4th Cavalry Brigade (Australia)
| 4th Australian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939–1942 |
| Country |
 Australia |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st Australian Cavalry Division |
| Equipment | Horse |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Brigadier F.B. Hinton Brigadier R.H. Nimmo |
The 4th 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 4th Australian Motor Brigade in March 1942.[1]
Brigade units
All units that served with the brigade during the war:
- 3rd Armoured Regiment
- 1st Light Horse (Machine Gun)
- 6th Light Horse
- 7th Light Horse
- 14th Light Horse (Machine Gun)
- 21st Light Horse
- 6th Motor Regiment [2]
See also
References
- ↑ "4 Australian Cavalry". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "4 Australian Cavalry units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
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