4th Light Horse (Corangamite 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 4th Light Horse (Corangamite Light Horse) was a Light Horse militia unit in Victoria. It was disbanded on 7th June, 1944.


A formation of mounted members of the 4th Light Horse Regiment move along a road into a training depot somewhere in NSW - 1934.

(www.awm.gov.au)

The 4th Light Horse Regiment returning from its annual camp in 1935. It is led by LT-COL Leslie Stevens.

(D Holloway)

 

This site was last updated 09/12/07.


Tradition

Date of Formation:
1918

Date of Disbandment:
7th
June, 1944

Unit Colour Patch:

 

Unit History Book:
Hooves, Wheels and Tracks
David Holloway

Affiliation:
King Edwards Horse (King's Overseas Dominions Regiment) - 1910

Alliances:
4th/7th Dragoon Guards - 1935


  Motto:
  Prest D'Accomplir

 

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