1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

The 1st Light Horse Regiment was raised, from recruits from New South Wales, at Rosebery Park in Sydney in August 1914. It was one of three regiments of the 1st Light Horse Brigade - the first mounted formation committed by Australia to the First World War. The regiment sailed from Sydney on 19th October and disembarked in Egypt on 8th December. It fought in many battles at Gallipoli and Palestine before sailing home to Australia on 12th March, 1919.

 



The 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment halted on the sands above the beach. Major Hudson DSO, Staff Captain, is seen standing in the left corner, and next to him, Colonel Granville DSO. 9th January 1918

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All that was left of the 1st Australian Light Horse. Only 42 members of the regiment returned after the charge at Anzac. August 1915

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This page was last updated 30/12/06.

Tradition

Date of Formation:
August 1914

Date of Disbandment:
April 1919

Casualties:
 222 killed, 679 wounded
Decorations:
5 DSO
10 MC
2 DCM
18 MM
42 MID
8 Foreign Awards

State Raised:
New South Wales
Unit Colour Patch:

Unit History Book(s)
The Royal New South Wales Lancers, 1885-1985
P V Vernon

Traditions inherited by:

1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers

 


1st Light Horse Regiment Colour Patch

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1st Light Horse Regiment Association Badge

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The Regiment

Personnel

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