After World War I
In 1921, the 4th Division name was revived and was assigned to an Australian Citizens Military Forces (reserve) unit based in Melbourne, which served in Australia during World War II
After the outbreak of war with Japan, the division became part of III Corps, which was responsible for the defence of Western Australia. The division garrisoned WA until it was inactivated in November 1944.
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