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World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 2397 QUARTERMAINE, 10 Light Horse
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Overview
Photograph of 2397 Trooper Arnold Quartermaine from Wagin, 17th Reinforcements, enlisted 17 February 1916, returned 22 February 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.
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Registration number
cwa-org-32-55-597
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A farrier is a professional who specializes in the care of horses’ hooves . During World War I, farriers played an important role in the Australian Light Horse. They were responsible for the maintenance of horses’ hooves, including trimming, shaping, and shoeing them to ensure proper balance, support, and overall health . Farriers were in great demand by the Australian Light Horse, and they were welcomed with open arms .The role of a farrier in the light horse was to ensure that the horses were in good health and able to perform their duties effectively.
Contextual Information
This photograph is part of the extensive Phil Sullivan 10th Light Horse Collection donated to the Army Museum in November 2023.
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- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 4784 CUSACK, 10 Light Horse (0.02km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF96130 SHEARER (nee KILGARIFF) (0.02km away)
- World War 1, Western Australia, Nursing Service, SPRIGG, 1915 (0.02km away)
- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 2263 KEALLEY, 10 Light Horse (0.02km away)
- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 2938 KERSHAW, 10 Light Horse (0.02km away)
- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 360 AINSWORTH, 10 Light Horse (0.02km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF96144 HOBBY (married MITCHELL) (0.04km away)
- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1054 THOMPSON, 10 Light Horse (0.05km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF90726 MURRAY (0.05km away)
- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 2956 TAYLOR, 10 Light Horse (0.07km away)
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