21st Battalion (New Zealand)

21st Battalion
Active1939–45
Country New Zealand
BranchNew Zealand Military Forces
TypeInfantry
Size~700–900 personnel
Part of5th Brigade, 2nd New Zealand Division
EngagementsSecond World War
Battle of Greece
Battle of Crete
North African Campaign
Italian Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Neil Macky
John Allen

The 21st Battalion was an infantry battalion of the New Zealand Military Forces that served during the Second World War. Formed in January 1940, it was part of the 5th Brigade, 2nd New Zealand Division of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The battalion saw action in Greece, Crete, North Africa and Italy before it was disbanded in December 1945.