17th Light Horse (Prince of Wales's 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 17th Light Horse (Prince of Wales's Light Horse) was a Light Horse militia unit in Victoria. It was disbanded on 13th February, 1943.


 

Hat and collar badges of the 17th Light Horse (Prince of Wales's Light Horse)

(R Anderson)

Trooper - Prince of Wales's Light Horse - circa 1930s

 



 

This site was last updated 15/02/09.


Tradition

Date of Formation:
1927

Date of Disbandment:
13th February
, 1943

Unit Colour Patch:

 

Unit History Book:
Hooves, Wheels and Tracks
David Holloway

Affiliation:
None


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