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Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum

Locality: Maryborough, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4123 5900

Address: 106 Wharf Street 4650 Maryborough, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.maryboroughmuseum.org

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25.01.2022 I had the absolute pleasure to meet Keith Payne VC tonight. He spoke passionately about the plight of returned ADF personnel and PTSD. A very inspiring man!!

25.01.2022 On this day in Australian Military history: The Rising Sun Badge Probably the most widely accepted version of the origin of the "Rising Sun" badge attributes the selection of its design to a British officer, Maj-Gen Sir Edward Hutton, Commander-in-chief of the Australian forces during the Boer War....Continue reading

23.01.2022 #OTD Youngest Soldier to Die on Active Service: Private James Charles Martin Today we pause to remember the life and service of Private James Charles Martin, ...who died of enteritis on the 25th of October 1915 at the age of 14. Private Martin is believed to have been the youngest Australian soldier to have died whilst on active service. James Charles Martin was born at Tocumwal, New South Wales, on 3 January 1901. Keen for all things military, Jim joined the cadets at school and the year after leaving school he took up work as a farm hand. In 1915, Martin was eager to enlist with the Australian Imperial Force. His father had previously been rejected from service and Jim, the only male child of his family, was keen to serve in place of his father. Anyone under the age of 21 required written parental permission to enlist, and although Martin looked old for his age and his voice had broken he could not pass for a 21-year-old. When Jim threatened to run away, join under another name and not to write to her if he succeeded in being deployed, his mother reluctantly gave her written permission for him to enlist. Martin succeeded in enlisting at the age of 14 years and 3 months, almost 4 years under the minimum age. After training for several months at Broadmeadows Camp, he departed with the 21st Infantry Battalion from Melbourne aboard HMAT Berrima on 28 June 1915. From Egypt Martin and the other reinforcements of the 21st Battalion were deployed to Gallipoli. Their transport ship was torpedoed en route by a German submarine and Martin and several others spent hours in the water before being rescued. Martin eventually landed on Gallipoli in the early hours of 7 September and took up position near Wire Gully. In the following few months casualties from enemy action were slight, but the front-line work, short rations, sickness, flies, lice, and mosquitoes took their toll on the unit. Martin sent several letters to his parents from Gallipoli. In late October he contracted typhoid fever and was evacuated to hospital ship HMHS Glenart Castle on 25 October 1915. By this time he had lost half his weight and was in a bad state. Despite the best efforts of the medical staff aboard, in particular that of Matron Frances Hope Logie Reddoch, Martin died of heart failure just under two hours later. He was three months short of his 15th birthday. Martin was buried at sea and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial on Gallipoli. While he may not have been the youngest Australian to serve during the First World War, James Martin is considered the youngest to have died on active service. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

23.01.2022 Success. The original Warner Scarab engine for our CAC Wackett Aircraft is finally fully disassembled. Let the restoration and reassembly begin.

22.01.2022 Despite the fact that World War I had ended, Australians continued to die as a result of their service. In the week after 11 November 1918, 89 Australians died ...due to their service. Some died in accidents, like Geoffrey Scarr, who was killed in an aircraft crash, or wounds received before the Armistice, like John Craig, who had been severely wounded on 3 October. Many died of illness, especially the Spanish flu, like Jesse Davis. This went on for months, especially the deaths from the Spanish flu, which claimed the lives of 1,600 members of the AIF. Lest we forget. Ian Smith Chair Anzac Day Committee A wounded soldier and two nurses at the Randwick Military Hospital (now the Prince of Wales), NSW in 1919. The nurses are wearing personal protective equipment as the soldier has influenza: AWM

22.01.2022 Brigadier-General James Heane CB CMG DSO VD, born in Collaroy, New South Wales, was known as "Cast Iron Jimmy". He distinguished himself at Lone Pine, Gallipoli..., in August 1915 and was awarded the DSO. In June 1916, now in France, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel and given command of 1st Infantry Battalion AIF. For his leadership at Pozières, Heane was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. On 3 December 1916 he was promoted to full colonel and temporary brigadier-general and given command of 2nd Infantry Brigade AIF, for leadership of which he was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath. During World War I he was Mentioned-in-Dispatches six times. He survived the war and died in Sydney on 20 August 1954. See more

