4th Light Horse Commemorative Regiment

On 31 OCT 1917, the Australian Light Horse charged the machine-guns to take Beersheba with arguably the last great cavalry/mounted infantry charge in history. Certainly worth remembering – lest we forget.

Gotta love this kid..............Mary

Late war "walking out" uniform. Metal insignia matching those of the British army were adopted by Australia in 1917 to replace the woven cloth insignia previously used. The crown and wreath is rank insignia of Warrant Officer Class 2 (likely held an appointment as Troop Sergeant Major). Overseas service chevrons were authorized in 1918. The red chevron indicates departure from Australia in the first year of the war, 1914. All subsequent years are blue. Lace chevrons on the left sleeve are essentially annual "good conduct" awards. The crossed rifles indicate a qualified marksman.