This blog is a companion to the Database of Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington

Showing posts with label Camel Corps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Camel Corps. Show all posts

Sunday, May 8, 2011

The Charge of the Light Horse, Beersheba, 1917

Trooper Herbert James Teather, of Moonee Ponds, embarked with the Camel Corps in December 1916.  After a short period of training he was transferred to the 4th Light Horse Regiment, and took part in the legendery last charge of the light horse at Beersheba in October 1917.  Read Rod Martin's story of Trooper Teather's part in the battle for Beersheba, and learn his fate.