21.01.2022 Honour their spirit this Rememberence Day. 11:00 11th November 2020

20.01.2022 Through funding received under the DVA Saluting Their Service Commemorations program we have created a Roll of Honour to identify and acknowledge local RAAF per...sonnel who were killed in action during World War II. The 59 men listed on the Honour Board had a connection to Maryborough and the surrounding area through family, education or residence. An open invitation is extended to family members and the local community to join us for an unveiling ceremony of these Roll of Honour Boards on Thursday 26 November 2020 at 11am at our Museum, 108 Bazaar Street, Maryborough. See more

20.01.2022 This post isn't quite military...but iconic. Enjoy!

19.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all Passing this information on a forthcoming event which may be of interest to some of our followers:... Sunday Lectures Series - Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

18.01.2022 A word from Museum Director Director, John Meyers: Hello all This story will be of interest to some of our followers.... Regards John WAR BIRDS Ladies and Gentlemen Aviators During the first years of the Second World War, an RAF bomber crew might include a pilot, a navigator, a wireless operator, one or two gunners and possibly a bomb aimer and flight engineer. But no matter the aircraft type, most sorties also included two other souls aboardtwo googly-eyed, head-bobbing, cooing homing pigeons of the RAF Pigeon Service. Some were even awarded medals for meritorious service. Follow this link to learn more. http://www.vintagewings.ca///articleId/624/War-Pigeon.aspx

18.01.2022 A great photograph of Sergeant John Whittle VC DCM (12th Battalion AIF) shaking hands with Corporal George Howell VC MM (1st Battalion AIF), presumably after th...eir decoration ceremony. Sergeant Whittle was born at Huon Island in Tasmania and was decorated with the Victoria Cross following two separate actions against German forces during their retreat to the Hindenburg Line in 1917. In the latter action, he attacked a machine gun crew, killing the group and seizing the gun. During an attack on the village of La Barque, Sergeant Whittle rushed a German trench and forced the men from the position; he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal as a result. Discharged from the military in December 1918, he later moved to Sydney. In 1934, he was presented with a Certificate of Merit after saving a drowning boy. He died in 1946 at the age of 63. Corporal Howell was born in the Sydney suburb of Enfield, New South Wales and was decorated with the Victoria Cross following his actions during the Second Battle of Bullecourt, in which he ran along the parapet of a trench bombing the German forces attacking his position through the use of grenades, and thus driving them back. During an attack on a German held village, he led a rifle bombing section and was awarded the Military Medal for his actions. Severely wounded in his Victoria Cross action, Corporal Howell underwent a prolonged hospitalisation period before returning to Australia. Promoted to sergeant, George Howell returned to Australia on the 31st of October, 1917. Having not adequately recovered from his wounds, he was discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on the 5th of June 1918 on medical grounds. Following the outbreak of WW2, George Howell served with the Australian Eastern Command Headquarters but soon sought his discharge and enlisted with the United States Sea Transport Service and participated in the invasion of Leyte at the commencement of the Philippines campaign. He died in 1964 at the age of 71. Lest We Forget. Photograph came from the Imperial War Museums. Image file number IWM Q 70209. Most of the information on this post came from Wikipedia.

17.01.2022 Shout out to the ladies who used to wear this Army uniform! #ThankYouForYourService Please Tag or Share with them. Even better, do you have a picture to share w...ith us? We'd love to see them and hear your stories about it. Pic courtesy of a WVNA member taken at Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum

16.01.2022 Every year, 11th November commemorates Remembrance Day. The Australian War Memorial will hold a nationally televised ceremony live across Australia by the ABC. ...Australians are encouraged to take a moment and observe a minutes' silence at home, work or school in memory of those who we have lost and those who returned, as well as the veterans' families who may be experiencing grief, hardship and loss. More information can be found at: www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance-day #WeRememberThem

