32nd Brigade (Australia)
Encyclopedia
The 32nd Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army
during World War II
. The brigade was formed in February 1942, as part of the Newcastle
Covering Force
and then the 10th Division of the militia
. The Brigade was disbanded upon the disbandment of the 10th Division on 27 August 1942.
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The brigade was formed in February 1942, as part of the Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales
The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas...
Covering Force
Newcastle Covering Force
The Newcastle Covering Force was a militia force responsible for protecting Newcastle, Australia and approaches during World War II which was formed on 8 April 1941. The unit was responsible for defending the important port and air bases in and around the town, part of Fortress Newcastle, against...
and then the 10th Division of the militia
Australian Army Reserve
The Australian Army Reserve is a collective name given to the reserve units of the Australian Army. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and, unofficially, the...
. The Brigade was disbanded upon the disbandment of the 10th Division on 27 August 1942.
Units
- 8th Garrison Battalion
- 33rd Battalion33rd Battalion (Australia)The 33rd Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Raised for service during World War I as part of the 1st Australian Imperial Force, the battalion was formed in January 1916 as part of the 9th Brigade of the Australian 3rd Division during an expansion of the AIF...
- 4th Battalion (15 April–1 June 1942)