24th Battalion (New Zealand)
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The 24th Auckland Battalion was an infantry battalion of the New Zealand Army during the Second World War. The 24th Battalion was formed on 1 February 1940 and embarked for Egypt on 28 October 1940. It was part of the 6th Infantry Brigade, part of the 2nd New Zealand Division. The battalion fought in Greece, North Africa and Italy. After the conclusion of hostilities, the battalion was disbanded in December 1945.
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24th Battalion | |
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Active | 1940–45 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
Type | Infantry |
Size | ~800 personnel[1] |
Part of | 6th Infantry Brigade |
Engagements | Second World War |
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