15.01.2022 Hello all A bit more kudos for our museum volunteers for their efforts. Congratulations to all! We have been receiving many accolades since the C19 reopening.... Thanks and regards John ------------------------- Good afternoon Kelli and Jo Just wanted to thank you all for looking after everyone on Sunday morning. The Car display at the Brolga worked a treat with quite a few locals coming to view them . All the people that attended the Port side attractions were thrilled with their presentation. Especially the Military Museum and we just wanted to let you know that we all appreciate your efforts in preserving the history of the Fraser Coast and Maryborough in particular. I still don't quite know how we got through this weekend however everyone was so happy with the welcome that was given to them over the entire weekend I am sure they will be back real soon! Thank you once again David & Lyn MGCCQ Wide Bay Chapter

14.01.2022 Hello all Due to a request, our museum photographer has photographed the Wide Bay colors which are laid up at St Paul’s Church of England, in Lennox Street MARYBOROUGH. These photos may be of interest to some our followers.... Regards John

13.01.2022 "...Kenneth David Clarson... a native of Pialba, Qld, Clarson enlisted with the RAAF on 21 June 1941. While attached to No. 45 (Atlantic Transport) Group RAF in... Canada, 405831 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Clarson was the navigator in an aircraft being ferried from Canada to the United Kingdom on 7 November 1944. When landing on one of the last stages of its journey at Reykjavik, Iceland, aircraft BZ.549 was unable to stop and overshot the runway into soft ground. The nose wheel collapsed and the nose of the fuselage was buried in the ground. Flt Lt Clarson, positioned in the nose compartment, was the only crew member to be killed in the accident, aged 24. He was buried at Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery, Iceland." https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/623419

12.01.2022 On this day... in 1916, the first conscription referendum was held for service in World War I. The referendum was held because the Prime Minister, Billy Hughes,... wanted to conscript young men for overseas service. Whilst Parliament had the means to introduce conscription, Hughes wanted the moral authority that he thought he would get. Because it didn't involve a change to the Constitution, these days we would call it a plebiscite rather than a referendum. Enlistment levels had got so low by mid-June 1916 it was concerning the government, who were now facing a war of uncertain length and with unprecedented casualties. While the arguments for conscription were obvious, those that opposed it did on several strong grounds, including that it was wrong for the country to compel a man to take life and risk his own. The issue deeply divided Australia, and the campaigning on both sides was bitter. The final vote was 51% against, and 48% for conscription. South Australia had the highest "No" vote in the country at 57.5%. Undaunted, Hughes held a second conscription referendum in 1917 after his re-election, but it was defeated by a higher margin. Ian Smith Chair ANZAC Day Committee Image of SA recruiting poster: AWM

