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19th Battalion (other)
19th Battalion may refer to: *19th Battalion (Australia), a World War I ANZAC battalion *2/19th Battalion (Australia), a World War II Australian infantry battalion *19th Battalion (New Zealand), a World War II infantry battalion * 19th (Central Ontario) Battalion, CEF, a World War I battalion for the Canadian Corps * 19th Battalion (United States Marine Corps), a battalion in the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve *1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, a unit of the Australian Army Reserve See also * 19th Corps (other) * 19th Division (other) * 19th Brigade (other) * 19th Regiment (other) * 19th Group (other) 19th Group may refer to: * 19th Air Refueling Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 19th Special Forces Group The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (19th SFG) (A) is one of two National Guard groups of the United States Army Special ... * 19th Squadron (other) {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Battalion (Australia)
The 19th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Although the unit's numerical designation was bestowed upon it during World War I, the unit can trace its origins back to 1860 when a Volunteer Rifle corps was raised in South Sydney. During World War I, the 19th Battalion was raised as a unit of the First Australian Imperial Force, Australian Imperial Force, attached to the 5th Brigade (Australia), 5th Brigade, of the Australian 2nd Division, 2nd Division. The unit was formed in 1915 and was first sent to Gallipoli campaign, Gallipoli where it fought against the Turks, before being withdrawn from the peninsula and being sent to France in early 1916, where it served in the trenches along the Western Front (World War I), Western Front. Over the next two years the battalion fought in many major battles and won numerous battle honours. In April 1918, it took part in defending against the German Spring Offensive, before the Allies launched their own last-ditch effor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2/19th Battalion (Australia)
The 2/19th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which was raised for service during the Second World War as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force. After being formed in mid-1940, the battalion was allocated to the 22nd Brigade, which was part of the 8th Division. After completing training in Australia, in early 1941 the 2/19th deployed to Malaya, as part of the Australian force despatched to help bolster the British garrison there as tensions with Japan heightened. Following the commencement of hostilities against Japan, the 2/19th fought several actions in Johore, before withdrawing across the Causeway to Singapore. There, the battalion was involved in the Battle of Singapore in early February 1942, during which it suffered heavy casualties before being captured following the capitulation of the British garrison. The battalion's personnel subsequently spent the next three-and-a-half years as prisoners of war, before being released at the end of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Battalion (New Zealand)
The 19th Battalion was a formation of the New Zealand Military Forces which served, initially as an infantry battalion and then as an armoured regiment, during the Second World War as part of the 2nd New Zealand Division. The 19th Battalion was formed in New Zealand in 1939 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Varnham. After a period of training it embarked for the Middle East and then onto Greece in 1941 as part of the 2nd New Zealand Division. It participated in the Battles of Greece and later in Crete. Evacuated from Crete, it then fought in the North African Campaign and suffered heavy losses during Operation ''Crusader''. Brought back up to strength, the battalion participated in the breakout of the 2nd New Zealand Division from Minqar Qaim in June 1942, where it had been encircled by the 21st Panzer Division. The following month, the battalion suffered heavy casualties during the First Battle of El Alamein. In October 1942, the battalion was converted to an ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th (Central Ontario) Battalion, CEF
The 19th Battalion (Central Ontario), CEF was an infantry battalion of the First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force. History The battalion was originally raised at Exhibition Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 6 November 1914. As part of the 4th Canadian Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division, the 19th went from its station in Toronto to West Sandling Camp, Shorncliffe, England, 23 May 1915 and then to France on 14 September 1915 where it served from 1915 to 1919. 1916 World War Service Battle of Thiepval The 19th moved out at 6:45 p.m. on 25 September 1916, following the 20th, 18th, and 21st Canadian battalions on the Albert-Bapaume road toward Courcelette. They were instructed to be at the ready for any movement as they staged themselves at the road with G.F. Morrison commanding. On the 26th, the 19th was instructed to move to Sausage Valley and be ready, and they arrived on the 27th. On the 28th, the 19th was instructed to push forward towards Le Sars where the ene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Battalion (United States Marine Corps)
19th Battalion was a battalion in the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve based in Augusta, Georgia. Subordinate units * Headquarters Company * Company A * Company B * Company C History The battalion was formed in December 1936 and was mobilized 7 November 1940 for service in anticipation of World War II. Upon mobilization, the Marines were sent to various assignments throughout the Marine Corps as was customary for the time. The battalion was subsequently disbanded after mobilization.Smith, Perry M. ''A Hero Among Heroes: Jimmie Dyess and the 4th Marine Division'' (Quantico, Virginia: Marine Corps Association The Marine Corps Association (often abbreviated MCA) is the professional organization for members of the United States Marine Corps and friends of the Corps. It is known for its publications ''Leatherneck Magazine'' and ''Marine Corps Gazette''. A ..., 1998), p. 90. Notable former members * Aquilla James Dyess Notes External links {{US Marine Corps navbox Augusta, Georgia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment
