An amount of $250,000 has been provided by the Federal Government for the statue’s installation in Guildford’s Stirling Square, which is the place where training and formation of the regiment first took place.
Veterans’ Affair Minister, Darren Chester said the iconic military force’s memorial statue will mark is foundation, adding:
“The legend of the 10th Light Horse was born in Guildford and forged at Gallipoli and in significant Great War battles and we are proud to honour these ANZAC heroes. They fought in the infamous Battle of the Nek and the Battle of Hill 60 and at Beersheba, before playing a significant role in the capture of Damascus.”
The regiment’s history dates back to October 1914 and Chairman of the Guildford Light Horse Statue Committee, Cr Charlie Zannino was excited about the statue saying it will mean a great deal to many people both state-wide and nationally.
The statue will be undertaken by Charles Robb, a leading portrait artist sculptor from Queensland. His previous works including that of great Australian civic and military leader General Sir John Monash. Graphic design can be useful when planning statues and other monuments.
Zannino said it will be all systems go now for the design to be finalised and work to commence on the statue which is expected to be finished by 2020.