12.01.2022 12 October 1964: GPCAPT William Brill DSO DFC and Bar, one of the RAAFs most distinguished bomber pilots of World War 2, passes away aged only 48. Did you know ...that on this day in 1964 GPCAPT William Brill, one of Australia’s most distiguished WW2 bomber pilots and commanders, suddenly died from a heart attack aged only 48 while still in the Air Force? Born in Grong Grong east of Narrandera in southern NSW in 1916, Brill was educated at Yanco Agricultural High School and became a farmer in the local area after completing school. In January 1939, he enlisted in the 21st Light Horse Regiment a militia unit. He then transferred to the Citizen Air Force in November 1940. Brill completed initial training in Sydney before undertaking basic flying training at No 8 Elementary Flying Training School at RAAF Station Narrandera. He was sent to Canada through the Empire Air Training Scheme completing No 3 Service Flying Training School graduating as a Pilot Officer in July 1941 with his Wings. Posted to England he attended 27 Operational Training Unit in late 1941 converting onto the Wellington bomber aircraft. In December 1941 he was posted to 460 SQN (RAAF) as a foundational member. He completed an operational tour of 31 missions flying Wellington heavy bombers operating from RAF Molesworth and then RAF Breighton. He quickly earned a reputation for pressing on the attack despite damage to his aircraft. This was typified by his courage and airmanship on the night of 29/30 May 1942 where his aircraft was one of 27 tasked to strike factories around Paris. Due to bad weather over the English Channel, Brill flew at an altitude of less than 200 feet until crossing the French coast. Over Paris, the bombers met heavy anti-aircraft fire, and while most aircraft released their loads from between 4,000 and 8,000 feet (1,200 and 2,400 m), Brill lined up to attack at only 1,500 feet (460 m). With the bomb bay doors open, his Wellington was struck by flak, damaging the hydraulics and rear gun turret, and leaving one of the 1,000 lb (450 kg) bombs hanging after the others dropped on target. Returning to England through more bad weather, he landed his crippled Wellington on an emergency landing ground with the bomb doors still open and one tyre flat; the plane was later scrapped. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his action on that night; he was the first pilot in 460 SQN to be so decorated. From November 1942 to late 1943, Brill was posted to an instructor position at 27 Operational Training Unit (RAF); the unit where he himself had learnt to fly heavy bombers himself. He was then posted to a second operational tour on heavy bombers serving with 463 SQN (RAAF) as a Flight Commander. On an early mission to Berlin in late January 1944, his aircraft was struck by incendiaries from a Lancaster flying above his resulting in severe damage to his aircraft's nose, rudder controls, and electricals and the port wing on fire. Having warned his crew to prepare to bail out, Brill placed the Lancaster in a dive and succeeded in putting out the flames. The crew was able to remain on board and, after a nine-hour flight, the plane landed back at Waddington. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in May for "leadership, skill and gallantry of the highest order" and "his determination to make every sortie a success" in spite of frequent damage to his aircraft. In May and on promotion to Acting Wing Commander, he was posted to command 467 SQN (RAAF) to replace the previous incumbent who had been killed in action. His unit was involved in the D-Day Landings flying extensive bombing missions across northern France. On a mission targeting V-2 supply facilities on 4 July, his Lancaster was peppered with 140 holes from flak while also successfully evading three German night fighters in an aerial dogfight. He was awarded a Bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross for his leadership and airmanship on the mission. In October 1944, he completed his second operational tour but elected to stay on to mentor the young squadron. He became the first 467 SQN CO to survive his tour as its leader. He returned to Australia in early 1945 having survived 58 Bomber Command missions and been awarded the Distinguished Service Order and the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar becoming one of Australia’s most distinguished Bomber Command pilots and commanders. Post war, Brill remained in the service as a senior officer. He served as the first CO of 10 SQN flying Avro Lincolns based at Townsville, the Director of the RAAF Staff College, Staff Officer to the Chief of Air Staff, Commanding Officer of Officer Training School (RAAF Rathmines), Commanding Officer of RAAF Canberra/Fairbairn, and twice as the Director of Personnel. Tragically, still serving in the RAAF in a staff position in the Department of Air in Canberra, he died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of only 48 at his home in Canberra in 1964. Lest we forget. Images of WGCDR Brill DSO DFC and Bar, CO 467 SQN, courtesy of Australian War Memorial Digital Online Collection (Copyright expired, public domain).

11.01.2022 "The nurses were all Angels in my eyes." - Randy Castillo (18/12/1950-26/03/2002) Lest We Forget

11.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all The following is for your information regarding the easing of Queensland COVID restrictions from 4pm, 17 November 2020.... Regards John -------------------------------------------------- "Good afternoon to all Partners, This information on the further easing of COVID-19 gathering restrictions was announced by the Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, this afternoon. The new measures, applying from 4pm on Tuesday 17 November 2020, include: Up to 50 people can gather in homes and public spaces across Queensland Person limits in indoor premises will increase from 1 person per 4 square metres to 1 person per 2 square metres Up to 200 people can attend weddings and funerals, and all guests can dance at weddings, both indoors and outdoors Seated, ticketed indoor events like theatre, live music, cinemas and sports can increase patron numbers from 50% to 100% Outdoor events can have up to 1,500 people attend with a COVID Safe Event Checklist. Open air stadiums can increase seated capacity from 75% to 100% with a COVID Safe Plan Outdoor dancing will be allowed, including at events like outdoor music festivals or in beer gardens. For a summary of the latest updates click the Stage 5 of the Roadmap link. Any questions on clarification can be put to the Government’s Tourism Response Team at [email protected] Earlier this week the Premier also announced Stirling Hinchliffe as the Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Minister for Sport. We expect to know more about the new department next week. Regards, Martin Martin Simons | General Manager Fraser Coast Tourism & Events T 07 4191 2600 M 0447 763 393 E [email protected] Holiday Here This Year visitfrasercoast.com"

