37th/52nd Battalion (Australia)
The 37th/52nd Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Formed in 1930 from two previously existing Militia battalions, the battalion remained on the Australian order of battle until 1937. During World War II it was revived in 1942 and subsequently saw active service with the 4th Brigade against the Japanese in the Huon Peninsula and New Britain campaigns. It was disbanded after the war in 1946.
| 37th/52nd Battalion | |
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A machine-gun crew from the 37th/52nd Battalion in New Guinea, 1944 | |
| Active | 1930–37 1942–46 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | ~800–900 all ranks |
| Part of | 4th Brigade, 5th Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Henty, Victoria |
| Nickname(s) | Henty Regiment |
| Colours | Black over red |
| Engagements | World War II
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| Unit colour patch | |
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