1st Australian Horse
| 1st Australian Horse | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1897–?? |
| Country |
 New South Wales |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Type | Mounted Infantry |
| Engagements | Second Boer War |
The 1st Australian Horse was a mounted infantry regiment of the Colony of New South Wales.
History
The regiment was raised on 28 August 1897 at Murrumburrah, New South Wales, as the 1st Australian (Volunteer) Horse.[1] The 1st Australian Horse wore distinctive myrtle green uniforms.
Two detachments of the regiment served during the Second Boer War.
Commanding officer
- MacKay, James Alexander Kenneth (Kenneth Mackay)
References
- Notes
- ↑ "Our Volunteers". The Australian Star (Sydney), Friday 1 October 1897, p.5. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
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