Showing 3843 items
matching light horse
-
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, Circa: 1900s
... Light Horse Regiment. Photograph taken in France during 1917... Australian Light Horse Regiment. Photograph taken in France during ...Large framed photograph of Serviceman on horseback. Photograph is of V C Walker - reached rank of Senior Lieutenant. Saw service in Gallipoli - Alexandria and Tel-El-Kebil. Service Medals awarded include British War Medal and 1914-1915 Star.Lt. Vernon Charles Walker. 1894 - 1979. 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Photograph taken in France during 1917 at Longpre - les - Amiens. -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Bandoleer WWI used by mounted troops
... . It is NOT a Light Horse item.Light Horse wore a Pattern 30pattern bandolier.... It is NOT a Light Horse item.Light Horse wore a Pattern 30pattern bandolier ...Donor believed it to beWorn by members of Australian Light Horse WWI, Subsequent comment however reports that 50 Round Bandolier, P. 1903, and was used by mounted troops OTHER THAN LIGHT HORSE, such as Artillery, Service Corps, Engineers etc. It is NOT a Light Horse item.Light Horse wore a Pattern 30pattern bandolier. This has 9 pouches, each holding 10 rounds each, thus a total of 150 rounds of .303" were carriedBrown leather bandoleer Belt type with 5 ammunition pouches and brass buckles -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 20th Motor Regiment
... 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.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 25 soldiers and one Officer of the 20th Motor Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles). Officer is wearing peaked cap, Sam Browne Belt and shoes; men are wearing slouch hats, boots and web anklets. 20th Motor Regiment colour patches are evident.Cross over head of one soldier in rear rank.20th motor regiment, wwii, world war two -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Magazine
... 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 published on return from overseas service WW11Regimental magazine of the 20th Pioneer Battalion AIF prepared and published following the Unit's return from Dutch New Guinea, and change of title from 20th Motor Regiment in 1945.. Sixty- Six pages, stapled at edge.In ink along boind edge page 3 " V.G. Groutsch " -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document, Department of Defence, The Australian Light Armoured Vehicle, 18 Feb 2006
... Light Horse and 2 Cavalry Regiments...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A single page. The article gives a brief description of the vehicle and its capability. Six photographs and the badges of 2/14 Light Horse and 2 Cavalry Regimentslight armoured vehicle -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Allenby and 10th Light Horse bodyguard entering Jerusalem and ( b.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Two Black and White photographs comprising ( a ) General Allenby and 10th Light Horse bodyguard entering Jerusalem and ( b ) General Allenbt reading the proclamation in Jerusalem -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... , Commanding Officer 8th Australian Light Horse sitting in a niche.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Black and white photograph of Lieutenant Colonel White, Commanding Officer 8th Australian Light Horse sitting in a niche in a tranch wall writing in his notebook."In my bedroom in the main communication. Colonel White"world war one, wwi, gallipoli, white -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - War memorial Albury
... Prince of Wales Light Horse at Albury War Memorial, Anzac Day.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Black and white photograph of sentry from VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse at Albury War Memorial, Anzac Day 1993albury, anzac day, monument, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pucka 1992
... 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse on small arms range.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Standard entry 86.& 9mm SMG was personal weapon of armoured crewmenBlack and white photograph of two soldiers of VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse on small arms range Puckapunyal, September 1992.vmr, pelh, smg, weapon, puckapunyal, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th Cav Regt
... Regiment ( Indi Light Horse ) equipped with Bren Gun Carriers.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...8th Cavalry Regiment took over airfield defence from 2nd/7th Divisional Cavalry Regiment 1942.Shows 8th Light Horse Regiment, a Victorian Citizen Military Forces unit serving in Northern Territory 1942.Two black and white photographs of soldiers of 8th Cavalry Regiment ( Indi Light Horse ) equipped with Bren Gun Carriers serving in Northern Territory 1942.cavalry, carrier, 8th, northern territory -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... No. 1075 Sergeant Walter James Bloomfield , 8th Light Horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...No. 1075 Sergeant Walter James Bloomfield , 8th Light Horse Killed in Action at Romani, Egypt 9th August 1916.Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-19`18.Black and white photograph of an improvised cross marking the grave of Sergeant W.J. Bloomfield in a desert location." Sgt. Bloomfield " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Remount section
... Remount Section broke and prepared horses for Light Horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. 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. Jack Bell was a Farrier/ Blacksmith in 8th Light Horse 1930s and WW2Shows horse linesBlack and white photograph of soldier in horse lines. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... , served with 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Part.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Major H. J. Shannon, a grazier from Wangaratta Victoria, served with 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Part of a collection of photographs taken by 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.Two black and white photographs of one officer seated beside railway siding, the other standing in desert." Maj Shannon" and Maj Shannon 1918 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... No. 1630 Trooper Richard Watson, 8th Light Horse, killed.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...No. 1630 Trooper Richard Watson, 8th Light Horse, killed in action Egypt 23 December 1916. 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 white photograph of wooden cross marking desert grave of Trooper R Watson" Trooper R. Watson " -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
