10th (Nelson) Mounted Rifles
The 10th (Nelson) Mounted Rifles, previously known as the 1st Regiment, Nelson Mounted Rifles was a military unit based in Nelson, New Zealand. They served in the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I and first saw action during the Battle of Gallipoli. As a part of the larger New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade (of the ANZAC Mounted Division) they went on to serve in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.
| 10th (Nelson) Mounted Rifles | |
|---|---|
Middle Eastern Theatre during the Great War | |
| Active | 1901–1944 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Allegiance | New Zealand Crown |
| Branch | New Zealand Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Mounted Infantry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Rem gero strenue (Fight with zeal) |
| Equipment | Daimler Dingo M3 Stuart Light Tank M3 Scout Car Universal Carrier |
| Engagements | Second Boer War World War I World War II |
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