10.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all One of the most unforgettable images that captures the incredible bond between soldiers and their horses.... The loyal and courageous horses of two fallen light horsemen stand behind their graves. Both men were killed when they were ambushed by Turkish soldiers on the 29th of September 1918. The fallen light horsemen were Sergeant Louis Shannon Brook MM, of Pimpinio, Victoria, and Trooper Clarence William Radburn, of Neville, New South Wales, both of the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment. Despite detailed notes and maps on the location of the graves on Trooper Radburn's service record, they were never found by grave registration units in 1922. The Australian Light Horse holds a proud and revered place in the hearts and minds of Australians. The Waler horses carried their men to victory during WW1 and were regarded as amongst the finest cavalry horses in the world. The Australian light horse regiments were devastated to learn that their beloved horses would not be coming home with them at the end of the war. Horses of the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial has these words... "They suffered wounds, thirst, hunger and weariness almost beyond endurance. But never failed. They did not come home. We will never forget them." The memorial is located on the South West external wall of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. https://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw.gov.au//horses-desert Lest We Forget Some information and photograph comes from the Australian War Memorial. Image file number AWM P12049.008

10.01.2022 #OnThisDay in 1916 Australians voted against introducing conscription for overseas service in the First World War. At the outbreak of the war, the number of peo...ple volunteering to enlist for the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was so high that recruitment officers were turning people away. However, as the war went on, casualty rates increased and the number of volunteers declined, so that by 1916 the AIF faced a shortage of men. The referendum provoked furious debate within the Australian community and the proposal for conscription was narrowly defeated. Enlistment for the war continued to fall however, and in 1917 Hughes called for another referendum on the conscription issue. This conscription campaign was just as heated as the first. On 20 December 1917 the nation again voted 'No' to conscription, this time with a slightly larger majority. Australia and South Africa were the only participating countries not to introduce conscription during the First World War. Badges such as this were produced to encourage and display support of the anti-conscription campaigns, and were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies. Learn more: http://ow.ly/nHYZ50C0oeZ REL28376.005

10.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all The museums here at Maryborough have been very fortunate to have weathered the coronavirus quite well. The numbers here at the military museum have been very strong for the past four months since we reopened.... Regards John ----------------------------------- Struggling to stay afloat, Maritime Museum takes one-month hibernation.

10.01.2022 On this day in Australian military history, 1st October 1942. Raid on Mubo New Guinea A party of soldiers from the 2/5th Commando Squadron Australia, under Norman Winning attacked the Japanee base on Mubo, to prevent the Japanese attacking Wau. The Japanese defenders came out to meet the raid, driving the outnumbered Australians back. Sergeant William (Bill) O'Neill was said to have killed 16 Japanese with sub-machine-gun fire while covering the Australian withdrawal. The Japanese were later estimated to have lost 50 killed, including the company commander. Soon after, the unit moved to the nearby Markham valley on long range patrols.

10.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all Now for something completely different...... The attachment was forwarded by Bob Taylor who is one of our many museum volunteers. Looks like C19 is not the only hazard in Melbourne!....... Regards John

10.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all Ernie had his 100th birthday on Monday. Many museum volunteers will remember that he carved 25 large wooden badges for us over a period of several years. The only thing that stopped him was failing eyesight. Else and I will be attending his party in Brisbane on SundayNature’s gentleman!... Regards John

