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'''1st Light Car Patrol''' was formed in [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]] during 1916 and was at first named the 1st Armoured Car Section but was also known as the 1st Armoured Car Battery. Equipped with three armoured cars built at the Vulcan Engineering Works in [[South Melbourne, Victoria|South Melbourne]], a {{convert|50|HP|abbr=on}} [[Daimler Company|Daimler]], a {{Convert|60|hp|abbr=on}} [[Mercedes (car)|Mercedes]] and a {{Convert|50|hp|abbr=on}} [[Minerva (automobile)|Minerva]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8184053 |title="CAMERODDITIES" FROM READERS. |newspaper=[[The_Argus_(Australia)|The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 |
'''1st Light Car Patrol''' was formed in [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]] during 1916 and was at first named the 1st Armoured Car Section but was also known as the 1st Armoured Car Battery. Equipped with three armoured cars built at the Vulcan Engineering Works in [[South Melbourne, Victoria|South Melbourne]], a {{convert|50|HP|abbr=on}} [[Daimler Company|Daimler]], a {{Convert|60|hp|abbr=on}} [[Mercedes (car)|Mercedes]] and a {{Convert|50|hp|abbr=on}} [[Minerva (automobile)|Minerva]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8184053 |title="CAMERODDITIES" FROM READERS. |newspaper=[[The_Argus_(Australia)|The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957)]] |location=Melbourne, Vic. |date=25 January 1941 |accessdate=28 December 2014 |page=7 Supplement: The Argus Week-end Magazine |publisher=National Library of Australia}}</ref> All were armoured and the Daimler and Mercedes were armed with Colt machine guns. The unit fought against the [[Senussi]] in the [[Sudan]] and [[Libyan Desert|Western Desert]]. The 1st Armoured Car Section became the 1st Light Car Patrol on 3 December . As their original 3 vehicles became worn out from hard use in the Western Desert and were irreparable due to shortages of spare parts, the unit was reequipped with six [[Ford]] light cars.<ref name="Mallett">{{cite web|last1=Mallett|first1=Ross|title=Armoured Cars|url=http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/Armoured_cars.html|website=http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888|accessdate=28 December 2014}}</ref> Extra drivers and motorcycles were provided. The cars were given names: Anzac, Billzac, Osatal, Silent Sue, Imshi and Bung.<ref name="Mallett" /> These were traded in for six new Fords on 11 December 1917. In May 1917 the unit was redeployed to [[Sinai and Palestine Campaign|Palestine]] by rail, and served throughout the campaign there.<ref name="Mallett" /> |
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| 1st Light Car Patrol | |
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 Badge of the 1st Light Car Patrol | |
| Active | 1916 – ? |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Armoured Car |
| Role | Patrol |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Engagements | Sinai and Palestine Campaign |
1st Light Car Patrol was formed in Melbourne during 1916 and was at first named the 1st Armoured Car Section but was also known as the 1st Armoured Car Battery. Equipped with three armoured cars built at the Vulcan Engineering Works in South Melbourne, a 50 hp (37 kW) Daimler, a 60 hp (45 kW) Mercedes and a 50 hp (37 kW) Minerva.[1] All were armoured and the Daimler and Mercedes were armed with Colt machine guns. The unit fought against the Senussi in the Sudan and Western Desert. The 1st Armoured Car Section became the 1st Light Car Patrol on 3 December . As their original 3 vehicles became worn out from hard use in the Western Desert and were irreparable due to shortages of spare parts, the unit was reequipped with six Ford light cars.[2] Extra drivers and motorcycles were provided. The cars were given names: Anzac, Billzac, Osatal, Silent Sue, Imshi and Bung.[2] These were traded in for six new Fords on 11 December 1917. In May 1917 the unit was redeployed to Palestine by rail, and served throughout the campaign there.[2]
References
- ^ ""CAMERODDITIES" FROM READERS". The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 25 January 1941. p. 7 Supplement: The Argus Week-end Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ a b c Mallett, Ross. "Armoured Cars". http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
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