![]() ![]() The 65th Battalion was formed from volunteers from 7th Australian Division and the 2/40th Australian Infantry Battalion the 66th drew its men from 9th Division and 1st Australian Corps troops whilst the 67th comprised volunteers from the 3rd, 6th and 11th Divisions. These new battalions inherited the traditions and manpower from the entirety of the existing Australian wartime Army. Known as the ‘Interim Army’, the force was built around the newly created and designated 34th Australian Infantry Brigade, itself comprising the 65th, 66th, and 67th Battalion. When it became known that Australian forces were to assist, preparations commenced to raise a volunteer force. In 1945, with the unconditional surrender of Japan, the necessity arose for the occupation of the country to enforce the terms of surrender. The Defence of Australia Period 1973 - 1999Īllied Regiment - The Queens Royal Hussars
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