Book, Don Mackay, The Troopers' Tale - The History of the Otago Mounted Rifles, 2012

Historical information

The Otago Mounted Rifles served in the Boer War. In World War 1 the Regiment fought at Gallipoli, then, later, on the Western Front they were part of 1 ANZAC Corps with elements of the 4th and 8th Australian Light Horse Regiments. Later the OMR was reorganised into II ANZAC Corps with B and D Squadrons of the 4th Australian light Horse.
Featuring nearly 400 photographs, illustrations and maps. "The Troopers' Tale" records the history of the regiment from the 1860's to the present day, and tells the personal stories of many previously unknown New Zealand soldiers.

Physical description

Hard cover book. 382 pages

Inscriptions & markings

ISBN 978-0-47320462-4

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