Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regiment, 19141919 sgt c. The men of the otago mounted rifles omr personified to the very end the meaning of their regimental motto, es fidelis be faithful. The war diary of the auckland mounted rifles recounts how the regiment met jewish people for the first time at richon le zion. Auckland city council wage book for men in service in world war i 19161919. Auckland mounted rifles, squadron and th mounted rifles. It was formed from three squadrons belonging to pre war territorial force regiments. Art and history the waikato mounted rifles, artist rebecca holden, whose grandfather served with the. They served in the middle eastern theatre of world war i and first saw action during the battle of gallipoli.
At yesterdays launch of a project to detail the history of the otago mounted rifles, editors dr don mackay and dr aaron fox said the contribution of personal accounts from soldiers who served with the regiment would transform the book from a scholastic account to a social history. There is a roll of honour and a list of wounded for each campaign. The auckland mounted rifles regiment actions in 1915, from sinai to gallipoli. The stories and photos about the, nz mounted rifles 1914. The regiment was established with twentysix officers, 523 other ranks and 600 horses. Obituary 8th south canterbury mounted rifles hayter c lt. First world war army service records, commonly used abbreviations. It took nearly six hours of fighting before the auckland mounted rifles managed to capture the first enemy position. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Auckland mounted rifles new zealand ww1 collar badge j r gaunt londong. The stories and photos about the, nz mounted rifles 1914 1919. Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles 1921 shows that only a handful of the 333 men killed during the war are included on the clubs roll of honour, which lists sixtyfive men.
The 11th north auckland mounted rifles was formed on 17 march 1911. George roland bradford online cenotaph auckland war. The auckland mounted rifles is affiliated to the new zealand mounted rifles charitable trust and operates under the same values and guidelines. The 11th north auckland mounted rifles were formed 17 march 1911. Photo 6th manawatu mounted rifles boyson h b cpl 11858. The auckland mounted rifles regiment was a mounted infantry regiment from new zealand raised, in august 1914, for service during the first world war. Auckland mounted rifles died of wounds 8 november 1917 beersheba war cemetery, palestine. The official account of the nz mounted rifles brigade auckland, canterbury and wellington mounted rifles, which fought right through the sinai and palestine. Officers of the regiment, the history of the canterbury mounted rifles 19141919, auckland, 1928, p. Ww1 anzac new zealand mounted rifles nzmr brass shoulder. The 3rd auckland mounted rifles was formed on march 17, 1911. Chris pugsleys gallipoli the new zealand story and terry kinlochs echoes of gallipoli in the words of the mounted rifles are the two i would definitely consult first. See more ideas about auckland, gallipoli campaign and anzac cove. Bibliography published histories, websites, etc 3rd auckland mounted rifles squadron on new zealand history.
The auckland mounted rifles regiment was one of four regional mounted rifles regiments raised to serve overseas in the new zealand expeditionary force nzef during the first world war the others were the canterbury, wellington and otago mounted regiments. They saw service at gallipoli as part of the auckland mounted rifle regiment and also in sinai and palestine 19161919 with the new zealand mounted rifle brigade of the anzac mounted division. The auckland mounted rifles regiment amr and the rest of the new zealand mounted rifles brigade nzmr move east across palestine into the jordan valley in early 1918 as part page 5 1919 the return home of the new zealand mounted rifles brigade nzmr is delayed by a shortage of shipping. History of mounted rifles begun otago daily times online. Unsung gallipoli heroes of the canterbury mounted rifles. New zealand mounted rifle reinforcement badge database. Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles 1921. The canadian mounted rifles 1 were raised under 2 mounted rifles brigades, plus additional unabridged units. The troopers tale records the history of the regiment from the 1860s to the present day, and tells the fascinating personal stories of many previously unknown new zealand soldiers. The waikato mounted rifles wmr is the new zealand armys only territorial force army reserve squadron of the royal new zealand armoured corps rnzac. Gives a brief history of the build up to the war and nz becoming involved, and relates their march and embarkation. There was little rest for the brigade on the night of august 8. Plowman, jeffrey and thomas, malcolm 4th new zealand armoured brigade in italy, kiwi armour 1, jeffrey plowman, 2000.
