World War 1, Europe, 51 Battalion, 1919

1919
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Battalion soccer team

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cwa-org-32-P1997.301.4f
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The 51st Battalion was raised in Egypt in the first week of March 1916, as part of the "doubling" of the AIF. Approximately half of its recruits were Gallipoli veterans from the 11th Battalion, and the other half, fresh reinforcements from Australia. Reflecting the composition of the 11th, the 51st was predominantly composed of men from Western Australia. The battalion became part of the 13th Brigade of the newly-formed 4th Australian Division.

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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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