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2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion

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Brief History

One hundred and forty one mem died while they were a member of this Battalion.

Battle Honours

  • Crete
  • Greece 1941
  • Liberation of Australian New Guinea
  • Middle East 1941-1944
  • North Africa
  • South-West Pacific 1942-1945

Individual Honours

  • 1 x Victoria Cross
  • 1 x Distinguish Service Order
  • 2 x Member of the Order of the British Empire
  • 9 x Military Cross
  • 6 x Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • 11 x Military Medal
  • 53 x Mentioned in Despatches

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