3rd Cavalry Brigade (Australia)
| 3rd Australian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Australia |
| Allegiance | Australian Crown |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Equipment | Horse |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Brigadier FH Christison Colonel GS Telfer Brigadier KA McKenzie |
The 3rd 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 2nd Australian Cavalry Division. The brigade did not see any active service and was converted into the 3rd Australian Motor Brigade in March 1942. [1]
Brigade units
All units that served with the brigade during the war.
- 4th Light Horse
- 8th Light Horse
- 4th/19th Light Horse
- 17th Light Horse (Machine Gun)
- 20th Light Horse
- 13th Light Horse
- 26th Light Horse (Machine Gun)
- 8th Reconnaissance Regiment
- 1st Armoured Regiment [2]
See also
References
- ↑ "3 Australian Cavalry". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "3 Australian Cavalry units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
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