3rd Motor Brigade (Australia)
| 3rd Motor Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1944 |
| Country |
 Australia |
| Allegiance | Australian Crown |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Motor |
| Size | Brigade |
The 3rd Motor Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army during World War II. The brigade was converted in March 1942, from the 1st Cavalry Brigade. The brigade was assigned to the 2nd Australian Motor Division in September 1942, it then was assigned to the III Corps between October 1942 and January 1943. Between January and September 1943 it was attached to the 1st Armoured Division and from September 1943, to April 1944, it was attached to the 2nd Division. It returned to III Corps command from April 1944 until it was disbanded in August 1944. [1]
Brigade units
All units that served with the brigade during the war.
- 4th Motor Regiment
- 26th Motor Regiment
- 101st Motor Regiment
- 25th Cavalry Regiment [2]
See also
References
- ↑ "3 Australian Motor Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "3 Motor Brigade units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
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