46th Battalion (Australia)
The 46th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Originally raised in 1916 for service during the First World War, the battalion served on the Western Front before being disbanded in 1919. It was re-raised as a part-time unit of the Citizens Forces in 1921 and in 1927 adopted the title of the "Brighton Rifles", before becoming part of the Militia in 1929. During the Second World War the 46th served in a garrison role before being amalgamated with the 29th Battalion in August 1942 to form the 29th/46th Battalion.
| 46th Battalion | |
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On 18/19 September 1918, men from the 46th Battalion penetrated the wire defences of the Hindenburg Line near Bellenglise. | |
| Active | 1916–1919 1921–1942 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | ~900–1,000 men |
| Part of | 12th Brigade, 4th Division (1916–19) 4th Brigade (1921–42) |
| Nickname(s) | Brighton Rifles |
| Colours | Yellow over blue |
| Engagements | First World War
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