Although the 'Waler' was specifically bred for the Australian bush it proved a tough, reliable mount in the desert battles in the Middle East during WW1. Over 130,000 were sent overseas and of these 15,000 served with the Light Horse. None would return to Australia.Cold cast bronze figurine of an Australian Light horseman kneeling beside his "Waler" horse. Mounted on a wooden base with an engraved brass nameplate.THE WALER'S MATE AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE

Tpr Bartlett was the first casualty of the 4th Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli. Tpr Bartlett enlisted on 18 August 1914 at Broadmeadows Vic and was posted to A Squadron 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. He embarked for Egypt on HMAT Wiltshire on 19 Oct 1914 then going ashore on Gallipoli on 21 May 1915. At 8:00 pm Trooper Bartlett was struck in the stomach by either shrapnel or gunfire. His wounds were dressed and he was evacuated. He died of wounds and was buried at sea on 24 May 1915. The 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment is an ancestor unit of the modern day 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. The Unit History Room is the custodian of its history. This memento of the first casualty of the 4th Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli is both significant and poignantFramed portrait photo of No 72 Tpr Norman James Bartlett, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. In glass fronted wooden frame No 72 Trooper Norman James Bartlett, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment Donated by Frankston RSL Sub-Branch 2016framed portrait photo of no 72 tpr norman james bartlett, 4th australian light horse regiment. in glass fronted wooden frame

Actual photo showing the Australian Light Horse in the field December 1917Unique photoActual photo of the Australian Light Horse in December 1917'Coming out for a Rest' Australian Light Horse returning to a quiet area after being in action at Latron December 1917

framed print of Australian Light Horse WW1australian light horse, world war 1

By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Initially Australia promised four regiments of Light Horse, 2000 men, to fight in the British cause. By the end of the war, 16 regiments would be in action.The Light Horse were seen as the “national arm of Australia’s defence” and young men, most from the country, flocked to join. Framed and glass covered photo of a Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine"A Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine."ww1, world war 1, australian light horsemen, palestine, lara r.s.l.

Unique photo of the Australian Light Horse in the field in PalestineUnique actual photoPhoto in Wooden FrameAustralian Light Horse fording the Jordan River March 1918

a/ Cover reads: Seasonal Greetings, The 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment (A.I.F.) Association 1964. Cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (Corp/regiment colours) Inside reads: The same old Season's Greetings hasn't changed a bit, But neither have the friendly thoughts That always go with it. A Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year News of members at all times appreciated President: C. Edwards 108 Malpas St., Preston Phone 47 7414. Written in black pen is 'John Grylls 113 Panton St Golden Square.' And underlined. b/ Receipt of membership to the RSL . Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria) Kangaroo Flat Sub Branch. Received from J Grylls. Address 113 Panton St, Golden Square. Regt. No. 418 Unit 4th Light Horse. Front or Sea on which served France. The sum of One Pound, being subscription for the year ending 31st December, 1965 For the above branch Signed . . . 9/1/65arms, materiel, 4th australian light horse regiment, a/ seasonal greetings, the 4th australian light horse regiment (a.i.f.) association 1964. cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (corp/regiment colours) a merry christmas to you all and a happy new year president: c. edwards malpas st., preston phone 47 7414. b/ receipt of membership to the rsl . victorian branch consecutive c no. 75938 'returned sailors, soldiers & airmen's imperial league of australia (victoria) kangaroo flat sub branch. received from j grylls. address 113 panton st, golden square. regt. no. 418 unit 4th light horse. served france. subscription 1965 branch

Remembers the famous cavalry charge of the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments who galloped across open ground (they were in fact Mounted Infantry, not Cavalry and normally fought dismounted) to capture Gaza, the Turkish stronghold that marked the southern end of the Turkish defensive line on 31 October 1917. Cold cast bronze figurine of an Australian Light horseman charging on his "Waler" horse brandishing a bayonet. Mounted on a wooden base with a brass engraved nameplate.THE CHARGE AT BEERSHEBA AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE

index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.512non-fictionThe Australian Light Horse was a unique force, first raised during the Boer War, and then reformed for World War I. most of the men were from the outback, had a special bond with their horses (which were all brought from Australia) and they knew how to survive and fight in the desert. world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - palestine, australian light horse - history

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.168.non-fictionThe activities of the Australian Light Horse in the Boer war and in World War Onerorld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - palestine, australian light horse - history

Sepia photograph of the Australian Light Horse crossing a pontoon bridge over Jordan River, Palestine, 1918.Plaque on frame below photograph..

Postcard, B & W, post WW1, Australian Light Horse march through a street in London, people lining one side of street. Dated 5 March 1919. Two identical copiespostcard

ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionThe day before the fight, he was laughing and joking as usual and was full of spirit all though the long night ride. He rode into action just behind me and the last I saw of him, he was standing in his stirrups and cheering.. he was hit in the head and chest. I helped him under the cover of his horse which was killed. I held the poor boy's hands while he passed away. He only lived about ten minutes after he was wounded and did not have any pain, Thank God. world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - palestine, australian army - light horse regiment

Hard cover with 535 pages several of which are prints Index appears at the rear.The story of the men of the Australian Light Horse and the crucial part they played in the fighting in the Middle East during World War 1. Published in 2009 by Hachette Australia.