The result was the establishment of the 8th Indi Light Horse Troop, which now travels around Victoria with the aim of keeping history alive.
On October 17 and 18, members will be visiting the Benalla Show - one of many engagements they have in the coming months.
Troop member Shane Walch said they love meeting members of the community.
“Most of this troop were serving members of the ADF from about the mid-1970s-1992,” he said.
“We we're all active serving soldiers in the Australian Armoured Corps.
“Even though we were Armoured Corps soldiers, drivers and crew commanders, we wanted to re-raise the Light Horse Troop for ceremonial parades.
“We've done things like Anzac Day and Remembrance Day,” he said.
“We've escorted the Governor-General.
“And every year we have a regimental get-together commemorating the Charge of the Nek, at Gallipoli.”
One of their most memorable outings was in 1985, when they escorted Prince Charles and Lady Diana at Puckapunyal.
Mr Walch said the troop had members from across regional Victoria, from Seymour, to Cobram and everywhere in between.
“We are the last guys in the unit that are still going,” he said
“We’ve got about 16 members who have served, and about six or seven civilian riders that ride with us.
“We're open to new members joining.
“It’s always nice to meet the community, as we’ll get people coming along who’ll tell us their dad or grandfather served at Gallipoli.
“So we offer a bit of nostalgia for the family members.”
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