Topic: AIF - 3B - 9 LHR
9th LHR, AIF
War Diary, 3 September
Pro Gloria et Honore - For Glory and Honour
Regimental March - Marching Through Georgia
The Diary
1914
Thursday, September 3, 1914
See 4th Military District, South Australia for militia activities.
1915
Friday, September 3, 1915
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Canterbury Slope
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Took over trenches on Rhododendron Hill from Colonel Young of the Auckland Infantry.
Strength 125 of 9th Light Horse Regiment and 175 of 5th Battalion Suffolks, total 300 all ranks.
The outer line of defence has a frontage of 420 yards exclusive of a new trench to be dug which will increase the frontage to 530 yards. These trenches face generally towards the south east. There is also an inner line of defence facing the north east. This line is to be held if the position at the Apex on the slope of Chunuk Bair is forced by the Turks.
The six machine guns of the Brigade are in position on the hill.
Lieutenant Ragless and 21 others are holding the position on Table Top as a detached part to the right rear of the Rhododendron Hill.
Water and rations have to be carried up the hill from the valley, also all the stores.
Two reliefs of 30 each digging new trench at night on the right of the position.
9th Light Horse Regiment Routine Order No. 3
Para 132. Bathing. It is forbidden to bathe on the beach during daylight between the jetty north west of No. 3 Post and the barricade at foot of Walker's Ridge.
Para 139. It is notified for information that from a source at present unconfirmed the enemy intends to make a general attack about 5 September 1915. All ranks are to be warned accordingly, put on alert and dispositions made to strength in position as soon as possible.
11. New Position. A portion of the Regiment comprising:
a. Part of Headquarters Staff;b. D Squadron; and,
c. Also 2 Officers and 174 Other Ranks of the Suffolk Infantry Regiment of the 54th Division.All under my command took over the position on the Canterbury Slopes today.
12. Posts. The following posts have been established: No's 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the main fire trench round the south west and south sides of the position. A No. 5 Post mainly for lookout is established at the north east side of the position. Also F and G Posts at the extreme east of the position. All the Auckland troops have been withdrawn except at Posts F and G where our men will dovetail in with them for a few days.
13. Patrols. OC No. 1 Post will furnish the following patrols nightly:
a. Detached post of 1 sergeant and 3 Other Ranks to go out at 2000 and return at 2000 tomorrow. 24 hours rations and water will be carried.b. No 2 Patrol and No 3 Patrol each of 1 Corporal and 3 men to patrol the valley in front of the position. Tour of duty from 2000 to 0400. Guides will be furnished to take patrols to their positions. All parties will report to Regimental Headquarters at 1930 to receive password.
15. Diggers. OC Suffolk Infantry will detail two reliefs of 30 men each for tonight's work. The 1st party to parade at 1930 and the relief at 2330. Fall in trench rear Regimental Headquarters.
16. Lookout Post No. 5. OC Suffolks will furnish 5 men and 1 NCO as a lookout at No 5 Post daily.
1916
Sunday, September 3, 1916
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Hod Nabit
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Carrying out Routine Work.
On alternate days, one Squadron takes over line of Outposts running from Bayed to Bada and thus connecting with the Imperial Camel Corps on right and New Zealand Mounted Rifles on left.
1917
Monday, September 3, 1917
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Abasan el Kebir
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - The Regiment, forming part of the Brigade, carried out a tactical scheme under General Officer in Command in the vicinity of El Gubba.
Brigade AIF Canteen opened.
1918
Tuesday, September 3, 1918
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Ludd area
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Two Other Ranks left on Egyptian Leave.
Training and routine as per syllabus.
An epidemic of influenza was now prevalent in the Regiment. Sixteen Other Ranks were admitted to hospital and about 40 were classified as unfit for duty. The health of the Regiment after the long period in the Jordan Valley was by no means good and men in debilitated condition were unable to resist this influenza infection. The Regimental Medical Officer and staff had a particularly strenuous time attending to the abnormal number of sick.
During the morning training interval Turner, Captain Chaplain RC, lectured to Regiment on the Ethical Aspect of Venereal Disease.
1919
Wednesday, September 3, 1919
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Adelaide
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Regiment disbanded.
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Sources:
See: 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Contents
Australian Light Horse Studies Centre, AIF War Diaries of the Great War, Site Transcription Policy
Further Reading:
9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 9th LHR AIF War Diary, 3 September
