21st Battalion (New Zealand)

21st Battalion
Active	1939–45
Country	New Zealand
Branch	New Zealand Military Forces
Type	Infantry
Size	~700–900 personnel
Part of	5th Brigade, 2nd New Zealand Division
Engagements	Second World War Battle of Greece Battle of Crete North African Campaign Operation Crusader First Battle of El Alamein Italian Campaign Battle of Monte Cassino
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.