14th Battalion (Australia)
The 14th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Originally raised in 1914 as part of the Australian Imperial Force for service in World War I, the battalion served at Gallipoli initially before being sent to France where it served in the trenches along the Western Front until the end of the war, when it was disbanded. It was raised again in 1921 as a part-time unit of the Citizen Forces based in Victoria. Later, during World War II the battalion was called up for defensive duties to guard against possible Japanese invasion, but in late 1942 it was merged with the 32nd Battalion to become the 14th/32nd Battalion.
| 14th Battalion | |
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14th Battalion soldiers occupy dug outs at Gallipoli | |
| Active | 1914–1919 1921–1942 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | ~900–1,000 men |
| Part of | 4th Brigade, New Zealand and Australian Division, 4th Brigade, 4th Division 4th Brigade, 3rd Division |
| Nickname(s) | Prahran Regiment Jacka's Mob |
| Colours | Yellow over blue |
| Engagements | World War I
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| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch | |
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