07.01.2022 October 2020 edition of Army News:

07.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Good morning all The manager of the museum for the past two years has been Ken ASHFORD, supported by his wife Judy. Unfortunately, due to many other commitments, they are unable to continue in that role. However, they will still be involved with the school groups that visit from local and SE Queensland. We wish to thank them for their contributions and efforts during that period of time, it is very much appreciated.... To take their place we have Steve WEBB who is a museum volunteer and well known by everybody. As you will remember, Steve retired from the Queensland Police last year after 36 years service where his final posting was OiC of the district forensic crash investigation unit. Steve will be supported by Barry STANBERG, who recently retired as a shift manager at the Carriers Arms Hotel. Barry has been a volunteer for many years and in the past his primary role has been looking after the computers and security cameras. Everybody can be assured that there will be no dramatic changes around the museum, due to the change of management and we would ask that all volunteers continue in giving Steve and Barry their support. The past few months since reopening in June have seen excellent numbers with 3000 visitors to the museum. Kind regards to all John and Else Meyers

05.01.2022 This online webinar may be of interest to some of our followers.

05.01.2022 October 2020 edition of Air Force News:

05.01.2022 I've started working on my Australian Dictionary of Biography entry for Jack Davenport. As need to refresh my memory (perennially vague and it is over a decade... since I wrote it) I'm rereading the book. Also googling to see if there is any new info 'out there'. Was very pleased to find this! See more

05.01.2022 Another piece of our CAC Wackett arrived this week, thanks to the South Australian Aviation Museum. This front windscreen was surplus to their needs and offered for sale to us.

04.01.2022 A word from Museum Director, John Meyers: Hello all Received from Military Historical Society of Australia member Roland MILLBANK.... Regards John ----------------------- John May have sent you this before. The Dorsetsetshire Regiment (39th Regiment of Foot) received their new colours in Sydney, took them home, they are now hung in Sherborne Abbey, Dorset where the photo was taken. Regards, Roland Millbank.

03.01.2022 This may be of interest to some of our followers.

03.01.2022 Did you know... that Corporal Ernest Corey was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field four times, a distinction no other soldier has ever achieved?... Corey, from Numeralla in NSW, was a stretcher bearer with the 55th Battalion. He enlisted as part of the "Men from Snowy River March" in early 1916, and joined his battalion on the Western Front in early 1917. He was twice awarded the MM in that year, frequently venturing out into No Man's Land to tend the wounded. He was awarded the MM twice more in 1918, again for leading stretcher bearer parties under fire, including being wounded himself on 30 September 1918. He survived the war, served on the home front during World War II, and died in 1972. His medals are displayed at the Australian War Memorial. An incredibly brave man, dedicated to looking after his fellow soldiers. Ian Smith Chair Anzac Day Committee Image of Ernest Corey MM: AWM

02.01.2022 The National Archives of Australia has signed contracts totalling $4.4 million for the bulk digitisation of more than 650,000 Second World War service records. ...Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester visited the Second World War Project Digitisation Centre at the National Archives Preservation Facility to see the important work being carried out by staff. Read more: https://bit.ly/36jIdw2 Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

02.01.2022 ‘Thunder of a light horse charge’ - 100 Years of Controversy bewildered by what was happening I just lay there and gazed in astonishment, as the front line dr...ew nearer I saw that their bayonets were drawn and that they were approaching at a hard gallop, having a camera in my haversack I got it out and took a shot - Private Eric George Elliott Late afternoon on the 31st of October 1917, the 4th and 12th Australian Light Horse Regiments (Part of the 4th Light Horse Brigade) charged the desert city of Beersheba, bayonets drawn as swords, .303 rifles slung across their backs. The gallop of thousands of hooves kicked up a plume of dust as the Ottoman defenders open-fired. The 4th Light Horse Regiment dismounted at the dugouts, engaging in vicious hand-to-hand combat with their bayonets. The 12th Light Horse Regiment leaped the trenches, advancing headlong to Beersheba. Before long, the Ottoman troops in the trenches and the defenders in Beersheba had surrendered. Together, the two regiments captured 1,148 prisoners and caused over 1,000 casualties. They lost only 31 men and 70 horses of their own. For the 4th Light Horse Brigade, who had both already earned multiple battle honours at places like Gallipoli and Ypres, the legendary charge at Beersheba became arguably their most significant distinction. Commemorated through films, art and written histories, the bravery and skill of the 4th and 12th LHRs continues to live on 103 years later. Read more here: https://vwma.org.au//thunder-of-a-light-horse-charge---100