Lieutenant John Dortkamp served with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles between 1950 and 1960.An example of a custom in regiments for officers to purchase a mug, have it inscribed and placed in the mess.Silver plated Mug enscribed on side" Lt. J. Dortkamp "8th/13th victorian mounted rifles, dortkamp j lieutenant

Private Wood served with the Army Service Corps during WWI. The 'M2' in his number indicated his probable trade was an electrician.Court mounted WWI 1914-1915 Star awarded to Private J T Wood ASC (British Army). On reverse: "M2-104369 / Pte J.T. Wood / ASC". wood j t private, army service corps, asc, wwi

Unusual example of social contact between officer of German Army and Victorian Mounted RiflesShallow metal dish with rim decoration of leaf motif. Emblem and engraving across centre of dish.To Col J Neale / Co 8/13 VMR / from / Lt Col G Tebbe / Co Pz Rgt 16panzer, germany, neale, military

First Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles sailed for South Africa 28 October 1899.Framed print showing seven officers of the First Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles to the South African War 1899-1902. Officers are Lieutenants G C F Chomley, S T Staughton, J C Roberts, Captain (Medical Staff) W F Hopkins, Captain R W Salmon, Major D McLeish and Captain G F Thorn.military, vmr, south africa, boer war, victoria, uniform

This uniform was worn by Lieutenant Colonel J Allard who commanded 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1959-1962. Col Allard had served in the pre-WW2 militia, then in 2/4th Armoured Regiment (AIF). Following the war he joined the CMF and served as 2i/c 4/19 PWLH prior to taking command of 8/13 VMR. He maintained close contact with the Regimental Association and following his death in October 2018 at age 98 his family donated this uniform to the museum. The uniform was known as 'mess undress' but served as formal winter dress until 'mess dress' was made available in 1970s. Mannequin dressed in Blues uniform with beret and 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge with emu plume tuft behind badge. Uniform has 8/13 VMR regimental buttons, lieutenant colonel badges of rank and WWII service ribbon bar. military, uniform, allard, vmr, blues

See also 3089.86. Information with that photo gives an alternative provenance: 8th Light Horse Regiment watering horses at a Murray River lagoon, South Corowa NSW, September 1939; Wahgunyah Troop, C Squadron - this side of lagoon, Lieutenant J. Nott on grey horse in water. The number of horsemen would seem to exceed that of a single regiment so the Torquay description would seem more probable.Black and white photograph ( laminated ) of 8th, 13th,20th, and 4thLight Horse Regiments watering horses near Torquay Victoria , March 1940.Picture taken about March 1940 when the 13th Light Horse from Gippsland, the 8th Light Horse from Upper Murray, the 4th Light Horse from the Western Districts and the 20th Light Horse from the Goulburn Valley were in camp near Torquay. Mr Cappur Webb of Glendoxey, Seymour, a member of the 20th said the picture must have been taken during and exercise about five miles north of Torquay. “We used to water our horses in that lake”, he said." light horse, torquay, wwii, world war two, military, horses

Captain L. Jackson and Lieutenant Colonel J. Allard served in WW11 and in CMF post war.Colour photograph of two former members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at 105th Anniversary Parade, Buna Barracks, Albury. 29 April 1990.vmr, allard, jackson, buna barracks, albury

8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles supported Anzac Day activities in regional towns in NE Victoria and southern NSW.Colour photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles guard commanded by Lieutenant J Burke at Anzac Day service, Tocumwal 1991.anzac day, tocumwal, vmr, burke

Lieutenant Colonel JA Neale OAM, RFD, ED, joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948 following RAN service in WW2. He rose to command the Regiment 1974 -77, and shortly after became Honorary Colonel.Glass port decanter with engraved plate on chain round neck.Engraved plate on chain around neck: "Lieutenant Colonel J Neale 1948-1977"decanter, mess, port, neale, vmr

Colour photograph of Colonel John Neale with gifts on the occasion of his retirement as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 24 June 1992.neale, vmr, colonel, wangaratta

Black and white photograph of Colonel John Neale in civilian clothes standing in the Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum at Buna Barracks, Victoria Street, Albury at MHSA Conference, June 1992.vmr, buna barracks, museum, neale

Khaki heavy cloth beret with small Rising Sun badge and colour patch of 13th Armoured Regiment sewn on side. Wearer's number and name on inside lining.VX51547 J M Allardmilitary, beret, allard, 13th, armour

Possibly reinforcements to 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF training at Broadmeadows prior to proceeding ovrtseas.Good image of " soldiers at rest " during training WW1Black and white photograph mounted on card of eight soldiers enjoying a cup of tea. There are Bell tents and horses in the background.Imprinted across lower edge of card " J. Colquhoun Photo - Broadmeadows Camp 1915 - 1 Donald Street, Prahran ."

