By Aaron Cordy
DUSK settled on the Negev Desert, Palestine, as 800 Australian Light Horsemen charged 6km to secure the town of Be’er Sheva, bringing a close to the battle in the Sinai Palestine Campaign of World War I, on October 31, 1917. With bayonets in hand, they flew over the Turkish trenches to capture the town and gain access to much-needed water wells. The capture of Be’er Sheba enabled British Empire forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza on November 7 and advance into Palestine.
To pay tribute to the brave serving men, Kyabram and Girgarre R.S.L., Kyabram Cemetery Trust, Kyabram Club and Kyabram Historical Society will hold a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Lone Pine/Anzac Memorial of the Kyabram Cemetery. The ceremony will begin 6pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Families are encouraged to mingle with the horsemen after the event, and R.S.L. members are welcome to wear their medals.
Free Sausage Sizzle to follow the service.
Donations to Henley Friends & The Lighthorse Regiment are appreciated.
