Links to additional resources
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, FOULKES-TAYLOR, 10 Light Horse
Subcollections
Overview
Photograph of 1323 Lieutenant Charles Foulkes-Taylor MC of Woodside, 10th Reinforcements, enlisted 5 August 1915, returned 30 April 1919.
Historical information
10 Light Horse was raised as a squadron, then a regiment in October 1914.and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade in Egypt. The Regiment served dismounted in Gallipoli and fought at the charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915, and at Hill 60 on 29-30 August. The only Victoria Cross awarded to a Light Horseman recognised the valour of Lieutenant Hugo Throssell at Hill 60.
After Gallipoli the Regiment was bought up to strength to defended Egypt from the Ottoman Army advancing on the Suez Canal. Through 1916 they drove the Turks across the deserts of Sinai, participating in the battles of Romani and Magdhaba.
In 1917 as part of the Desert Column they advanced into Palestine and participated in the bloody battles to break the Gaza-Beersheba line and helped capture Jerusalem. They participated in the Es Salt Raid in May 1918. In August they were equipped with swords and retrained as cavalry. In this role they took part in the rout of the Ottoman army in the Jordan Valley, a campaign the light horse referred to as "The Great Ride". In September the 10th was the first formed regiment to enter Damascus.
Turkey surrendered on 30 October 1918. After the end of the war, the regiment saw action in putting down the Egyptian uprising of 1919. The Regiment was one of the few to return home as a formed unit.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-55-291
Inscriptions and markings
Military Cross
''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led his troops for a distance of 2 miles, capturing a number of prisoners, motor and mule-drawn transport. He personally shot five of the enemy who tried to resist. It was owing to his dash and good leadership that two roads were so quickly seized and held.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
Contextual Information
This photograph is part of the extensive Phil Sullivan 10th Light Horse Collection donated to the Army Museum in November 2023.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Other items from Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, GOULD, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, HEGGERTY, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, HEMME, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, HUMMERSTON, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1329 JONES, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, JONES, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, JUDGE, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, LIDDELOW, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1339 MAIDMENT, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1340 MARTIN, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1345 O'NEILL, 10 Light Horse
-
World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1347 PETTIT, 10 Light Horse