Remount Section broke and prepared horses for Light Horse RegimentsRare photo of men of very small unitBlack and white photograph mounted on card of eight soldiers posed in front of building. The soldiers on either end of group are possibly indigenous men.On reverse " Remount Depo ( sic ) " and " Mr. J. Bell Box 5 Wangaratta " also in faint pencil " L - 1003 - 1 " and very faint ink stamp " M B Read Photographer 10 Mathews Pd Toorak Melbourne "military, horses, remount, world war one, wwi, aboriginal

The Cunningham Shield was presented for Troop Competition by former Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel T A I CunninghamBlack and white photograph of Major D. J. Hunter presenting Cunningham Shield to W.O. 11 M. Brudusic, Troop Leader of Administration Troop, the winner of the 8/13VMR Troop Competition 1978

" A " Squadron 8/13 VMR won the 3rd Division Small Arms Competition in 1977.Black and white photograph of 3 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with Commander of 3rd Division, Major General Jim Barrie at Divisional Shooting Competition Puckapunyal 1977." 3 Div Small Arms Competition 1977. Cpl. S. Loughton, Cpl. B. McDonald, Tpr. J. Ranftel being congrarulated by Major General Barry. "

" A " Squadron VMR won the 3rd Division Small Arms Competition 1977Black and white photograph of 3 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles." 3 Div. Small Arms Competition 2977. L to R : Lt. s. Whitehead, Capt. J, McLean, Lt. G. Malloy . "

Historic Artistic Research Social Provenance Rare. Condition InterpretiveBlack and white photograph of Captain John McLean 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with trophy from 3rd Division Shooting competition 1977" 3 Div Small Arms Competition 1977, Captain J. McLean "

Black and white photograph of 4 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, one holding a trophy won at 3rd Division Shooting Competition 1977" 3 Div Small Arms Competition 1977. L to R: Tpr B Lowden, Tpr J Emery, WO T. Tterhear, Cpl R McDonald "

Colonel J D ( Blue ) Keldie had a distinguished career in RAAC including service in Vietnam where he was awarded the Military Cross.Black and white photograph of a silver tray with set of twelve silver goblets each with the badge of an Armoured Corps regiment including 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles." Gift to Col. J.D. Keldie MC by the combined units of the RAAC on 22/1/81 on his farewell. He was Director during 179 - 80.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing behind M 113 Armoured Fitters Vehicle. Soldiers are trooper J. French and Corporal P. Ziebarth, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing beside M 113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Soldiers are Corporal H. Burvill and Lieutenant R. J. Marshall of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

Collection of 5 colour photographs of saluting dais at Corowa for the Bicentenial Parade 24 January 1988. Official guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen & Lady Stephen, Lieutenant Colonel A. Powell, Colonel C. Brewer, Lieutenant Colonel J. Boyce, Colonel J.A. Neale. 8/13 VMR participated with Light Horse Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current vehicles.

This dinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Two colour photographs of group of officers in mess uniform seated at table at a formal dinner at Commercial Club Albury 30 April 1988..“At rear: Sergeant R Ellison, Corporal Carr. From left: Major J Gay, Colonel C Brewer Area Commander AWMA, Brigadier D Perry Commander 4th Task Force, Major R Morrison Officer Commanding ‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, Colonel Howard Director Royal Australian Armoured Corps, Colonel John Neale Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, Colonel G Garde, Colonel P Tremaine” military, officers, mess, uniform, dinner

This Dinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Colour photograph at Anniversary Dinner, Commercial Club 30 April 1988. Facing camera : Major M. Oates and Lieutenant J. Bruce.

This Dinner Commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Colour photograph at 40th Anniversary Dinner at Commercial Club Albury 30 April 1988. Facing camera from left: Lieutenant J. Clay, Lieutenant Bescomb, captain Bob Fyffe MC, Lieutenant Colonel Best ( 20th Light Horse ).

ThisDinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of 8th/13th,Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Colourphotograph at 40th Anniversary Dinner at Commercial Club Albury 30 April 1988. Facing camera from left : Colonel F. pearson, Captain P. Williams, Lieutenant E. Willis, Chaplain Robinson, Captain L. Jackel, Lieutenant G> Melloy, lieutenant J. larkin, Captain J. McLean. at left foreground Major M. oates.

Armoured Corps Regiments celebrate the first successful attack by tanks near village of Cambrai, France, 30 November 1917, often with a regimental dinner..Collection of four colour photographs of ' A ' Squadron, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles cooks preparing food for Cambrai Dinner at Buna Barracks, Albury. Segeant Cooks J. Robinson, K. Muller wearing chef's hat, Corporal Cooks Teweson wearing tee shirt and B. Lewis.cambrai, dinner, vmr, muller, robinson, tewson, lewis, cooks