The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Profile portrait of Brigadier General William Grant, C.M.G., D.S.O. He served at Gallipoli and then in Sinai in command of the 11th Light Horse Regiment. In August 1917 he took command of the 4th Brigade and commanded the famous charge of Beersheba, (see Catalogue No. AWM 2811). In 1918 he was temporarily in command of the entire Anzac Mounted Division. He was known for his fairness, reliability and attention to all aspects of his command. After the war he continued his occupation as a pastoralist on the Darling Downs. In March 1918, Lambert was received by Brigadier-General William Grant at Belah. Lambert wrote: 'I proceeded with Major Stoddart by rail to Belah, where I was most cordially received and entertained by General Grant.' (Lambert 1938, p.90)
Custom made, officer's private purchase lightweight wool twill service dress tunic with oxidised brass general officer's sword and baton rank insignia on the shoulder straps. The tunic has a pair of b
Portrait of Brigadier General William Grant CMG DSO and Bar who commanded the Australian 4th Light Horse Brigade 1917-1919 and the Anzac Mounted Division (temporarily) in 1918. Grant was a surveyor an
Standard British army issue lance with bamboo shaft, steel lance head and pointed shoe, and a leather thong and grip at the centre of the shaft. National flags were not carried by the light horse re
Red wool bunting triangular lance pennant with a white cotton hoist. A pair of cotton tape ties is attached to the bottom of the hoist. The pair that would originally have been attached to the top of
Official war artist James Quinn was instructed to paint the portrait of Brigadier General Henry Gordon Bennett, CB, CMG, DSO, who was mentioned in despatches eight times. A member of the Citizen Mili
Custom made, officer's private purchase lightweight wool twill service dress tunic with oxidised brass general officer's sword and baton rank insignia on the shoulder straps. The tunic has a pair of b
Portrait of Brigadier General Harold Edward 'Pompey' Elliott, CB, CMG, DSO, DCM, Commanding 15th Brigade (earlier also 7th Battalion and 1st Brigade), 1st Australian Imperial Force. Elliott was at the
