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2nd ANZAC Cyclist Battalion

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9th Reinforcements, 2nd ANZAC (Corps) Cyclist Battalion waiting to embark on the troopship RMS Omrah
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Shoulder patch


Brief History

Formed on 22 Jul 1918 in the Commune of Blasingham, from 1st NZ Cyclist Company and 5th Australian Cyclist Company.



While the AWM site lists one death for this unit, Wikipedia claim 59 deaths.

Individual Honours

  • 2 x Military Medal
  • 1 x Mentioned in Despatches

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