The attack of the Otago Mounted Rifles at Messines, 7 June 1917, painted by Captain Matt Gauldie, official New Zealand Army Artist, in 2010.
Gauldie’s dramatic painting shows a charge by a squadron of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment during the Battle of Messines in June 1917. These horsemen advanced nearly a kilometre ahead of the infantry on Messines Ridge, capturing several German prisoners and two field guns. Casualties for troopers and horses were similar: seven or eight killed and more than 30 wounded.
This painting is currently on display at the Toitū Otago Settlers Musuem in Dunedin.
This image is copyright and may not be downloaded, copied or reproduced in any form without the written permission in advance of the Estate of Dr Don Mackay.
