29th Brigade (Australia)
29th Brigade | |
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Active | 1941–194? |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | ~3,500 personnel |
Part of |
5th Division (1941–1944) 3rd Division (1944–1945) |
Engagements |
The 29th Brigade was an infantry brigade of the Australian Army. Raised on 20 December 1941[1] during World War II as part of the Militia. Initially tasked with defending Townsville against possible invasion from the Japanese. In March 1942,[2] the brigade's three infantry battalions—the 15th, 42nd and 47th Battalions—began concentrating in Townsville where they formed part of the 5th Division.[3]
In January 1943 the brigade was deployed to New Guinea,[4] with the 42nd Battalion deployed to Milne Bay to relieve the 7th Brigade's, 61st Battalion.[citation needed] Later, in early 1944, the 15th Brigade assisted the 7th Division's operations around Lae, conducting patrols in the area until August 1944[4] when they were withdrawn to Australia for rest and re-organisation. The brigade was then subsequently assigned to the 3rd Division and took part in the Bougainville campaign.[4]
Assigned units
The 29th Brigade typically consisted of:
- Brigade Headquarters;
- 15th Battalion;
- 42nd Battalion;
- 47th Battalion;[5]
- 11 Field Company RAE
- 7 Field Ambulance AAMC
- Supporting artillery, and other units.
Commanding officers
The following officers served as commanding officer of the 29th Brigade:
- Brigadier Thomas Louch (1941–1942);
- Brigadier Raymond Monaghan (1942–1945).[6]
References
- ↑ "29 Australian Infantry Brigade". Orders of Battle.com. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ "29th Infantry Brigade". Australia@War. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ Australian Infantry Brigade "29 Australian Infantry Brigade: Superiors". Orders of Battle.com. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "15th Battalion (Oxley Regiment)". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ "29 Australian Infantry Brigade: Subordinates". Orders of Battle.com. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ "29 Australian Infantry Brigade: Appointments". Orders of Battle.com. Retrieved 6 April 2011.