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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.
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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 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.898199 Long: 115.970061 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Artist: | Charles Robb |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th March, 2023 |
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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: MASinai & Palestine
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au