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Aerodrome
2-3-16.
From.
Major. H.V. Vernon, 1st R.R. of L.H. (prov'l)
To.
the Camp Commandant. A.I.F. Hdqrs.
With permission obtained from Brig. Genl C.F. Cox C.B. 1st A.L.H. Bde, I beg to be considered in the new formations.
My services are:-
Major. C.M.F. August 24th 1914.
Appointed 2nd in command 1st L.H. A.I.F. Aug. 27. 1914
Appointed to command 1st L.H. May 6th 1915 to take the Regt to Gallipoli: remained in charge till July 29th when taken away through fever: recurrence in Egypt and sent to England where I was given 6 weeks leave.
On return was naturally supernumary & was given no duty pending new formation.
Jan. 12th 1916 Brig-Gen. C.B. Cox recommended me for command of all the details of the Bde, & of the proposed reserve Regt.
Jan. 14th 1916: Bde moved out: since then the camp has been conducted on the provisional Regimental Establishment, not as a Detail Camp, more as a training depot in all branches possible with the large numbers in the camp: average daily state 1800, maximum 2250.
My request for your consideration is in your hands but were I allowed to state my preference, I would ask for command of any Light Horse Regt on Reserve or otherwise, that can be equipped & trained as a Regt, separate from details, even if in command of Bde. details as well: so that should a Regt be called on for service, I move out trained & complete, & hand over Bde details to another.
H.V. Vernon Major.
C.O. Reserve Regt. of L.H. (Prov'l)