CD, Laying Up Guidons 7th August 2005
... , the guidons of the 8th, 13th, 17th, 19th and 20th Light Horse...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...On 7th August 2005, the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment held a ceremonial parade at the Shrine of Remebrance to present to the Shrine Trustees, for laying up, the guidons of the 8th, 13th, 17th, 19th and 20th Light Horse Regiments. The CD contains photos of the event The 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment was the custodian of the history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment and the Regiments whose guidons were laid up. After the laying up the Regiment parades a single guidon - that of the 4th Light Horse Regiment CD of still photos. cd, laying up guidons -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Rifle Bucket, 1939
... Light Horse units were still in service at the time...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Light Horse units were still in service at the time of manufacture of this, 1939Leather bucket with brass fittings - used to carry a rifle on a horseManufacturer detail & date of manufacure -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Horse collar
... Thought to be for light horse harness work. 1- Thought...-country Thought to be for light horse harness work. 1- Thought ...Thought to be for light horse harness work. 1- Thought to be one of a pair.Leather horse collar, possibly for pony or cob, 2 buckled, one strap missing. Straw packing. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Horse collar
... Thought to be for light horse harness work. 1- Thought...-country Thought to be for light horse harness work. 1- Thought ...Thought to be for light horse harness work. 1- Thought to be one of a pair.Leather horse collar, possibly for pony or cob, 2 buckled, one strap missing. Protective flap under buckle. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Slouch hat with plumes
... This type of hat was worn by Australian Light Horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...This type of hat was worn by Australian Light Horse in World War OneSlouch hat with ACMF hat badge, cloth puggaree and emu plumes. .hat, emu, plumes, ww1, world war one -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - SERVICE RECORDS WW1, FRAMED, 1915 - 1919
... reinforcements 4th Light Horse Regiment AIF. 19.7.1915 - 27.8.1919... John Killeen Corps Cyclist Batt, 10th reinforcements 4th Light ...John Killeen No 1323. Refer Cat No 2824 for his service history also Cat No 2825.3.Tan veneer wood frame with glass front, white cardboard backing holding items re John Killeen. 1. Record of Service book. 2. Certificate of Discharge."No 1323 Cpl John Killeen Corps Cyclist Batt, 10th reinforcements 4th Light Horse Regiment AIF. 19.7.1915 - 27.8.1919. Formerly of Strickland Road Bendigo"military history - service records, documents - army records, passchendaele barracks trust -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, Capt Lynn Chanter, c 1916
... Caption: 4th Light Horse Regiment - Machine Gun Squadron...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Framed b&w photo of Capt Lynn Chanter, mountedCaption: 4th Light Horse Regiment - Machine Gun Squadron . No 59 Capt Albert (Lynn) Chanter. Enlisted 29 Aug 1914 RTA26 Dec 1918 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Silver Mugs, abt 1960
... Light Horse by Lieut F M Daniel. Under base: Goldcraft EPNS A1...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Small silver plated EPNS mug. Set of 11.Presented to Officers Mess - HQ Sqn 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse by Lieut F M Daniel. Under base: Goldcraft EPNS A1silver mug, officers' mess, lt daniel -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Dinner Napkin, 1919
... . Dunstan 8th Light Horse Regiment 1916 to 1919. Also printed...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...White, tissue paper dinner napkinPrinted in brown lettering: "Welcome Home" to Trooper J. Dunstan 8th Light Horse Regiment 1916 to 1919. Also printed with two 8LH colour patchesdunstan, 8 lh, napkin -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Badge Board
... Medal 18-62 with Malaya bar,Highland belt buckle,8th Light Horse... Badge, 26th Light Horse, R.S.L. badge,Iron Cross, ?German ...Badge Board shows Badges of Units from WWIBadge Board with mounted badges: Volunteer Cadets,Unknown,R.A.A.F. Service Medal 39-45,Melbourne Grammar,General Service Medal 18-62 with Malaya bar,Highland belt buckle,8th Light Horse,Pioneers, Victory Medal 14-18,St. Bernards College Cadet Badge, 26th Light Horse, R.S.L. badge,Iron Cross, ?German Service Medalh15cm w20cmmedal, badge -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Ceramic - Port Crocks, set of 5, Linking Port, abt 1990
... of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse and 8/13 Victorian...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Ceramic port crocks (750 ml), to mark the linking in 1991 of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse and 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles RegimentsThe 6 guidons and battle honours of the two Regiments and their antecedent unitsport, commemorative -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, Simon Winger, The Lighthorsemen, 1987
... Thornton & Peter Phelps. Features the Light Horse charge...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Film "The Lighthorsemen", starring Jon blake, Sigrid Thornton & Peter Phelps. Features the Light Horse charge at Beersheba. Colour, running time 116 minutes. PGcharge beersheba, dvd, lighthorsemen -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat - Slouch
... . 1985. 4/19 Light Horse. Core badge, front of Puggaree. Emu... Melb. 1985. 4/19 Light Horse. Core badge, front of Puggaree ...Hat,Slouch, Khaki, Felt,Hat. Manufacturer-Fryre Field Melb. 1985. 4/19 Light Horse. Core badge, front of Puggaree. Emu Plumes.headgear, 1970, army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Catafalque St Patricks
... Prince of Wales Light Horse..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...8/13 VMR provided sentries on Anzac Day since 1948Black and white photograph of sentries at St. Patricks Church , Albury, Anzac Day 1993 - provided by VMR Squadron, 4/9 Prince of Wales Light Horse.church, anzac day albury, st patricks -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Reserve Forces Day march
... , 13th & 20th Light Horse, Reserve Forces Day parade Albury 4.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Three jeeps carrying flag bearers holding guidons of 8th, 13th & 20th Light Horse, Reserve Forces Day parade Albury 4 July 1998.military - reserve forces - albury - guidons, military, reserve forces, albury, guidons, parade