Summary:
This regiment is an Army Reserve unit within 4th Brigade with its headquarters located at Simpson Barracks, Macleod in Melbourne and with depots at Sale and Bandiana.
The role of 4/19 PWLH is to provide specified individual and collective light cavalry capabilities to support, sustain and reinforce Army’s operational forces. 4 Brigade capability directive essential tasks are to support School of Armour and mounted support to FPCG and RRF.
Role: Reconnaissance Regiment
Location: Simpson Barracks, Macleod, Vic
Motto: Ich Dien
Regimental Birthday:
March – Quick: Australian Light Horse
March – Slow:
Affiliations:
The Royal Dragoon Guards
The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish)
The King’s Royal Hussars
Battle Honours: Coral-Balmoral – Hat Dich – Binh Ba – Vietnam 1968-72
Barracks:
Simpson Barracks, Watsonia, VIC
North Bandiana, Wodonga, VIC
Regimental History
| Commanding Officers |
Regimental History |
Deployments |
| Regimental Sergeant-Majors |
Regimental Lineage |
Picture Gallery |
| Honorary Colonels |
Guidons and Standards |
Documents |
| Regimental Mascots |
Unit History Books |
Museums and Memorials |
| Civic Honours |
Roll of Honour |
Unit Distinctions |
Regimental Uniforms and Insignia
| Badges |
Patches |
Uniforms |
Challenge Coins |
Other |
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