34th Brigade (Australia)
The Australian 34th Brigade was an Australian Army brigade. The brigade was formed in late 1945 following the end of World War II as part of the Australian contribution to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan. In late 1948 it was renamed the 1st Brigade.
34th Brigade (Australia) | |
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Troops from the 34th Brigade march through Saijo in 1946 | |
Active | 1945–48 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | ~4,700 men |
Part of | BCOF |
Insignia | |
Unit colour patch |
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