It was separate from the auckland mounted rifles regiment which formed part of the new zealand territorial force, though it wore the same. Apr 02, 2017 restaurants to book near art and history the waikato mounted rifles. When most of the new zealand expeditionary force goes to france in april 1916, the new zealand mounted rifles brigade nzmr remains in egypt as part of an anzac mounted. John francis turnwald puhoi memorial trooper john francis turnwald was the son of bartly and annie turnwald, of puhoi. Alfred aghan online cenotaph auckland war memorial museum. According to his personnel records he was in squadron, th reinforcements with the rank of private and then was transferred to the veterinary corps briefly and then to the th mounted rifles, new zealand mounted rifles with the rank of. The original thought was that canada would raise a series of mounted rifle regiments as part of an overseas 2nd contingent.
He too like trooper parry embarked on the june 1915 with the 5th reinforcements as part of the auckland mounted rifles. The history of the otago mounted rifles by don mackay. Ww1 military medal to 2nd canadian mounted rifles, sergeant york, a us citizen. Official war history of the wellington mounted rifles regiment. D l quintal auckland mounted rifles w stoker 1st australian light horse regiment auckland mounted rifles were immediately reequipped as a mounted unit. The last men were due to leave over the night of 1920 december.
Collections the kauri museum services kauri museum. Auckland mounted rifles regiment mounted rifles units. Auckland mounted rifles nzhistory, new zealand history. Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regiment, 19141919 by c.
Gallipoli 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. Nicol sergeant charles gordon nicol, wilson and horton, 1921, auckland. One member of the community was a brother of rabbi goldstein, of auckland. The troopers tale tells the stories of the troopers, war horses and campaigns of new zealands otago mounted rifles omr. Of these sixtyfive, a significant number survived the war. All regiments were raised from existing militia cavalry regiments from coastcoast. Auckland mounted rifles timeline 191419 mounted rifles. In the words of new zealands mounted riflemen, auckland,2005, pp. A hawk bearing a shield with the southern cross on breast, and maori striking weapons taiaha and tewhatewha in claws. Jan 31, 2010 since the end of the world war one and especially in recent years, volumes have been written about the new zealand mounted rifles. World war one cambridge roll of honour cambridge museum. In sinai and palestine the mounted rifles were valued for their ability to patrol and carry out reconnaissance over a much larger area than could be covered on. It was defended by 300 turks who were now well prepared. Home about us journal membership gallery spotlight contact us links c nzmhs 2012 2020 last update 732020 email.
Official war history of the wellington mounted rifles regiment by. The mounted rifles founded in 1900 the otamatea mounted rifles, joined with other northland companies to make up the north auckland mounted rifles. His troops were the rough riders, the auckland mounted rifles, the infantry battalion, the onehunga rifles and a battery with its 12pounders. Auckland mounted rifles nzhistory, new zealand history online. The auckland mounted rifles regiment amr was one of four mounted rifles. New zealand mounted rifles reinforcements pegasus collar badges ww1 kiwi anzac. Auckland mounted rifles club honour board index this index database has been compiled from information transcribed from the auckland mounted rifles club roll of honour board. Died of wounds 12 august 1918 trooper foster is wearing a type 3 basic frame a8 hat badge. Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regiment, 19141919, by c. The auckland mounted rifles regiment amr is formed from the three territorial force mounted rifles regiments of the auckland military district and starts training for service overseas as part of the new zealand expeditionary force nzef. In 1917 the club was given permission by auckland city council to mount its roll of honour in the vestibule or other suitable position in the auckland town hall 1 a report roll of honour published in the auckland star. The development of the auckland war memorial museum online collection is an ongoing process. Official history of new zealands effort in the great war 3 book.
The history of the canterbury mounted rifles, by officers of the regiment auckland. The new zealand mounted rifles brigade was a brigade of the new zealand army during the first world war. Available from nationwide book distributors ltd, nz. The regiment was commanded by lieutenantcolonel charles ernest randolph mackesy, and comprised a headquarters, a machinegun section and three squadrons formed from territorial force regiments. In midseptember the mounted rifles and infantry less machine gunners and a few others sailed for a rest at lemnos. The troopers tale the history of the otago mounted rifles. The auckland mounted rifles regiment was raised in august 1914, at the start of the first world war, from the region around auckland on the north island of new zealand. Antique 1861 troop b new york mounted rifles civil war military register. Auckland mounted rifles surviving officers december 1918. Regarding the assault on hill 60, there are several books to choose from. Briscoe, the mounted riflemen in sinai and palestine. Departed zietoun and marched to canal with auckland mounted rifles 23.
