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12-March-2023
12-March-2023

Photographs supplied by Laurens West
The bronze sculpture with interpretive plaques commemorate the foundation of the 10th Light Horse Regiment.

The 10th Light Horse Regiment was formed and trained in Guildford, prior to shipping to the Middle East. They fought in the infamous Battle of the Nek and the Battle of Hill 60 and at Beersheba, before playing a significant role in the capture of Damascus. The 10th Light Horsemen received many military honours, including a Victoria Cross for Captain Hugo Throssell.
 

Location

Address:Meadow & Stirling Streets, Stirling Square, Guildford, 6005
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.898199
Long: 115.970061
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Artist:Charles Robb

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 12th March, 2023
Front Inscription

Gallipoli

Plaque :

In honour of the soldiers and their mounts of the 10th Light Horse Regiment

Australian Imperial Force 1914  - 1919

Dedicated by all ranks of the 10th Light Horse Regiment

12 March 2023

Left Side Inscription
Sinai & Palestine
Source: MA
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