Australian 2nd Armoured Division | |
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Active | 1921–1943 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Armoured Corps |
Type | Armoured |
Garrison/HQ | Geelong |
Battle honours | None |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | William Locke |
Insignia | |
Unit colour patch |
The 2nd Armoured Division was an armoured formation of the Australian Army during World War II. Originally raised in 1921 as the 2nd Cavalry Division, based in Victoria and South Australia, the formation had been converted into a motor division in early 1942, before adopting the armoured designation later in the year. A Militia formation, the division undertook garrison duties in Australia and did not see combat before being disbanded in mid-1943.