South Coast man Rupert McCarthy won Richon Plate horse race in Palestine during World War I

Robert Crawford
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:21pm, first published November 18 2020 - 8:30am
HISTORY: Trevor McGuire proudly shows off a photo of his great uncle, Sergeant Rupert Clyde McCarthy (number 875) who won a prestigious horse race in the Middle East during World War I.
HISTORY: Trevor McGuire proudly shows off a photo of his great uncle, Sergeant Rupert Clyde McCarthy (number 875) who won a prestigious horse race in the Middle East during World War I.

Did you know a farmer who signed up for World War I in Milton, took part in both the Gallipoli and Palestine campaigns, also won a prestigious horse race in the Middle East?

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Senior Journalist

Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Get the latest Batemans Bay news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.