45th Australian Division

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1940-1945
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Royal_Australian_Infantry_Corps
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Battle_of_Tarakan
gptkb:Battle_of_Buna-Gona
gptkb:Battle_of_Milne_Bay
gptkbp:country gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1946
gptkbp:engagement gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:formation_date gptkb:1940
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Brisbane
gptkbp:historical_significance involved in post-war occupation duties
engaged in jungle warfare
participated in amphibious assaults
contributed to Allied victories in the Pacific
provided support for Australian and Allied forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 45th Australian Division
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:45th_Division_badge
gptkbp:legacy recognized for bravery and service
commemorated in military history
established traditions for Australian divisions
influenced future Australian military structure
inspired subsequent generations of soldiers
gptkbp:motto Courage and Sacrifice
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_45th
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_the_Somme
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Major_General_John_W._O'_Daniel
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkbp:recruitment volunteer basis
gptkbp:size approximately 15,000 personnel
gptkbp:successor gptkb:9th_Brigade
gptkbp:supports transport units
medical units
engineer units
artillery regiments
signals units
gptkbp:theater Pacific Theater
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Queensland
gptkbp:type gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Australian_Corps
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5