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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Col Fogarty
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of gentleman in Mess jacket with lapel badges. Inscription on lower frame. " Lt. Col. T. Fogarty 1948 - 1955 "military, fogarty, officer -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Col Hibberd
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Lt. Col. Hibberd ED EM 155 - 1959 "military, hibberd, vmr, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of infantry dismounting from an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier operated by 8/13 VMR on exercise at Puckapunyal, circa 1970 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of two 8/13 VMR soldiers in tank suits and berets lifting a Centurion tank engine cover." Centurion days Puckapunyal. Trooper Brndusic, Lt. D. Ross. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 8/13 VMR badges
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Red fabric covered display board with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge, two lapel badges and two metal shoulder titles. Item 2491 co-located is a similar object.badge, vmr, victorian -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - VMR Badge and title
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed fabric backed display board with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge, metal epaulet titles and fabric shoulder title.vmr, badge, title -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Flag - 8/13 VMR flag
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Coloured flag, red and yellow field divided diagonally with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles crest superimposed at centre.vmr, victorian mounted rifles, flag -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Handover Cole-Docking
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of group of soldiers outside brick building." Officers form up ready to move on to Parade. Courses Camp Puckapunyal 1982. Hand-over parade Major GF Cole to Major IR Docking. " military, vmr, officers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of soldiers marching past an officer on saluting dais." Hand-over Parade Puckapunyal 1982. September Courses camp march past for out-going OC Major GF Cole ( NCO Course.) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Marching past
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Shows soldiers on parade at annual camp.Colour photograph of soldiers marching past an officer on saluting dais." Hand-over parade Puckapunyal 1982. September Courses Camp March Past for out-going OC Major G f Cole ( D & S Course)military, uniform, parade, vmr, camp, citizen soldiers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8/13 VMR Officers
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photographs of 15 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers, C. 1964. Named left to right Front row : Lt J. Greathead, unknown, Lt Col A Cunningham, Major J Neale, Capt D. Duff, major M Oates:Rear Row: Lt L Ottrey, Capt Crawford, unknown, Lt B Ries, Capt D hunter, Capt Butler, Lt F Bell, Lt G White, Lt R Ohlin.8/13 vmr, officers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photographs of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers relaxing over mapboard.. Allan Williams, unknown, Peter Hartung and Lou Madjeric. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of large group of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers on exercise at Puckapunyal c. 1967. Possibly 1 Troop A Squadron. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regimentBlack and white photograph of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers at Buna Barracks, Albury c. 1968" Lt Docking, Lt Hartung, Lt Farralley, Lt Short -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Ferret and crew
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of Ferret Scout Car with two 8/13 Victorian MountedRifles crewmen: driver Corporal Lou Madjeric and Commander Lieutenant John Warren.military, scout car, ferret, vmr, armour -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Anzac Day Albury 64
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. 6 Collection of six black and white photographs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in the Anzac Day parade at Albury 1964. Vehicles are Ferret and White Scout cars and Humber 1 Ton Trucks. Carrying guidon is Warrant Officer W. Woolford.military, anzac, albury, vmr, parade, vehicle, humber, white, ferret, guidon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Two black and white photographs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Armoured Personnel Regiment training at Puckapunyal c. 1964. White Scout Cars and Humber 1 ton trucks are used. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 13 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles taken at Annual Camp, Puckapunyal c. 1965' RSM WO1 Fryer and some of the Sgts Mess." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of three soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on parade ground at Puckapunyal c. 1964" Lt Col Cunningham CO, Capt D Duff Adjt, WO1 D. Fryer RSM " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Three black and white photographs of Centurion tanks of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on manoeuvres at Puckapunyal during annual exercise, 1969. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Annual camp Puckapunyal 1974.Back Row l to r: Lieuts J Clay, L Trapnell, T Ireland, Goodson,S. whitehead, R Griffiths, J boyce, Mentliskowsky,Wallman, K Courtis, J Mclean; Front Row: Major N whitehead MC, LieutsL Shefford, I Docking, Capt B Rowley, Major D Short, Lt Col J Neale, Colonel LG coleman ( Honrary Colonel ), Capt G Cole Lieuts J baines, L Jackel, J Horsley. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regimentblack and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Annual Camp at Puckapunyal 1974" 8/13 VMR 1974 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of group of soldiers outside the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles training depot at Cobram, Victoria. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8/13 officers 1974
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white formal photograph of officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1974.vmr armour officer, vmr, officers, armour -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Rifle training c.1960
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles troopers doing rifle drill. Photo is glued to fluted plastic board.vmr, rifle, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Browning MG on range c.1960
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles troopers firing Browning machine gun from ground mount at range. Photo is glued to fluted plastic board.vmr, uniform, browning, machine gun -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Browning MG on range c.1960
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles troopers firing Browning machine gun from ground mount at range. Photo is glued to fluted plastic board.vmr, uniform, browning, machine gun -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Browning MG on range c.1960
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles troopers firing Browning machine guns from ground mounts at range. Photo is glued to fluted plastic board.vmr, uniform, browning, machine gun -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - VMR Officers 1949
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of group of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers in officers' mess at camp, Puckapunyal, 1949.Sgt Gardner (behind bar) Camp 1949 / L to R Capt. R McDermott, / Capt. K Menzies, Capt. S. / Leslie, Capt. Andy Guildchrist / Lt Col. T Fogarty, Maj. F / Pearson, Lt Armstrong / Capt. B. Shannon, Capt. White / Capt. Bacon, Capt. E. Wattsvmr, puckapunyal, annual camp, mess, officer -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - VMR battledress
... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948... as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki battledress jacket and trousers uniform complete with braces, shirt and tie. Jacket has ribbon bar, Warrant Officer Class Two badges of rank and Parachute qualification badge.vmr, uniform