The 1st/19th Battalion, The Royal New South Wales Regiment (1/19 RNSWR), is an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. It is one of four battalions of the Royal New South Wales Regiment and is currently a Reserve unit attached to the 5th Brigade, 2nd Division. In its present form 1/19 RNSWR was raised in 1971 with the amalgamation of the 1st Battalion and the 19th Battalion. These two units were previously linked between 1930 and 1939, although they can trace their lineage back to 1854 with the formation of a number of Volunteer Rifles units as part of the New South Wales colonial defence force. The battalion's headquarters is located in Romani Barracks, Orange, with four rifle companies spread across Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Dubbo, and Canberra. History The 1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment was formed in 1971 as part of the Citizens Military Force (later known as the Australian Army Reserve) with the amalgamation of the 1st and 19th Battalions. The battal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Corps (other)
19 Corps, 19th Corps, XIX Corps, or XIX Army Corps may refer to: * 19th Army Corps (France) * 19th Army Corps (Russian Empire) * XIX (2nd Royal Saxon) Corps, a unit of the Imperial German Army prior to and during World War I * XIX Corps (Ottoman Empire) * XIX Corps (United Kingdom) * XIX Corps (United States) * XIX Corps (Union Army) * XIX Army Corps of the Wehrmacht See also * 19th Division (other) * 19th Brigade (other) * 19th Regiment (other) * 19th Group (other) 19th Group may refer to: * 19th Air Refueling Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 19th Special Forces Group The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (19th SFG) (A) is one of two National Guard groups of the United States Army Special ... * 19th Battalion (other) * 19th Squadron (other) {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Division (other)
19th Division or 19th Infantry Division may refer to: Infantry divisions * 19th Division (German Empire) * 19th Infantry Division (Bangladesh) * 19th Ersatz Division (German Empire) * 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian) * 19th Infantry Division (India) * 19th Infantry Division Venezia (Kingdom of Italy) * 19th Division (Imperial Japanese Army) * 19th Division (North Korea) * 19th Infantry Division (Ottoman Empire) * 19th Infantry Division (Poland) * 19th Rifle Division (Soviet Union) * 19th (Western) Division (United Kingdom) * 19th Infantry Division (United States) Motorized infantry divisions * 19th Mechanized Division (Greece) * 19th Motor Rifle Division (Soviet Union) Armoured divisions * 19th Panzer Division (Germany) * 19th Guards Tank Division (Soviet Army) * 19th Armored Division (United States) Aviation divisions * 19th Air Division (United States) See also * 19th Corps (other) * 19th Brigade (other) * 19th Regiment (other) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Brigade (other)
19th Brigade may refer to: Australia * 19th Brigade (Australia) Belarus * 19th Guards Mechanized Brigade (Belarus) Hungary *19th Infantry Brigade (Hungary) United Kingdom * 19th Light Brigade (United Kingdom), an infantry brigade * 19th Mounted Brigade (United Kingdom) * Artillery Brigades ** 19th Brigade Royal Field Artillery ** XIX Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery (T.F.) United States *19th Infantry Brigade (United States) 19th Brigade may refer to: Australia * 19th Brigade (Australia) Belarus * 19th Guards Mechanized Brigade (Belarus) Hungary * 19th Infantry Brigade (Hungary) United Kingdom * 19th Light Brigade (United Kingdom), an infantry brigade * 19th Mo ... See also * 19th Army * 19th Division * 19th Regiment * 19th Battalion * 19th Group * 19 Squadron {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Regiment (other)
19th Regiment or 19th Infantry Regiment may refer to: Infantry regiments * Green Howards (19th Regiment of Foot), a unit of the British Army * Kumaon Regiment (19th Hyderabad Regiment), a unit of the British India and Indian Armies * Norrbottens regemente (19th Regiment, Sweden), one of two Swedish regiments to bear this designation * Västerbottens regemente (19th Regiment, Sweden), one of two Swedish regiments to bear this designation * 19th Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of the United States Army Cavalry regiments * 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse, a unit of the Australian Army * 19th King George's Own Lancers, a unit of the British Indian Army * 19th Alberta Dragoons, a unit of the Canadian Army * 19th Light Dragoons, a unit of the British Army * 19th Royal Hussars, a unit of the British Army * 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars, a unit of the British Army Artillery regiments * 19th Regiment Royal Artillery, a unit of the British Army Aviation regiments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Group (other)
19th Group may refer to: * 19th Air Refueling Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 19th Special Forces Group The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (19th SFG) (A) is one of two National Guard groups of the United States Army Special Forces. 19th Group—as it is sometimes called—is designed to deploy and execute nine doctrinal missions: unconventio ..., a unit of the United States Army See also * 19th Corps (other) * 19th Division (other) * 19th Brigade (other) * 19th Regiment (other) * 19th Battalion (other) * 19th Squadron (other) {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
