2/11th Commando Squadron (Australia)
The 2/11th Commando Squadron was a commando unit raised by the Australian Army for service in World War II. Raised in 1944, the unit saw action late in the war against the Japanese during the Borneo campaign in 1945. As a part of this campaign the squadron undertook landings on Labuan Island and at Brunei Bay. Following the end of the war, the squadron returned to Australia and was disbanded in early 1946.
| 2/11th Commando Squadron | |
|---|---|
The 2/11th Commando Squadron marches past the Duke of Gloucester at Ravenshoe, Queensland, 14 February 1945 | |
| Active | 1944–1946 |
| Disbanded | January 1946 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Commando unit |
| Role | Reconnaissance and long range patrols |
| Size | 17 officers and 256 other ranks |
| Part of | 2/9th Cavalry Commando Regiment, attached to 9th Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major James Clements |
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| Unit colour patch | |
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