagon.signaller, wwi, world war one, horse, wagon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - My Corps Cavalry
... world war one... melbourne 13th light horse book cavalry world war one WWI Signed ...Hardback book titled "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" by Doug Hunter 1999.Signed on fly leaf by author13th, light horse, book, cavalry, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - My Corps Cavalry
... world war one... cavalry world war one WWI Signed on fly leaf by author ...The book was launched at Buna Barracks Albury 1999 by Hon Tim Fischer Deputy Prime Minister.Hardback book titled "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" by Doug Hunter 1999.Signed on fly leaf by author and launcher13th, light horse, book, cavalry, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH Egypt 1916
... World War One... was disbanded. light horse 8th WWI World War One Egypt Framed black ...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. 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.Framed black and white photograph of large body of mounted soldiers being 'A' Squadron 8th Light Horse Regiment taken in Egypt 1916. Heavy wooden frame.light horse, 8th, wwi, world war one, egypt -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - S G Carley
... World War One... resident of Poole Street Albury. WWI World War One Carley Display ...Samuel Carley was a farmer in the Upper Murray and later resident of Poole Street Albury. Display board with two medals, two Identity discs, two railway tickets, one ration card and one gold medallion all relating to 6481 Private S G Carley 2nd Battalion AIF.wwi, world war one, carley -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH compilation
... World War One... was disbanded. 8th light horse WWI World War One Egypt Framed ...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. 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.Framed compilation of five black and white photographs of 8th Light Horse squadrons plus transport and officers, also colour patch. Photographs taken in Egypt c. 1915.8th, light horse, wwi, world war one, egypt -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - WWI Iron Cross
... World War One... home as a souvenir of the war. Iron Cross German World War One ...Warrant Officer Henry Whitty, a native of Tocumwal, enlisted at Cobram 2/1/1915 and was allocated to 13th Light Horse Regiment with Regt No 509. In France he was seconded to HQ 2nd Division and later transferred to Anzac Provost Corps with the Regt No 71. He was Mentioned in Dispatches in 1918 and awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1919. It is likely he brought the medal home as a souvenir of the war.Small fabric covered display board holding a German Iron Cross and a paper label explaining the provenance of the medal.On label "Iron Cross found in the WO Whitty collection. Brought home from France."iron cross, german, world war one, wwi, tocumwal, cobram, 13th, light horse, provost -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Rogers 15 Bn
... world War One... melbourne WWI world War One rogers 14-15 Star BWM Victory Medal ...Shield shaped wooden plaque with set of three WWI medals awarded to Regt No 1234 Private J A Rogers 15th Battalion AIF.wwi, world war one, rogers, 14-15 star, bwm, victory medal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Dancing devils
... World War One... with men going to other units. World War One WWI 13th light horse ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves to be the 'Devil's Own' owing to their number 13 designation, consequently when in Egypt in 1915 they commissioned local metal workers to produce unofficial hat and lapel badges. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, it was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Fabric covered board with Dancing Devil hat badge and two lapel badges attached, also a paper label. The attached label relates to a previous display when the badges were displayed alongside a uniform.world war one, wwi, 13th, light horse, badge, devil -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Cawsey 13 ALH
... World War One... World War One WWI Two world War medals awarded to Regimental ...The British War Medal was instituted on 26 July 1919 for award to those who had rendered service between 5 August 1914, the day following the British declaration of war against the German Empire, and the armistice of 11 November 1918, both dates inclusive. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.. Two world War medals awarded to Regimental No 1336 Trooper H P C Cawsey 13th Australian Light Horse. Medals are British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal.cawsey, 13th, light horse, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th ALH Egypt 1918
... World War One..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. 8th light horse Egypt World War ...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
Photograph - Magyar portrait
... World War One... in the Heritage Collection. Maygar WWI World War One Boer War Victoria ...Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Cecil Maygar, VC, DSO, VD (27 May 1868 – 1 November 1917) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was awarded the VC for facilitating the rescue of a dismounted man while under severe rifle fire in 1902 during the Second Boer War. He later served at Gallipoli during the First World War, and died of wounds after being strafed during the Battle of Beersheba as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign. The Maygar Club was the Other Ranks club at firstly Buna Barracks Albury, later at North Bandiana and currently at Latchford Barracks Bonegilla. The framed artwork was removed from the Club at Buna Barracks when the regiment relocated to Bandiana and placed in the Heritage Collection.Framed black and white reproduction of a photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Magyar together with a interpretive panel and a donor's plaque.Presented to Maygar Club by Sgt C Bruce Dec 97-Dec 99maygar, wwi, world war one, boer war, victoria cross -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Staton BWM & Vic
... World War One... melbourne World War One WWI horse staton remount Two World War ...Two World War Medals awarded to Private J R Staton Remount Unitworld war one, wwi, horse, staton, remount -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Brief Case 13 ALH
... World War One... World War One World War Two 13th Aust light Horse Regt ...This brief case was used by the secretary of the Association till its closure in 1980s, when it was passed to the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Collection with other regimental memorabilia. The 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Black leather brief case with two locks and with title embossed on side of flap13th Aust light Horse Regt Association13th, light horse, wwi, wwii, world war one, world war two -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - ID Stevenson
... World War One... melbourne World War One WWI ID Stevenson 4/1631 Stevenson M G CE Two ...Two non-ferris metal Identity discs strung on strong cord. Discs worn by Regimental No 4/1631 M G Stevenson.4/1631 Stevenson M G CEworld war one, wwi, id, stevenson -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - Annual reports 13ALH Association
