23rd Light Horse Regiment
The 23rd Light Horse Regiment (Barossa) was a Citizens Military Force (CMF) unit of the Australian Light Horse, formed during the 1912 reorganisation of the Australian Army. The regiment traces its origins back to the militia cavalry units raised in the colony of South Australia, specifically the South Australian Mounted Rifles.
| 23rd Light Horse Regiment | |
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23rd Light Horse Regiment hat badge | |
| Active | 1912–1942 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Light Horse |
| Type | Mounted |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | 6th Cavalry Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Barossa Valley |
| Motto(s) | 'Swift and Sure' |
| Battle honours | ANZAC, GALLIPOLI 1915, EGYPT 1915–1917 SINAI 1917–1918 |
| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch | |
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