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03 March 2010
Brisbane troopers turn 150
2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years from horses to horse power at its Gallipoli Barracks home on February 27.
First raised as the Brisbane Mounted Rifles, the present-day troopers commemorated its long and unique lineage in the Australian Army.
The celebration began with a formal early morning commemoration to remember the sacrifices of previous generations.
The service was followed by a Regimental breakfast and then moved to an open day for family and friends.
CO 2/14 LHR (QMI) Lt-Col Chris Mills said it was a great day for the Regiment celebrating the achievements of past and present generations.
He said it also provided the opportunity to give families a greater understanding of what it was their partners did.
“There are 22 battle honours emblazoned on the Guidons representing significant blood sweat and tears from a number of generations that have gone before us,” Lt-Col Mills said.
“That history dates back to the Queensland Shearers’ Strike in 1891 to the Boer War and to our current commitments, noting we currently have 122 soldiers deployed on operations.”
Lt-Col Mills said the long history was an integral part of the unit’s culture and helped to inspire soldiers in living up to its proud heritage.
Trooper Cory “Dutchie” Holland has deployed twice on operations to Afghanistan in his four-year military career.
He knows only too well the importance of tradition within military culture with a Light Horseman great-grandfather and a brother serving in the Army as well.
Tpr Holland said his great-grandfather was an important part of his decision to join the Army.
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
2/14 LHR (QMI) remembers the sacrifices from its proud past with the units 22 battle honours.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
2/14 LHR (QMI) part of the birthday celebration was a unit family day with equipment displays and demo's. left TPR Adam Myers age 19 Comd Troop 2/14 LHR (QMI) explains the F88(c) barrel removement to his brother- right- Josh Myers 18 from Maryborough.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
Familys and friends from 2/14 LHR (QMI) remember the sacrifices from its past and present soldiers killed in battles.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
left LT -COL Commanding officer 2/14 LHR (QMI) cuts the 150th birthday cake with the youngest soldier from 2/14 LHR (QMI) right- TPR Billy Quinlan age 18, Cav scott C sqn.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
C/s V22 9 (ASLAV Tyre 1) enters the enoggera dam for the Amphibious demo, part of the 150th birthday celebrations.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
C/s V22 9 (ASLAV Tyre 1) swims the enoggera dam for the Amphibious demo, part of the 150th birthday celebrations.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
SGT Roy Seamons C Sqn also a member of Queensland mounted infantry historsical troop, delivering the Quinns post.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
SGT Roy Seamons C Sqn also a member of Queensland mounted infantry historsical troop, delivering the Quinns post.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
" We walk in foot steps of giants" commanding officer LT-COL Christopher Mills delivers his powerful speech.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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2/14 LHR (QMI) celebrated 150 years of service to the nation.
Trooper Cory "Dutchie" Holland who have's deployed twice within four year career, delivers his speech to the familys and friends of the regt.
(Date taken: 27 February 2010)
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