3rd Division (Australia)
The 3rd Division was an infantry division of the Australian Army. Existing during various periods between 1916 and 1991, it is considered the "longest serving Australian Army division". It was first formed during World War I, as an infantry division of the Australian Imperial Force and saw service on the Western Front in France and Belgium. During this time it fought major battles at Messines, Broodseinde Ridge, Passchendaele, Amiens, and the St Quentin Canal.
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3rd Division (Australia)
The 3rd Division was an infantry division of the Australian Army. Existing during various periods between 1916 and 1991, it is considered the "longest serving Australian Army division". It was first formed during World War I, as an infantry division of the Australian Imperial Force and saw service on the Western Front in France and Belgium. During this time it fought major battles at Messines, Broodseinde Ridge, Passchendaele, Amiens, and the St Quentin Canal.
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The 3rd Division was an infant ...... divisional-level to brigades.
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~13,000 to 18,000 personnel
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World War I
* Western Front
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* Bougainville campaign.
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Australia
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c. 1918
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c. 1921
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c. 1945
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c. 1948
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Order of Battle, 3rd Division
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~13,000 to 18,000 personnel
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* 4th Brigade
** 5th Battalion ...... nal AAOC
* 3rd Divisional AEME
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* 4th Infantry Brigade
** 14th ...... 3rd Mobile Veterinary Section
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* 7th Infantry Brigade
** 9th ...... ulance
** 19th Field Ambulance
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* 9th Brigade
** 33rd Battali ...... * 3rd Division Field Ambulance
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The 3rd Division was an infant ...... ens, and the St Quentin Canal.
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3rd Division (Australia)
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