Australian 1st Division (original) (raw)
| 1st Division | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ?? |
| Formed | August 1914 |
| Demobilised | ?? |
The Australian 1st Division was formed to fight in World War I as part of the 1st AIF in August 1914. It made the first landings at Anzac Cove as part of the Battle of Gallipoli. In 1916 the division was sent to France where it served on the Western Front for the remainder of the war.
Formation
; 1st Brigade (New South Wales) :
- 1st Battalion
- 2nd Battalion
- 3rd Battalion
- 4th Battalion
; 2nd Brigade (Victoria) :
- 5th Battalion
- 6th Battalion
- 7th Battalion
- 8th Battalion
; 3rd Brigade :
- 9th Battalion (Queensland)
- 10th Battalion (South Australia)
- 11th Battalion (Western Australia)
- 12th Battalion (SA, WA, Tasmania)
Battles
Gallipoli
Landing at Anzac, Second Battle of Krithia, Battle of Lone Pine.
France
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