2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion

Heraklion, Crete, site of former 2/4th Battalion positions. AWM Photo 130949

October 1941 Bren Carriers of the 2/4th Battalion on manoeuvres near Ras Baalbek, Syria AWM photo 021259

17 Nov 1944 Aitape, New Guinea. A Company 2/4th Battalion cross the Nigia River. AWM photo 083419

Brief History

One hundred and forty one mem died while they were a member of this Battalion.

Battalion Personnel

• Edward James (Jim) Lawrence

Battle Honours

• Crete
• Greece 1941
• Liberation of Australian New Guinea
• Middle East 1941-1944
• North Africa
• South-West Pacific 1942-1945

Individual Honours

• 1 x Victoria Cross
• 1 x Distinguish Service Order
• 2 x Member of the Order of the British Empire
• 9 x Military Cross
• 6 x Distinguished Conduct Medal
• 11 x Military Medal
• 53 x Mentioned in Despatches