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ANZAC Q&A - HOW MANY MEN WERE IN A LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT?

Written by SuperAdmin | Jan 18, 2016 4:18:06 PM

Image:  Members of the 2nd Light Horse Regiment in Egypt.

Q.   How many men were in a light horse regiment?
A.   At full strength a light horse regiment consisted of 526 men, organised into a regimental headquarters of 42 officers and men and three squadrons of 158 officers and men each.

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