3rd Division (Australia)
| 3rd Division | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ?? |
| Formed | March 1916 |
| Demobilised | ?? |
The Australian 3rd Division was a World War I infantry division formed in Australia in March 1916 and which began to arrive in England in July at which time General John Monash was appointed as the commander. The division underwent training on Salisbury Plain before moving to France at the end of 1916.
Unit History
Formation
- 9th Brigade (New South Wales)
- 33rd Battalion
- 34th Battalion
- 35th Battalion
- 36th Battalion
- 10th Brigade (Victoria)
- 37th Battalion
- 38th Battalion
- 39th Battalion
- 40th Battalion (Tasmania)
- 11th Brigade
- 41st Battalion (Queensland)
- 42nd Battalion (Queensland)
- 43rd Battalion (South Australia)
- 44th Battalion (Western Australia)