The 10th Light Horse lives on

St Matthew's Church in Guildford is the only Garrison Church in Australia. Guildford was also the staging post for the 10th Light Horse Battalion during World War 1. Needless to say, the legendary Light Horse Regiment features prominently in all ANZAC day commemorations

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