2/2nd Commando Squadron (Australia)

The 2/2nd Commando Squadron
An Australian commando in the mountains of Timor on 12 December 1942.
Active1941–1946
Country Australia
BranchAustralian Army
TypeCommando
Size17 officers, 256 other ranks
Part ofSparrow Force
Double diamondsRed
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Spence
Major Bernard Callinan
Major Geoffrey Laidlaw
Insignia
Unit colour patch

The 2/2nd Commando Squadron was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army for service during World War II. It was initially designated No. 2 Independent Commando Company, and served in Timor, New Guinea and New Britain during World War II, taking part in the Battle of Timor in June 1942 as part of Sparrow Force. Following the capture of the island, the company was withdrawn in December 1942 and returned to Australia, later taking part in operations in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and then on New Britain in 1945.