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2/1st Tank Attack Regiment Royal Australian Artillery

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Also known as the 2/1st Anti-Tank Regiment, this Royal Australian Artillery regiment was assigned to the 6th Division, the first division of the newly-formed Second Australian Imperial Force (AIF).  The regiment initially served in the UK, then in the Middle East, North Africa and the Greek campaign. After returning to Australia in 1942 to join the Pacific campaign, the 2/1st fought in New Guinea.

Inscription

'TO THOSE WHO SERVED'

Conflicts

World War II

Location

World War II Gallery

Memorial type

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Contributions

QLD War Memorial Register

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