Document - Unofficial History of 13th Light Horse/Armoured Regiment

From the Collection of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection Building 129 Carlisle Drive North Bandiana Vic

Description

Typed document prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Light Horse Regimental Association 1987. Scanned and posted as pdf file.

Attached Files

13th Light Horse.Armoured Regiment History.pdf (pdf, 8.43 MB)

Object Registration

7001

Keywords

military history, 13th armoured regiment, 13th light horse

Historical information

This history was prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Armoured Regiment Association in the late 1980s and draws on a diary by a member of the WWI 13th Light Horse.

Significance

Valuable historical source of a Victorian regional military unit in both WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1945).

Last updated

30 Nov 2018 at 3:00PM

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Four black and white photographs of Corowa Anzac Day Service, 1985.Catafalque Party drawn from " A "Squadron , 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. At left Trooper Stevens. right Trooper M. Roberts.

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*/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles provided catafalque parties and sentries to Anzac Day Services throughout the regimental district.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Four black and white photographs of Corowa Anzac Day Service, 1985. Catafalque Party drawn from " A " Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted rifles. At left Trooper Stevens, right Trooper M.Roberts.

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8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles provided catafalque parties and sentries to Anzac Day Services throughout the regimental district.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Four black and white photographs of Corowa Anzac day Service, 1985. Catafalque party drawn from ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. At left Trooper Stevens. right trooper M. Roberts.

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8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles provided Catafalque parties and sentries to Anzac Day Services throughout the regimental district

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Printed card for VMR Centenary Dinner giving Wine List and music; contains significant dates for VMR; battle Honours; 100 years of VMR mobility.

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The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the mounted arm of the Victorian Colonial defence force in 1885. It was under the command of Colonel Thomas Caradoc Rose (Tom) Price (1842-1911). Price was born in Tasmania, educated in Hobart Town and at Scotch College, Melbourne, before entering the East India Military College, Addiscombe, England. He was commissioned on 7 July 1861 in the Madras Infantry and began twenty years’ service in India with several regiments, retiring in April 1883. On his return to Victoria he was tasked with raising of a force of one thousand, to be known as the Victorian Mounted Rifles, and appointed a lieutenant-colonel in the Permanent Military Forces. Companies of the Victorian Mounted Rifles were raised in rural districts throughout Victoria. The soldiers were paid a small annual allowance and were required to provide their own horse. Many members served in contingent to the Boer War. After Federation the VMR was gathered up into the Australian Light Horse.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of two 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers with a rocket launcher.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of Lieutenant Dan Wyborn, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of 13 soldiers including Lieutenant Colin Carrington, Lieutenant Dan Wyburn ( front rank, 2nd and 3rd from left ) of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

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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. 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.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of large group of soldiers posed in 6 tiers. Variety of head dress and badges indicate the group is a recruit course. Some 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles members are included.

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Recruit training was often carried out on a Brigade basis with recruits and instructors from units.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of four soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with a Ferret Scout Car and a M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle, circa 1975. Ferret most likely a heritage collection vehicle.

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8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with M113 vehicles in 1970 - 1990. Ferret Scout ars went out of service circa 1967.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of two soldiers nof 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles working on motor of M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle ( LRV ). circa 1975.

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8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with M113 Vehicles 1970 - 1990 in both reconnaissance and armoured personnel carrier roles.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.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Photocopy of black and white photo of Shooting Team of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with the 3rd Division Shield and other trophies, circa 1976. Some members are identified by notation of photograph.

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8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles also won trophy in 1977. 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.

Inscriptions & Markings

" Cameron, Ealch, Jackle (sic), Peacock, Ter Haar, Hicks, McDonald, Miles, Armond. "

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of 5 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing in front of M113 Light Reconnaisance Vehicles ( LRV ). Corporal Bob Gillespie at left.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of No 4 Recruit Course ( All arms ) October 1975.

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All arms recruit courses were conducted on a Brigade basis. Units including 8/13 VMR provided instructors.

Inscriptions & Markings

" 4 Rec Crs 27.8.75 4 Pl'

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Officers at Puckapunyal 1974.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Warrant Officers and Sergeants at Puckapunyal 1974.

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Inscriptions & Markings

Some names on face of photo.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles taken at Puckapunyal 1974.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Five coloured photographs of Leopard tanks on rail wagons at Albury Railway Station, circa 1978.

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In 1977, the Leopard AS 1 Main Battle Tank entered service with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. It was the replacement for the Centurion Tank, which had given sterling service since 1952 including four years on active service in South Vietnam. Although the Leopard AS1 had been in service for 23 years, with some upgrading it still has a formidable battlefield presence and will be a key weapon system in the Australian Army inventory. Transport by rail was the major method of moving the tank around the country.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of 106 mm Recoiless Rifle mounted on Jeep. Photo taken at a recruiting display where members of public were able to inspect weapons closely.

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Jeep mounted 106 Recoilless Rifles were the equipment of Anti-tank Troop 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles , 1970s.

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Tan coloured, 3 ring photograph Album containing photographs from 2/8 Armoured Regiment Reunions.

Inscriptions & Markings

On front cover : " For John Baines, 2/8 Reunions, Arch Finlayson. "

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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Colour photograph of Major Ian Docking, Officer Commanding ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles during Exercise " Long Shot " 1986.

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Document - Unofficial History of 13th Light Horse/Armoured Regiment

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