6th Division (Australia) - Structure

Structure

The 6th Division's structure changed considerably during its existence with units being detached or attached to meet operational needs. This was particularly so during early 1942 and late 1943. Below is a divisional order of battle that is indicative of its generic make up. In addition to those listed, during 1942–43, the 14th, 21st, 25th and 30th Brigades were also attached, albeit temporarily for varying periods.

  • Infantry units (and state of origin)
    • 16th Australian Infantry Brigade, New South Wales
      • 2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion
      • 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion
      • 2/3rd Australian Infantry Battalion
      • 2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion (to 19th Brigade in 1940)
    • 17th Australian Infantry Brigade, Victoria
      • 2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion
      • 2/6th Australian Infantry Battalion
      • 2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion
      • 2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion (to 19th Brigade in 1940)
    • 18th Australian Infantry Brigade (to 7th Division in 1940)
    • 19th Australian Infantry Brigade (formed from other 6th Division brigades, 1940)
      • 2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion, New South Wales
      • 2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion, Victoria
      • 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion, Western Australia
  • Armoured regiments
    • 6th Australian Divisional Cavalry (later became 2/6th Cavalry Commando Regiment)
  • Artillery regiments
    • 2/1st Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), New South Wales
    • 2/2nd Field Regiment, (RAA), Victoria
    • 2/3rd Field Regiment, (RAA), New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia
    • 2/5th Field Regiment, (RAA), Queensland and Tasmania. (Became 2/1st Anti-Tank Regiment, 1940).
  • Engineer companies
    • 2/1st Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), New South Wales.
    • 2/2nd Field Company, (RAE), Victoria
    • 2/3rd Field Company, (RAE), South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
    • 2/8th Field Company (RAE), Victoria
    • 2/1st Field Park Company, (RAE), Queensland.
  • Other units
    • 2/1st Australian Machine-Gun Regiment
    • 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion
    • 2/1st Field Ambulance
    • 2/2nd Field Ambulance
    • 2/7th Field Ambulance
    • 6th Division Signals
    • 6th Division Australian Army Service Corps
    • Light Aid Detachments
    • 2/1st Army Field Workshops
    • 6th Division Provost Company
    • 6th Division Postal Unit
    • 6th Division Salvage Unit
    • 6th Division Field Cash Office

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