13th Light Horse (Gippsland Light Horse)


The Role of Armour in the Australian Defence Force is defined as:

"The co-ordination with other arms, to close with and destroy the enemy forces using fire, manoeuvre and shock action."

The 13th Light Horse (Gippsland Light Horse) was a Light Horse militia unit in Victoria. It was disbanded on 19th October, 1943.


 

Members of the 13th Light Horse doing their 1st day's machine gun instruction - annual camp - Mt Martha - 1942.

(State Library of Victoria)

 

This site was last updated 03/01/08.


Tradition

Date of Formation:
1913

Date of Disbandment:
19th October
, 1943

Unit Colour Patch:

 

Unit History Book:
None

Affiliation:
King Edward's Horse (King's Overseas Dominions Regiment - 1911


  Motto:
  
Loyal Till Death

 

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