2nd Cavalry Brigade (Australia)
| 2nd Australian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Australia |
| Allegiance | Australian Crown |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Equipment | Horse |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier JLG Johnstone |
The 2nd Australian Cavalry Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in September 1939, and assigned to the 1st Australian Cavalry Division. The brigade did not see any active service and was converted into the 2nd Australian Motor Brigade in March 1942. [1]
Brigade units
All units that served with the brigade during the war.
- 12th Light Horse
- 15th Light Horse
- 16th Light Horse (MG)
- 24th Light Horse
- 1st Light Horse (MG)
- 1st Machine Gun Regiment [2]
See also
References
- ↑ "2 Australian Cavalry". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "2 Australian Cavalry units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
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