3rd Armoured Division (Australia)
The 3rd Armoured Division was an armoured unit of the Australian Army during World War II. Originally raised in 1921 as the 1st Cavalry Division, the formation had been converted into a motor division in early 1942, before adopting the armoured designation in November 1942. A Militia formation, the division undertook garrison duties in New South Wales and then Queensland and did not see combat before being disbanded in late 1943 and early 1944.
3rd Australian Armoured Division formation sign
M3 Grant tanks similar to those used by 2nd Armoured Brigade
3rd Armoured Division Plaque - Murgon Showgrounds
Australian Light Horse were mounted troops with characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry, who served in the Second Boer War and World War I. During the inter-war years, a number of regiments were raised as part of Australia's part-time military force. These units were gradually mechanised either before or during World War II, although only a small number undertook operational service during the war. A number of Australian light horse units are still in existence today.
Australian light horsemen on Walers in 1914, prior to their departure from Australia to serve in World War I
South Australian Mounted Rifles training in Adelaide, prior to deployment to South Africa, circa 1900
Australian light horse monument in Beersheeba
Troopers of the 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheeba, 1917