13th Brigade (Australia)
The 13th Brigade is an Army Reserve formation of the Australian Army. Originally formed in 1912 as a Militia formation in Victoria, the brigade was re-raised as a First Australian Imperial Force unit during World War I and fought on the Western Front. In the interwar years, the brigade was re-raised as a part-time formation based in Western Australia and later fought in the New Britain Campaign during World War II.
| 13th Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1912–1919 1939–1946 1948–1960 1988–present |
| Country | Australia |
| Allegiance | HM King Charles III |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Reserve |
| Size | 100 (active) 1,350 (reserve) 30 (civilian) |
| Garrison/HQ | Perth, Western Australia |
| Engagements | First World War
Second World War
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier Thomas Glasgow (1916–18) Brigadier Sydney Herring (1918–19) |
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It is currently headquartered at Perth in Western Australia and has units located across the state in locations such as Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Katanning, Joondalup and Rockingham. The current brigade was formed in 1988 and is tasked with the protection of Western Australia. It forms part of the 2nd Division of the Australian Army.