They were mobilised during world war i as a squadron of the auckland mounted rifles regiment. Unfortunately only a few pages have been dedicated to mounted rifle reinforcement badges and there is still much mystery about them. Anzac mounted division formed with division hq at salhia 16. Unidentified trooper, a squadron 8th reinforcements, auckland mounted rifles. John francis turnwald puhoi memorial 100 nz world war.
It was separate from the auckland mounted rifles regiment which formed part of the new zealand territorial force, though it wore the same insignia. The good guys, in khaki, were under the command of major white. Each database is also searchable by a variety of terms such as name, location and date. The brigade was formed from three regiments the auckland mounted rifles, the canterbury mounted rifles, the wellington mounted rifles and smaller support units. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. King and country glossy rough riders rrg02 2 mounted wrifles aa194s3. Media in category new zealand mounted rifles brigade the following 55 files are in this category, out of 55 total. The history of the canterbury mounted rifles 19141919. The story of two campaigns official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regiment, 19141919, wilson and horton, auckland, 1921. The return home of the new zealand mounted rifles brigade nzmr is delayed by a shortage of shipping. Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regi. Looks at the sendoff of the 210 volunteers of the 1st contingent of the new zealand mounted rifles to south africa at the start of the boer war, 21 oct 1899. At the end of a long but entertaining afternoon the boers were ousted at bayonet point.
The new zealand mounted rifles brigade comprised around 22% of the new zealand expeditionary force which left new zealand in. This site for the film project of the story on the cold footed mounts, nz mounted rifles. It was assigned to the new zealand mounted rifles brigade, part of the new zealand expeditionary force. Our display offer for our mounted rifles team is to appear as a 2 rider team given enough notice we can pull in additional riders for a 4 rider section and we can either just ride around your venue in costume, interacting with the public or we can put on a fullscale mounted rifles mounted skills display including section drills and battle. Altogether the brigade had an establishment of 1,940 men and 2,032 horses and by the end. Today the squadron is part of queen alexandras mounted rifles qamr where it forms the regiments reserve squadron. As a part of the larger new zealand mounted rifles brigade of the anzac mounted division they went on to serve in the. They were mobilised during the first world war as a squadron of the auckland mounted rifles regiment. Thomas simpkins online cenotaph auckland war memorial. Otahuhu cemetery applications for burial warrants 19211925. Raised in 1914 as part of the new zealand expeditionary force, it was one of the first new zealand units to sail for service overseas.
Small arms 1914present military weapons guns firearms gun rifles ln book. Listed below are some of the books that may help you to uncover the. Search auckland mounted rifles club honour board index. When it was sent to gallipoli the auckland mounted rifles left horses behind in egypt and the men fought in the same manner as their counterparts in the new zealand infantry battalions. Official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regiment, 19141919 hardcover june 20, 2006 by c. The joy of these people at being freed from the tyranny of the turks was unbounded. This search function lets you find records from auckland museums natural sciences, human history and documentary heritage collections. After the evacuation of anzac the amr served as part of the nz mounted brigade in the demanding. Photo 7th southland mounted rifles gillett w j tpr 9183. The history of the canterbury mounted rifles, by officers of the regiment. Art and history the waikato mounted rifles hamilton. Total war service was 1 year and 358 days personnel records indicate the following units. My grandfather, rev charles j h dobson 9633 sailed with otago mounted rifles on the hmnzt no 5 ruapehu.
Specialised books for the serious student of conflict. See more ideas about world war one, new zealand and world war i. Engaging programmes for all year levels from ece to year 12. The fighting was equally fierce two weeks later in the second assault on hill 60, where about 25 waikato men with the auckland mounted rifles to part. The book s intended launch date of april 2010 would coincide. Canterbury mounted rifles nz gallipoli great war forum. Hello, does anyone have information on the movements of the otago mounted rifles between december 1914 and october 1915. From the story of two campaigns official war history of the auckland mounted rifles regiment 1914 1919 by sergeant c g nicol. Thomas simpkins war service is remembered on a memorial at the base of. Buy history of the canterbury mounted rifles 19141919 by powles, c. The auckland mounted rifles were chosen as the first regiment to leave from the new zealand mounted rifles brigade, which meant that the canterbury mounted rifles had to extend its lines to cover for the aucklanders. The auckland mounted rifles regiment comprised three squadrons, each with about 180 men. The history of the canterbury mounted rifles 19141919 book.
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