2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion (Australia)
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2-3rd-machine-gun-battalion-australia-301-17680016
title:
2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion (Australia)
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The 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion was formed in June 1940 as part of the 7th Division and served in Egypt, Syria, the Netherlands East Indies and New Guinea during World War II. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Blackburn when it was raised, the battalion was primarily a South Australian unit, although it had sub-units formed in Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia. After completing training in Australia, in April 1941 the battalion embarked for the Middle East. In June/July 1941
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Former battalion of the Australian Army
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2/3rd_Machine_Gun_Battalion_(Australia)
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2022-01-31T18:23:08Z
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