9th (Wellington East Coast) Mounted Rifles
The 9th (Wellington East Coast) Mounted Rifles was formed on March 17, 1911. They were mobilised during World War I as a squadron of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment. 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.[1][2]
| 9th (Wellington East Coast) Mounted Rifles | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1911–1921 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Allegiance | New Zealand Crown |
| Branch | New Zealand Army |
| Role | Mounted |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade |
| Engagements | World War I |
Middle Eastern Theatre during the Great War
Great War Battles
Between the Wars
In 1921 they became the 7th New Zealand Mounted Rifles (Wellington East Coast) and later still became the Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles, which was later was absorbed into the 2nd Armoured Regiment, on the 29 March 1944.[1]
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