2:6th

The 2/6th Battalion was an Australian infantry unit raised as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force during World War II. Formed in October 1939, it was assigned to the 17th Brigade, 6th Australian Division. The battalion saw action in the Middle East, participating in the North African campaign, including the battles of Bardia and Tobruk, and later fought in the Greek and Syrian campaigns. After returning to Australia, the 2/6th served in the Pacific theater, engaging in operations in New Guinea and the Aitape–Wewak campaign before being disbanded in 1946.