1st Light Horse Regiment AIF

1st Light Horse Regiment AIF 1st Light Horse Regiment AIF The 1st Light Horse Regiment was raised, from recruits from New South Wales, at Rosebury Park in Sydney in August 1914.

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1st Light Horse (New South Wales Lancers) unit history - updated edition - rare! It was one of three regiments of the 1st Light Horse Brigade – the first moun

ted formation committed by Australia to the First World War. The regiment sailed from Sydney on 19 October and disembarked in Egypt on 8 December. The light horse were initially considered unsuitable for the Gallipoli operation, but were soon deployed without their horses to reinforce the infantry. The 1st Light Horse Regiment landed on 12 May 1915 and was attached to the New Zealand and Australian Division. It played a defensive role for most of the campaign but mounted an attack on the Turkish position known as “the Chessboard” as part of the August Offensive on 7 August – 200 men were involved, 147 became casualties. The regiment left Gallipoli on 21 December 1915. Back in Egypt, the 1st Light Horse Regiment joined the ANZAC Mounted Division. Between January and May 1916, it was deployed to protect the Nile valley from bands of pro-Turkish Senussi Arabs. On 14 May, it redeployed with its parent brigade to join the forces defending the Suez Canal. The 1st Light Horse Brigade played a significant role in turning back the Turkish advance on the canal at the battle of Romani on 4 August. In ensuing days the regiments of the Brigade participated in the immediate follow-up of the defeated Turks, but were soon withdrawn to rest. The 1st Light Horse Regiment rejoined the Allied advance across the Sinai in November 1916 and was subsequently involved in the fighting to secure the Turkish outposts on the Palestine frontier – Maghdaba on 23 December 1916 and Rafa on 9 January 1917. A stint of protective duty along the line of communications through the Sinai followed. The 1st Light Horse Regiment’s next major engagement was the abortive second battle of Gaza on 19 April. Gaza finally fell on 7 November, after a wide outflanking move via Beersheba, in which the regiments of the 1st Light Horse Brigade played a part. With the capture of Gaza, the Turkish position in southern Palestine collapsed. The 1st Light Horse Regiment participated in the advance to Jaffa that followed, and was then committed to operations to clear and occupy the west bank of the Jordan River. It was involved in the Amman (24–27 February) and Es Salt (30 April–4 May) raids and the repulse of a major German and Turkish attack on 14 July 1918. The final British offensive of the campaign was launched along the Mediterranean coast on 19 September 1918, with the ANZAC Mounted Division taking part in a subsidiary effort east of the Jordan aimed at Amman. Turkey surrendered on 30 October 1918. The 1st Light Horse Regiment sailed for Australia on 12 March 1919 without their horses, which were either shot or transferred to Indian cavalry units. Privacy Policy
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Remembrance Day, Monday, 11 November 2024Source: Middle England Male.
28/10/2024

Remembrance Day, Monday, 11 November 2024

Source: Middle England Male.

©2024 Sandi Lear, all rights reserved.
25/04/2024

©2024 Sandi Lear, all rights reserved.

I’d just love to give a shout out to all those who like my Anzac Lighthorse work, who kindly have taken the time to advise me when the image has been changed/altered without permission, and used without acknowledgment.

It has happened hundreds of times, every year since I painted it in 2017.

It is so important to acknowledge copyright for an artist, our work gets copied and taken and used for others’ reward, often without a thought as to where it came from, or why.

My collectors and fans of my work have been so very supportive of this and I am extremely appreciative.

So thank you to all! I love that people love this image and I am happy for people to share the approved one, with credit to me, it is a living tribute to my father who served (RAEME Korea), my grandfather (RAA shot in Egypt WW1 and repatriated) and my great-uncle (11th Lighthorse, served WW1 and WW2 and survived…. But would never speak of it); plus all those serving and served, woman, man, animal, bird. The ultimate sacrifice is something not really perceived any longer, as war is conducted from afar, eyes do not meet eyes in death of war.

I created this work the year my father died. It was his idea, “why don’t you paint a horse drinking from a slouch hat” he said, so I did. And the resultant viral response was so overwhelming that I created 100 Limited Edition giclees to help raise funds and awareness for those living with PTSD.

So please respect the artist, and acknowledge where you can, we so appreciate it.

Just thought to include the Allegory/Dedication that accompanied every single giclee:

Artist’s Dedication The Gift Giclee

“The Gift” a giclee of an original watercolour by Sandi Lear

“I gratefully dedicate this work to all the animals, men, and women serving and no longer serving, whose daily sacrifices may go unacknowledged, but forge bonds of unbreakable mateship, and give the ultimate Gift.

The selfless acts of giving, loyalty, respect and comradeship are described in the digger’s hands holding out his slouch hat with precious life-saving water, which also symbolises reconciliation between combatants; the horse who gives of his loyalty, strength, courage and trust; the water giving purity and life to the dead ground on which so much blood has been spilled; the gift of blood by men, women and animals in support of their country and each other transformed to the beauty of a flower; the Rising Sun badge, a badge of honour on the traditional slouch hat instantly recognisable as quintessentially Australian.

Espousing the spirit of the ANZAC, these values cannot be torn by war or conflict, they are bred into us, a part of the human spirit.

Thank you for your self-less Gift”

©2024 Sandi Lear, all rights reserved.

Chewy or crunchy ?
24/04/2024

Chewy or crunchy ?

It's almost Anzac Day and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with baking a batch of these delicious Anzac biscuits. But the big question is which type to make, chewy or crunchy Anzac biscuits? We've got you covered with both recipes! There's also a bonus Anzac biscuit ice cream sandwic...

13/04/2024

Who's coming to the Dawn Service?

Plan your visit here: https://www.shrine.org.au/anzac-day-2024

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
👉 5.30am: Dawn Service commences
👉 7am: Shrine of Remembrance opens
👉 9am: Veterans' March commences

RSL Victoria

Anzac Day Kitbag for hosting a commemorative eventHost resources for an Anzac Day ceremony. Our kitbag includes a sugges...
13/04/2024

Anzac Day Kitbag for hosting a commemorative event

Host resources for an Anzac Day ceremony. Our kitbag includes a suggested order of service with flag protocols, speech, the Ode of Remembrance, music suggestions and the National Anthem. Print them out or adapt them to your needs.

Recognise and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and serving personnel on 25 April.

For more ideas, and to download editable text and music files, please visit Planning an Anzac Day service or a commemorative event.

Resources for hosting an Anzac Day service, including the Order of Service and flag protocol, Ode of Remembrance and the National Anthem.

13/04/2024

Look out for volunteers selling ANZAC badges this weekend and show your support for all those who have served in the Australian Defence Force by buying a badge and wearing it with pride.


Badges can also be purchased online: https://tinyurl.com/nnrxxtcc

10/04/2024

Each year the RSL creates special limited edition Anzac biscuit tins with unique designs that are made available in participating Coles, Aldi’s and Independent Stores. The 2024 limited edition RSL Anzac Biscuit tins are due in-store by 1 April. There are four different tin designs to collect. Diff

10/04/2024
10/04/2024

Run Army Australia is an exciting event which promotes resilience, health and wellbeing across the Australian community, while supporting those who serve the community in uniform.

Join the RSL Active Runners and Walkers Virtual Team to run (or walk) 5 or 10kms on 21 April and participate from anywhere in the country! Make this your new tradition.

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/5h2jaudr
And don't forget to log your run in the RSL Active Runners and Walkers Strava Club.
Learn more: https://www.rslaustralia.org/rsl-strava-clubs

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