| 31st/42nd Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2008–Present |
| Country |  Australia |
| Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army Reserve |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 11th Brigade, 2nd Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Lavarack Barracks, Townsville |
| Motto(s) | Pro Aris Et Focis (For Altars and Hearths)[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | LTCOL David Gandy (Since January 2021)[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch |  |
| Abbreviation | 31/42 RQR |
The 31st/42nd Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment (31/42 RQR) is a Reserve infantry battalion of the Australian Army. One of three battalions of the Royal Queensland Regiment, it was formed in early 2008 through the amalgamation of the 31st Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment and the 42nd Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment, 31/42 RQR draws its personnel from various locations in Northern and Central Queensland and currently forms part of the 11th Brigade.
- ^ "31st/42nd Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment". Our people. Australian Army. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "31st/42nd Battalion Newsletter" (PDF). 31bnassn.org. December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2022.