| Australian Machine Gun Corps | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Machine gunners from the 24th Company, 4th Machine Gun Battalion, September 1918. | |
| Active | 1916–19 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australia |
| Role | Direct and indirect fire support |
| Size | 15 companies (1916) 5 battalions (1918) 4 light horse squadrons (1916–18) |
| Engagements | World War I |
The Australian Machine Gun Corps was a corps of the Australian Army which was formed for service during World War I. It was established in early 1916 as part of a reorganisation of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in Egypt as preparations were made to transfer the bulk of the AIF's infantry divisions to Europe to participate in the Western Front fighting. Initially, the corps was established into company or squadron sized elements, with a total of 20 companies being raised for service in Europe and four squadrons for service with the Australian Light Horse in the Middle East. In early 1918, the companies deployed to the Western Front were reorganised into five battalions, which were each assigned to an infantry division for defensive and offensive duties. These units were disbanded in mid-1919 following the end of hostilities.