2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion
From Our Contribution
Heraklion, Crete, site of former 2/4th Battalion positions. AWM Photo 130949 | |
17 Nov 1944 Aitape, New Guinea. A Company 2/4th Battalion cross the Nigia River. AWM photo 083419 | |
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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