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| 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 August 1973 – 1 February 1995 |
| Country | Australia |
| Garrison/HQ | Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Australia |
| Nickname(s) | The Premier Battalion |
| Motto(s) | Duty First |
| Colors | Black and scarlet |
| Anniversaries | 15 August (amalgamated) 1 February (de-linking) |
The 2nd/4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (2/4 RAR) was an Australian Army infantry battalion. 2/4 RAR was formed on 15 August 1973 by linking 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. 2/4 RAR was unlinked to re-form 2 RAR and 4 RAR on 1 February 1995. Throughout its existence 2/4 RAR was based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville and formed part of the 3rd Brigade.
Elements of 2/4 RAR served in Malaysia as Rifle Company Butterworth from 1975 until 1989, Cambodia in 1993 and Rwanda in 1994. In addition, 53 personnel were attached to 1 RAR during Operation Solace which saw a battalion group based around 1 RAR deploy to Somalia in 1993.