AIF - 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment

The 13th Light Horse Regiment was formed at Broadmeadows in Victoria in March 1915; it was the third light horse regiment to have been raised in that state. Its regimental number quickly led to it becoming known as the "Devil's Own" regiment. It left Australia on 28th May and disembarked in Egypt on 29th June 1915. After Gallipoli, it saw active service mostly on the Western Front in France. The regiment was disbanded on 30th April 1919.

The 13th Australian Light Horse moving up past Gressaire Wood to participate in the attack that morning near Bray by the 9th Infantry Brigade. 22nd August, 1918

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Portrait of a 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment soldier showing unofficial collar badges being worn. These unofficial badges were purchased using regimental funds.

This page was last updated 30/12/06.

Tradition

Date of Formation:
1st March 1915

Date of Disbandment:
30th April 1919

Casualties:
57 killed, 328 wounded

Decorations:
2 DSO
5 MC, 1 bar
3 DCM
30 MM
4 MSM
10 MID
5 Foreign awards

State Raised:
Victoria

Unit Colour Patch:

Unit History Book(s)
My Corps Cavalry: a history of the 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1915-1918
D. Hunter

Traditions inherited by:

Prince of Wales's Light Horse (via amalgamation with the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the 1990s).

13th Light Horse Regiment Colour Patch

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13th Light Horse Regiment unofficial hat badge

13th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Tradition

The Regiment

Personnel

Battles

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