... World War One... WWI World War One Twenty editions of the Annual Report ...The 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regimental association was formed following the return from the war and continued to meet regularly till early 1980s. Records and memorabilia were handed to the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Twenty editions of the Annual Report of the 13th Australian Light Horse Regimental Association. Multiple pages, saddle stitched and stapled.association, 13th, light horse, wwi, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces in France and Belgium
... World War One... for the training of officers in tactics. World War One WWI BEF France ...Official AMF publication dated 1934, probably prepared for the training of officers in tactics.Soft covered book, 250 pages and numerous maps causing it to bulge. Stapled along left edge. Is a study of the actions and movements of the British Expeditionary Forces during the first two months of the First World War.world war one, wwi, bef, france, belgium -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Into the saddles again
... World War One..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. World War One WWI Egypt Palestine ...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
Medal - Death medallion Roberts
... World War One..., and Victory, Medals. WWI World War One Gallipoli Nek 8th Light Horse ...Henry George Roberts was born in Lambeth, Middlesex, The United Kingdom on 17 June 1885. The son of Elizabeth and Corporal Thomas Roberts of 2/3rd Regiment of Foot, The Buffs. Thomas Robert died in 1893 and on 28 September 1894 Henry was admitted to the Royal Military School as an apprentice. He remained there until 7 July 1900 when he enlisted at Aldershot, in the 2nd Dragoon Guards as a boy soldier. The 1901 and 1911 Censuses record him as being a musician with the 2nd Dragoon Guard, (The Queen’s Bays). Roberts married Lily Winterbourne Quinton in early 1912, a son Frederic was born on 1 February 1913. By August 1914 Roberts has travelled to Australia where he was employed as a musician and residing at “Quamby” Royal Park, Melbourne. His wife and child remaining at Mellison Road, Lower Tooting, London. On 8 September 1914 he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Melbourne, allotted Regimental Number 42, the Rank of Trooper and allocated to A Squadron, 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. His enlistment papers raise a mystery. He stated that he and six years’ service with the Territorial Hampshire Carabiniers but made no mention of his eleven years’ service with the Regular 2nd Dragoon Guards. There is no clear answer as to why this misinformation was provided. Roberts was promoted to Sergeant on 28 October 1914. His occupation and prior experience resulting in Roberts’ appointment to the leadership of the regimental band. After training in Australia, he embarked on the Star of the Sea at Port Melbourne on 25 February 1915 arriving in Egypt on 14 March. On 16 May 1915 he proceeded to Gallipoli where he was killed in action on 7 August 1915 during the attack on the Nek. He has no known grave and is commemorated at the Lone Pine Memorial for the missing. For his service in The Great War, he was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War, and Victory, Medals. Circular metal medallion with image of Britannia standing with a lion issued to NOK of No 42 Sergeant Henry Roberts 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment who was killed in action at the Nek 7 August 1915. The plaque about 120 mm in diameter, was cast in bronze, and came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin. 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tons of bronze,Henry Roberts and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war.Henry Robertswwi, world war one, gallipoli, nek, 8th, light horse, roberts -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Xmas 1918
... World War one... was disbanded. military WWI World War one light horse desert " New Years ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.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. 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 photograph of group of tents in desert" New Years Day 1918"military, wwi, world war one, light horse, desert -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914
... World War One... World War One WWI AIF 8th LH B Squadron / halted at North ...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 - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914
... World War One... was disbanded. World War One WWI AIF 8th Light horse A16 ship Black ...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. 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 glued to fluted plastic backing showing soldiers ascending the gang plank of HMAT A16 troop ship at Melbourne 1914.world war one, wwi, aif, 8th, light horse, a16, ship -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914
... World War one... was disbanded. World War one WWI AIF light horse 8th ship A16 Black ...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. 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 glued to fluted plastic backing showing troops boarding HMAT A16 troopship in Melbourne, 1914.world war one, wwi, aif, light horse, 8th, ship, a16 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Jardine 8LH
... World War One..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. World War One WWI AIF 8th light ...James William Jardine, a 20 year old farm labourer of Rathscar Victoria sailed with 19th Reinforcements to the 8th Light Horse Regiment. 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 studio photograph of soldier in light horse uniform holding riding riding crop. Photo is glued to plastic foam board.2771 Pte / J.W. Jardine / 8 ALH / AIF (Pres) / Taken by Rai-0re Studio Seymourworld war one, wwi, aif, 8th, light horse, jardine, rathscar, seymour -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Horse stalls
... World War One..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. World War One WWI AIF Egypt A16 ...Horses were transported to Egypt in stalls below deck on troop ships. 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 board showing horses in stalls on board ship, probably A16 carrying the 8th Light Horse to Egypt.world war one, wwi, aif, egypt, a16, ship, 8th, light horse, horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH in desert
... world war one..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. 8th light horse world war one wwi ...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
... World War One..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. World War One WWI AIF light horse ...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
... World War One..., superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. World War One WWI Aircraft plane ...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 - 8th LH Gallipoli
... World War One... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. World War ...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. Faded black and white photograph of 8th Light Horse soldier observing from sandbag trench at Gallipoli, 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse