Colour Patch – 10th Light Horse – 1941 to 1944

Description

Description: Colour Patch – 10th Light Horse – 1941 to 1944

Condition: Very Good

Comments: Colour Patch – 10th Light Horse – 1941 to 1944.

Reference: KG 456

During the Second World War, the regiment underwent several name changes in order to show its varying roles. In 1943, it was gazetted as an Australian Imperial Force unit, after the majority of its personnel volunteered to serve overseas. This did not occur, though, and instead, its main task was the defence of south-west Australia. During this period, the regiment was also partially mechanised, although it did retain horses which were used to patrol the coastline. It was the last regiment in Australia to employ horses. It was disbanded on 14 April 1944

The 10th Light Horse became Western Command Reconnaissance Battalion in 1941 to 1942.

Renamed 10th Reconnaissance Battalion in 1942 and then back to 10th Light Horse Regiment.